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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The psychology major at Capella University is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for General Psychology. 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 515 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 480 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of psychology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Capella University is $39,764. This is higher than $31,484, which is the national median for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Capella University paid an average of $401 per credit hour in 2022-2023. 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 | $14,436 | $14,436 |
| Books and Supplies | $422 | $422 |
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The psychology program at Capella University awarded 515 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 15% of these degrees went to men with the other 85% 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 | 8 |
| Black or African American | 94 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 71 |
| White | 284 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 57 |
Capella University does not offer an online option for its psychology 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.
Psychology majors graduating with a master's degree from Capella University make a median salary of $46,920 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $49,123.
The psychology program at Capella University awarded 122 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 15% of these degrees went to men with the other 85% going to 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 | 4 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 60 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Capella University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 1,639 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 145 |