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The bachelor's program at Capella University was ranked #151 on College Factual's Best Schools for psychology list. It is also ranked #2 in Minnesota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Capella University handed out 480 bachelor's degrees in psychology. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 435 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1,589 students received their master’s degree in psychology from Capella University. This makes it the #1 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 166 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2021, making the school the #4 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 psychology majors at Capella University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 480 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology from Capella University. About 16% were men and 84% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Capella University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 80 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 51 |
| White | 264 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 79 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,589 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in psychology from Capella University. About 14% were men and 86% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Capella University with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 57 |
| Black or African American | 319 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 229 |
| White | 788 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 179 |
Psychology 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 |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 1,537 |
| General Psychology | 674 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 143 |
