Nursing at Capella University
If you plan to study Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Capella University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Capella University is in Minneapolis, MN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 8,953 nursing degrees were awarded at Capella University.
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Studying Online at Capella University
Capella University delivers its programs entirely online, so Nursing coursework can be completed remotely.
Nursing Rankings at Capella University
These rankings give you a sense of how Capella University’s Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #8 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #18 of 207 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #31 of 45 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #125 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #464 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1185 of 1,878 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #8 of 47 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #18 of 207 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #31 of 45 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #125 of 197 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #464 of 1,918 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1185 of 1,878 |
Earnings for Nursing Graduates from Capella University
Students who complete Capella University’s Nursing program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $76,719 |
| 2 years | $75,923 |
| 3 years | $77,901 |
| 4 years | $84,715 |
| 5 years | $104,472 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Nursing graduates from Capella University earn a median of $84,715, compared with $79,985 for all Capella University graduates — about 6% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Nursing graduates from Capella University comes in at $27,826.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Nursing graduates at Capella University, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Nursing graduates at Capella University are 89% women (8,002) and 11% men (951).
Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Capella University
Among the 7,779 bachelor’s nursing degrees awarded at Capella University, 89% were women (6,926) and 11% were men (853).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Capella University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3,407 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 972 |
| Black / African American | 2,276 |
| Asian | 514 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 19 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 24 |
| Two or More Races | 172 |
| International (Nonresident) | 84 |
| Unknown | 311 |
Minority students account for 51% of Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Capella University, higher than the national average of 43%.*
Nursing Master’s Program at Capella University
Among the 950 master’s nursing graduates at Capella University, 92% were women (871) and 8% were men (79).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Capella University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 464 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 95 |
| Black / African American | 263 |
| Asian | 56 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 6 |
| Two or More Races | 22 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 39 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 47% of Nursing master’s degree recipients at Capella University, above the national average of 40%.*
Nursing Doctoral Program at Capella University
Among the 221 doctoral nursing degrees awarded at Capella University, 92% were women (203) and 8% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Capella University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 118 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 17 |
| Black / African American | 53 |
| Asian | 16 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 12 |
Minority students account for 41% of Nursing doctoral degree recipients at Capella University, below the national average of 42%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Nursing Concentrations at Capella University
The Nursing program at Capella University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing | 7,779 |
| Nursing Administration | 781 |
| Nursing Practice | 221 |
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 171 |
| Nursing Research & Other | 1 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Nursing program at Capella University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Nurse Anesthetists | $66,747 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
| Nurse Midwives | $36,174 |
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.
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