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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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Capella University.
Of the 480 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in psychology from Capella University in 2021, 16% were men and 84% were 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 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 134 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 | 2 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 67 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 15 |
