by our College Data Analytics TeamInformation Technology is a major offered under the computer and information sciences program of study at Capella University. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in IT, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more.
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BA in Information Technologies
Gain a well-rounded education while preparing for a career in IT with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
BS in Information Technologies
Build the digital know-how required to become a leader in technology with this online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
BS in Computer Information Systems - Networking and Security
Pair business and tech savvy with a foundation in cyber security with this specialized online bachelor's program at Southern New Hampshire University.
In order to help students and their parents find the best school for them, we have created several different types of college rankings, which are updated yearly. The bachelor's program at Capella University was ranked #118 on College Factual's Best Schools for IT list. It is also ranked #7 in Minnesota.
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Part-time undergraduates at Capella University paid an average of $393 per credit hour in 2019-2020. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,148 | $14,148 |
| Books and Supplies | $429 | $429 |
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One factor in determining the overall cost in a degree is to consider how much in student loans you’ll have to take out. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at Capella University in IT walked away with an average of $46,839 in student debt. That is 45% higher than the national average of $32,202.
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BS in Information Technologies - Project Management
Combine an IT foundation with project management skills to successfully reach organizational goals with this specialized online bachelor's at Southern New Hampshire University.
BS in Computer Science - Information Security
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BS in Information Technologies - Cybersecurity
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The median early career salary of IT students who receive their bachelor’s degree from Capella University is $85,538 per year. That is 76% higher than the national average of $48,677.
If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. Capella University does offer online classes in its IT bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Capella University Online Learning page.
Women made up around 15.6% of the IT students who took home a bachelor’s degree in 2019-2020. This is less than the nationwide number of 18.0%.
Racial-ethnic minority graduates* made up 13.3% of the IT bachelor’s degrees at Capella University in 2019-2020. This is lower than the nationwide number of 34%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 52 |
| International Students | 3 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 30 |
Information Technology students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| System, Networking, & LAN/WAN Management/Manager | 28 |
| Computer & IS Security | 45 |
| Information Technology Project Management | 17 |
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| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 81 |
| Computer Programming | 14 |
| Data Processing | 11 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 4 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 17 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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