Health Professions at Capella University
If you are interested in studying Health Professions, consider the program at Capella University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Capella University is located in Minneapolis, MN.
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Studying Online at Capella University
Capella University operates as a distance-education institution, so Health Professions coursework can be completed remotely.
Health Professions Rankings at Capella University
These rankings give you a sense of how Capella University’s Health Professions program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #18 of 58 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #38 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #66 of 289 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #156 of 276 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #821 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1481 of 3,004 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #18 of 58 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #38 of 57 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #66 of 289 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #156 of 276 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #821 of 3,031 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1481 of 3,004 |
Earnings for Health Professions Graduates from Capella University
Students who complete Capella University’s Health Professions program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $82,111 |
| 2 years | $78,938 |
| 3 years | $80,515 |
| 4 years | $88,723 |
| 5 years | $69,170 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Health Professions graduates from Capella University take home a median $88,723, compared with $79,985 for all Capella University graduates — about 11% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Health Professions graduates from Capella University is $33,759.
Highest-Paying Careers for Health Professions Graduates
Those who complete Health Professions program at Capella University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Health Professions graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Dentists, General | $157,602 |
| Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians | $155,908 |
| Cytotechnologists | $155,812 |
| Cytogenetic Technologists | $155,361 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $153,940 |
| Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | $153,819 |
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other | $138,809 |
| Naturopathic Physicians | $138,086 |
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.