Capital University
Columbus, Ohio · Private, nonprofit · 1,585 undergraduates
Of 24 programs with reported earnings, 23 leave graduates out-earning a typical Ohio high-school graduate (about $36,082/yr) and 1 fall short. Another 31 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $19,062 |
| $30k to $48k | $18,574 |
| $48k to $75k | $20,331 |
| $75k to $110k | $23,348 |
| $110k and up | $27,299 |
| All families (average) | $22,576 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law | First Professional Degree | $85,015 | +$48,933 | clears the bar | $106,377 | 2.2 yrs |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's Degree | $77,807 | +$41,725 | clears the bar | $25,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $71,710 | +$35,628 | clears the bar | $23,949 | 0.7 yrs |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $48,958 | +$12,876 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.1 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $46,055 | +$9,973 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.7 yrs |
| Music | Bachelor's Degree | $43,125 | +$7,043 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 3.8 yrs |
| Social Work | Bachelor's Degree | $55,078 | +$18,996 | clears the bar | $25,625 | 1.3 yrs |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Bachelor's Degree | $51,851 | +$15,769 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.7 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $61,416 | +$25,334 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 1.1 yrs |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $28,045 | -$8,037 | falls short | n/a | n/a |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $108,101 | +$72,019 | clears the bar | $42,583 | 0.6 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $66,462 | +$30,380 | clears the bar | $26,619 | 0.9 yrs |
| Criminology | Bachelor's Degree | $49,041 | +$12,959 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.1 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $56,686 | +$20,604 | clears the bar | $25,218 | 1.2 yrs |
| Special Education and Teaching | Bachelor's Degree | $45,924 | +$9,842 | clears the bar | $27,000 | 2.7 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 24 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 34% of students receive Pell grants · 60% 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.