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Information Technology at Capella University

If you are interested in studying Information Technology, take a look at what Capella University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Capella University is located in Minneapolis, MN.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 168 information technology degrees were awarded at Capella University.

Studying Online at Capella University

Capella University is a fully online institution, so Information Technology coursework can be completed remotely.

Information Technology Rankings at Capella University

Rankings can help you compare Capella University’s Information Technology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Minnesota	#15 of 19
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#19 of 19
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#40 of 52
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#51 of 54
Best Value	Nationwide	#460 of 630
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#484 of 637

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Minnesota	#15 of 19
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#19 of 19
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#40 of 52
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#51 of 54
Best Value	Nationwide	#460 of 630
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#484 of 637

Earnings for Information Technology Graduates from Capella University

Graduates of Capella University’s Information Technology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$85,641
2 years	$89,006
3 years	$89,079
4 years	$104,043
5 years	$112,097

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Information Technology graduates from Capella University take home a median $104,043, compared with $79,985 for all Capella University graduates — about 30% higher than the school-wide median.

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Information Technology graduates from Capella University stands at $30,994.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Information Technology graduates at Capella University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Information Technology graduates at Capella University are 33% women (56) and 67% men (112).

Information Technology Bachelor’s Program at Capella University

Of the 92 bachelor’s information technology degrees awarded at Capella University, 26% were women (24) and 74% were men (68).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Capella University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	45
Hispanic / Latino	11
Black / African American	16
Asian	3
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	4
International (Nonresident)	5
Unknown	6

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 39% of Information Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Capella University, above the national average of 39%.*

Information Technology Master’s Program at Capella University

Among the 50 master’s information technology graduates at Capella University, 42% were women (21) and 58% were men (29).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Technology master’s degree recipients at Capella University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	22
Hispanic / Latino	7
Black / African American	17
Asian	2
American Indian / Alaska Native	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 54% of Information Technology master’s degree recipients at Capella University, higher than the national average of 27%.*

Information Technology Doctoral Program at Capella University

Of the 25 doctoral information technology degrees awarded at Capella University, 44% were women (11) and 56% were men (14).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Information Technology doctoral degree recipients at Capella University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	6
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	11
Asian	2
Two or More Races	2
International (Nonresident)	1

Minority students account for 72% of Information Technology doctoral degree recipients at Capella University, higher than the national average of 55%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Information Technology Concentrations at Capella University

This Information Technology program at Capella University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
System, Networking & LAN/WAN	7
Computer & IS Security	145
IT Project Management	16

Highest-Paying Careers for Information Technology Graduates

Students who finish Information Technology program at Capella University work across a variety of fields. Below are the top-paying careers for Information Technology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Computer and Information Systems Managers	$175,079
Wind Energy Development Managers	$169,952
Loss Prevention Managers	$165,723
Computer Occupations, All Other	$159,837
Database Architects	$148,480
Document Management Specialists	$147,490
Information Security Engineers	$142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects	$140,795
Web Developers	$125,527
Information Technology Project Managers	$124,655

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.