Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (D) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 33%
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Capella University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
Typical debt at graduation equals about 35% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 31st percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MN wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Capella University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
| Major | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | vs. national | Rank (pay) | Rank (wage-adj.) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $86,085 | $109,194 | +28% | #9 of 99 | #14 | $31,613 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $74,674 | $99,561 | +8% | #121 of 459 | #176 | $25,777 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $85,426 | $97,211 | +9% | #166 of 966 | #316 | $11,206 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $68,701 | $87,997 | +29% | #64 of 1176 | #92 | $21,043 |
| Marketing | $55,495 | $80,588 | +16% | #71 of 516 | #106 | $37,999 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | $79,090 | $80,076 | +3% | #3 of 9 | #4 | $27,411 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | — | $78,941 | -5% | #209 of 452 | #276 | — |
| Homeland Security | — | $76,446 | +9% | #8 of 33 | #12 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $62,091 | $76,334 | +30% | #34 of 275 | #45 | $27,657 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $64,834 | $76,004 | +12% | #46 of 187 | #63 | $25,063 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $57,201 | $71,589 | -6% | #442 of 796 | #569 | $23,000 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $47,606 | $59,375 | +7% | #164 of 660 | #301 | $25,558 |
| Psychology | $39,764 | $51,571 | +2% | #425 of 1027 | #593 | $25,422 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
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🏆 Where Capella University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
| Category | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,436 | $14,436 |
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- Outcomes (D): Graduation and retention rates
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- Resources (D): Class sizes and selectivity
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- Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology