by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how Capella University ranks among other schools offering degrees in public health.
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The public health major at Capella University is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Public Health. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Capella University handed out 24 bachelor's degrees in public health. This is an increase of 14% over the previous year when 21 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 106 students received their master’s degree in public health from Capella University. This makes it the #37 most popular school for public health master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 74 students received their doctoral degrees in public health in 2022, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Capella University was $401 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,436 | $14,436 |
| Books and Supplies | $422 | $422 |
Learn more about Capella University tuition and fees.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 24 students earned a bachelor's degree in public health from Capella University. About 75% of these graduates were women and the other 25% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Capella University with a bachelor's in public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Capella University does not offer an online option for its public health bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Capella University Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's public health program at Capella University make a median salary of $63,277. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all public health graduates with a master's is $60,475.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 55 students graduated with a master's degree in public health from Capella University. About 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 public health.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 22 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the public health majors at Capella University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 5,064 |
| Mental & Social Health Services | 1,386 |
| Health & Medical Administrative Services | 880 |
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | 549 |
| Medical Illustration & Informatics | 211 |