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Psychology at Capella University

Psychology at Capella University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Psychology, 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.

Online & Distance Learning at Capella University

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

Psychology Rankings at Capella University

These rankings give you a sense of how Capella University’s Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Minnesota #11 of 28
Best Schools (Quality) Minnesota #27 of 29
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #66 of 133
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #102 of 135
Best Value Nationwide #794 of 1,472
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1107 of 1,496

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Minnesota #11 of 28
Best Schools (Quality) Minnesota #27 of 29
Best Value The Plains States (Region) #66 of 133
Best Schools (Quality) The Plains States (Region) #102 of 135
Best Value Nationwide #794 of 1,472
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #1107 of 1,496

Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Capella University

Students who complete Capella University’s Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Psychology at Capella University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $48,840
2 years $50,850
3 years $49,161
4 years $58,395
5 years $59,235

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Psychology graduates from Capella University report median earnings of $58,395, compared with $79,985 for all Capella University graduates — about 27% lower than the school-wide median.

Psychology earnings compared with all majors at Capella University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Psychology graduates from Capella University is $40,816.

Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates

Students who finish Psychology program at Capella University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Psychology majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Wind Energy Development Managers $169,952
Loss Prevention Managers $165,723
Training and Development Managers $139,524
Statisticians $130,349
Wind Energy Operations Managers $122,567
Compliance Managers $117,178
School Psychologists $108,275
Molecular and Cellular Biologists $100,077
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers $99,321
Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary $98,479

References

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