Below are the key facts about graduate study in health professions at Capella University. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 6 schools (Graduate Certificate level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Capella University among the top schools in the country for health professions, coming in at #521 out of 3,339 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 521 of 3,339 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in Minnesota | 7 of 59 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the Plains States Region | 30 of 300 |
The table below lists every degree level available for health professions at Capella University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 8,155 |
| Master’s | 3,883 |
| Doctoral | 310 |
| Graduate Certificate | 361 |
The health professions field at Capella University breaks down into these majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Capella University handed out 3,883 master’s degrees in health professions.
Capella University ranks competitively among schools offering health professions at the master’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 12% of health professions master’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of health professions master’s degree graduates at Capella University were White. About 53% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Capella University with a master’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 192 |
| Black or African American | 973 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 345 |
| White | 2,072 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 288 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Capella University handed out 310 doctoral degrees in health professions.
Capella University is a solid choice among schools offering health professions at the doctoral level. Its best result was #8 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 12% of health professions doctoral degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of health professions doctoral degree graduates at Capella University are White. About 48% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Capella University with a doctoral in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 87 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 149 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 31 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Capella University awarded 361 graduate certificate degrees in health professions.
Capella University ranks competitively among schools offering health professions at the graduate certificate level. Its best result was #4 out of 6 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 4 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 16 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 195 |
For the most recent academic year available, 16% of health professions graduate certificate degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The majority of health professions graduate certificate degree graduates at Capella University were White. Approximately 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Capella University with a graduate certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 128 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48 |
| White | 156 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 21 |
Undergraduate study is also available at Capella University. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Health Professions | 8,155 |
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