Capella University
Minneapolis, Minnesota · Private, for-profit · 18,364 undergraduates
All 92 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Minnesota high-school graduate (about $37,835/yr). Another 48 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $17,485 |
| $30k to $48k | $17,324 |
| $48k to $75k | $17,490 |
| $75k to $110k | $21,292 |
| $110k and up | $22,820 |
| All families (average) | $17,956 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $97,211 | +$59,376 | clears the bar | $11,206 | 0.2 yrs |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | $66,014 | +$28,179 | clears the bar | $41,000 | 1.5 yrs |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Master's Degree | $59,050 | +$21,215 | clears the bar | $45,797 | 2.2 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's Degree | $117,823 | +$79,988 | clears the bar | $27,661 | 0.3 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $87,997 | +$50,162 | clears the bar | $21,043 | 0.4 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $96,768 | +$58,933 | clears the bar | $34,121 | 0.6 yrs |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Master's Degree | $93,044 | +$55,209 | clears the bar | $34,518 | 0.6 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $51,571 | +$13,736 | clears the bar | $25,422 | 1.9 yrs |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Graduate/Professional Certificate | $52,315 | +$14,480 | clears the bar | $54,556 | 3.8 yrs |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Master's Degree | $81,093 | +$43,258 | clears the bar | $42,992 | 1 yr |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | Bachelor's Degree | $76,334 | +$38,499 | clears the bar | $27,657 | 0.7 yrs |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | Master's Degree | $100,105 | +$62,270 | clears the bar | $33,064 | 0.5 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Doctoral Degree | $134,483 | +$96,648 | clears the bar | $62,201 | 0.6 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Doctoral Degree | $85,817 | +$47,982 | clears the bar | $108,834 | 2.3 yrs |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Bachelor's Degree | $76,004 | +$38,169 | clears the bar | $25,063 | 0.7 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 92 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 38% of students receive Pell grants · 20% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.