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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for health professions majors, Capella University came in at #94. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in Minnesota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Capella University handed out 3511 bachelor's degrees in health professions. This is an increase of 58% over the previous year when 2,221 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 2,832 students received their master’s degree in health professions from Capella University. This makes it the #5 most popular school for health professions master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 368 students received their doctoral degrees in health professions in 2021, making the school the #69 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health professions majors at Capella University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3,511 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in health professions from Capella University. About 10% were men and 90% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Capella University with a bachelor's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 182 |
| Black or African American | 646 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 322 |
| White | 1,729 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 625 |
Of the 2,832 students who earned a master's degree in Health Professions from Capella University in 2020-2021, 11% were men and 89% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Capella University with a master's in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 112 |
| Black or African American | 525 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 200 |
| White | 1,392 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 592 |
Health Professions students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 4,027 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 1,529 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 914 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 525 |
| Public Health | 233 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 206 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 41 |
