Psychology at Capella University
Minneapolis, MN · Bachelor's Degree · about 556 graduates a year
Capella University graduates in psychology earn 2% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Capella University Compares for Psychology
All 1027 colleges reporting psychology 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 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $99,007 | $86,756 | #2 | $51,959 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $91,787 | $98,415 | #1 | — |
| 3 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $86,896 | $80,040 | #4 | — |
| 4 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $82,433 | $83,835 | #3 | — |
| 5 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $79,187 | $69,388 | #22 | — |
| 6 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $78,049 | $74,286 | #13 | $36,630 |
| 7 | Santa Clara University Santa Clara, CA | $75,742 | $68,920 | #23 | $38,587 |
| 8 | Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | $75,059 | $68,348 | #24 | $44,163 |
| 9 | Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA | $74,939 | $76,214 | #7 | $40,942 |
| 10 | Gettysburg College Gettysburg, PA | $74,466 | $75,733 | #8 | $50,040 |
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| 422 | Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS | $51,640 | $53,611 | #290 | $36,197 |
| 423 | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg, PA | $51,607 | $52,485 | #367 | $33,680 |
| 424 | Rochester Institute of Technology Rochester, NY | $51,577 | $49,091 | #604 | $34,318 |
| 425 | Capella University Minneapolis, MN | $51,571 | $49,261 | #593 | $39,764 |
| 426 | University of Nevada-Reno Reno, NV | $51,553 | $53,506 | #302 | $30,858 |
| 427 | Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach, FL | $51,530 | $54,847 | #236 | $35,403 |
| 428 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $51,526 | $46,885 | #746 | $27,557 |
Other Psychology Credentials at Capella University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $46,920 | $59,640 | $34,698 |
| Doctoral Degree | $77,178 | $82,098 | $108,914 |
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 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $99,561 | $74,674 | #121 of 459 |
| 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 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Capella University psychology graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,764 one year after graduating and $51,571 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Capella University rank for psychology?
Among 1027 colleges reporting earnings for psychology graduates, Capella University ranks #425 by median pay four years after graduation, and #593 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is psychology at Capella University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% more than the national median for psychology ($50,706), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,422.
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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.