by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in psychology at Capella University. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 5 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Capella University among the top schools in the country for psychology, ranked #902 out of 1,523 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 902 of 1,523 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Minnesota | 23 of 29 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the Plains States Region | 79 of 137 |
The following degree levels are available for psychology at Capella University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 858 |
| Master’s | 1,943 |
| Doctoral | 143 |
| Graduate Certificate | 169 |
This psychology area of study at Capella University covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 1,921 |
| Psychology, General | 1,048 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 144 |
During the most recent reporting year, Capella University awarded 1,943 master’s degrees in psychology.
Capella University is a solid choice among schools offering psychology at the master’s level. In particular it placed #8 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Minnesota | 8 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 31 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools | 400 |
Among recent graduates, 13% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 87% went to women.
The largest share of psychology master’s degree graduates at Capella University are White. Approximately 46% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 46 |
| Black or African American | 451 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 390 |
| White | 902 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 128 |
During the most recent reporting year, Capella University handed out 143 doctoral degrees in psychology.
Capella University is a solid choice among schools offering psychology at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in Minnesota | 4 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region | 10 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 178 |
Among recent graduates, 14% of psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of psychology doctoral degree graduates at Capella University are White. About 46% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 32 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Capella University conferred 169 graduate certificate degrees in psychology.
Capella University ranks competitively among schools offering psychology at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #9 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 9 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 88 |
For the most recent academic year available, 11% of psychology graduate certificate degrees went to men and 89% went to women.
The largest share of psychology graduate certificate degree graduates at Capella University were White. About 38% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 60 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22 |
| White | 64 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 18 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at Capella University. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology | 858 |
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