Computer and Information Sciences at Capella University
Minneapolis, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 82 graduates a year
Capella University graduates in computer and information sciences earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 26% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Capella University Compares for Computer and Information Sciences
All 459 colleges reporting computer and information sciences earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | $241,380 | $245,486 | #1 | $146,204 |
| 2 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $216,722 | $197,203 | #2 | $136,099 |
| 3 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $196,467 | $172,423 | #6 | $109,514 |
| 4 | Yale University New Haven, CT | $188,157 | $169,401 | #7 | $133,293 |
| 5 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $187,437 | $190,625 | #3 | — |
| 6 | Rice University Houston, TX | $182,443 | $185,491 | #4 | $131,154 |
| 7 | Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | $177,213 | $156,055 | #9 | $100,644 |
| 8 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $172,904 | $182,307 | #5 | $113,634 |
| 9 | Northeastern University Oakland Oakland, CA | $163,708 | $148,964 | #13 | $115,587 |
| 10 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $163,708 | $144,162 | #15 | $115,587 |
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| 118 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $100,234 | $107,472 | #82 | $72,886 |
| 119 | State University of New York at Oswego Oswego, NY | $100,148 | $95,320 | #171 | $70,607 |
| 120 | Purdue University-Main Campus West Lafayette, IN | $99,896 | $107,170 | #85 | $72,132 |
| 121 | Capella University Minneapolis, MN | $99,561 | $95,102 | #176 | $74,674 |
| 122 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $99,535 | $112,704 | #61 | $71,293 |
| 123 | Loyola University Chicago Chicago, IL | $99,112 | $97,377 | #147 | $68,950 |
| 124 | University of Houston Houston, TX | $98,790 | $100,440 | #125 | $72,381 |
Other Computer and Information Sciences Credentials at Capella University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Degree | $120,702 | $158,849 | $98,917 |
Other Majors at Capella University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $109,194 | $86,085 | #9 of 99 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $97,211 | $85,426 | #166 of 966 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $87,997 | $68,701 | #64 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $80,588 | $55,495 | #71 of 516 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | $80,076 | $79,090 | #3 of 9 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $78,941 | — | #209 of 452 |
| Homeland Security | $76,446 | — | #8 of 33 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $76,334 | $62,091 | #34 of 275 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $76,004 | $64,834 | #46 of 187 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $71,589 | $57,201 | #442 of 796 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $59,375 | $47,606 | #164 of 660 |
| Psychology | $51,571 | $39,764 | #425 of 1027 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Capella University computer and information sciences graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $74,674 one year after graduating and $99,561 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Capella University rank for computer and information sciences?
Among 459 colleges reporting earnings for computer and information sciences graduates, Capella University ranks #121 by median pay four years after graduation, and #176 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is computer and information sciences at Capella University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for computer and information sciences ($92,374), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,777.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.