Educational Administration at Capella University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Educational Administration, consider the program at Capella University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Capella University is in Minneapolis, MN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 134 educational administration degrees were awarded at Capella University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Capella University
Capella University is a fully online institution, so Educational Administration coursework can be completed remotely.
Educational Administration Rankings at Capella University
Rankings can help you compare Capella University’s Educational Administration program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Minnesota | #6 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #11 of 12 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #31 of 59 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #54 of 60 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #332 of 587 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #530 of 598 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Minnesota | #6 of 11 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #11 of 12 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #31 of 59 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #54 of 60 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #332 of 587 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #530 of 598 |
Earnings for Educational Administration Graduates from Capella University
Students who complete Capella University’s Educational Administration program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $71,166 |
| 2 years | $69,707 |
| 3 years | $69,783 |
| 4 years | $77,089 |
| 5 years | $75,117 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Educational Administration graduates from Capella University earn a median of $77,089, compared with $79,985 for all Capella University graduates — about 4% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Educational Administration graduates at Capella University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Educational Administration graduates at Capella University are 81% women (108) and 19% men (26).
Educational Administration Master’s Program at Capella University
Of the 29 master’s educational administration graduates at Capella University, 79% were women (23) and 21% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Educational Administration master’s degree recipients at Capella University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Black / African American | 16 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 62% of Educational Administration master’s degree recipients at Capella University, above the national average of 35%.*
Educational Administration Doctoral Program at Capella University
Among the 105 doctoral educational administration graduates at Capella University, 81% were women (85) and 19% were men (20).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Educational Administration doctoral degree recipients at Capella University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 51 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 27 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 5 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 45% of Educational Administration doctoral degree recipients at Capella University, above the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Educational Administration Concentrations at Capella University
The Educational Administration program at Capella University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Educational Leadership | 112 |
| Special Education Administration | 2 |
| Higher Education Administration | 19 |
| Secondary School Administration | 1 |
Best-Paid Careers for Educational Administration Graduates
Those who complete Educational Administration program at Capella University work across a variety of fields. Here are the best-paid careers for Educational Administration majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education and Childcare Administrators, Preschool and Daycare | $178,795 |
| Education Administrators, Postsecondary | $161,927 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,524 |
| Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | $129,049 |
| Education Administrators, All Other | $91,340 |
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.