Is Capella University worth it?
Capella University is a private for-profit, four-year institution in Minneapolis, Minnesota (large city). It awarded 19,175 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in registered nursing, applied behavior analysis and psychology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$79,233
Median earnings 4 years after
$84,333
Median earnings 10 years after
$42,189
Average net price
$17,956
Completion rate
20%
Completions (2024)
19,175
Years to pay back
under 1 year
Students (undergrad)
18,364
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $85,426 | $97,211 | 1,820 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's | $52,074 | $66,014 | 1,442 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | First professional | $47,168 | $57,744 | 964 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $80,504 | $96,768 | 804 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $68,701 | $87,997 | 602 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Master's | $83,480 | $93,044 | 586 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $106,264 | $117,823 | 553 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | $93,267 | $94,795 | 377 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Master's | $63,749 | $81,093 | 329 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | First professional | $51,446 | $60,258 | 314 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $39,764 | $51,571 | 292 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Graduate certificate | $49,288 | $56,817 | 252 |
| Education, Other | Doctoral | $89,907 | $91,214 | 237 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Doctoral | $125,356 | $134,483 | 219 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's | $51,715 | $59,050 | 196 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 7,779 |
| Applied Behavior Analysis | Master's | 1,038 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 807 |
| Nursing Administration | Master's | 779 |
| Nursing Education | Master's | 739 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | Master's | 666 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 502 |
| Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | Master's | 480 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 477 |
| Clinical/Medical Social Work | Master's | 393 |
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Sources: federal figures for Capella University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Minnesota. Counts under 10 are not published.
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