by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Capella University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.
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Capella University was ranked #104 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for psychology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Minnesota.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Capella University handed out 480 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 435 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 134 students received their master’s degree in psychology from Capella University. This makes it the #5 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 60 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.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Capella University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,031 a year. This is higher than $28,637, which is the national median for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
Psychology majors graduating with a master's degree from Capella University make a median salary of $42,277 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $42,335.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Capella University, psychology students borrow a median amount of $40,816 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,000 for all psychology majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Capella University.
The psychology program at Capella University awarded 480 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 16% of these degrees went to men with the other 84% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Capella University are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 55% of students fell into 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 |
Of the 134 students who graduated with a Master’s in psychology from Capella University in 2021, 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 15 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 1,537 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 143 |
