Child Development & Psychology at Capella University
If you plan to study Child Development & Psychology, you may want to check out the program at Capella University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Capella University sits in Minneapolis, MN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 144 child development & psychology graduations were recorded at Capella University.
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Online Class Availability at Capella University
Capella University is a fully online institution, so Child Development & Psychology coursework can be completed remotely.
Child Development & Psychology Rankings at Capella University
Use these rankings to compare Capella University’s Child Development & Psychology program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Minnesota | #2 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #7 of 7 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #14 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #19 of 22 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #92 of 193 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #189 of 200 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Minnesota | #2 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #7 of 7 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #14 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #19 of 22 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #92 of 193 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #189 of 200 |
Earnings for Child Development & Psychology Graduates from Capella University
Graduates of Capella University’s Child Development & Psychology program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $40,064 |
| 2 years | $38,168 |
| 3 years | $37,263 |
| 4 years | $44,844 |
| 5 years | $48,770 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Child Development & Psychology graduates from Capella University take home a median $44,844, compared with $79,985 for all Capella University graduates — about 44% lower than the school-wide median.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Child Development & Psychology graduates at Capella University, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Child Development & Psychology graduates at Capella University are 92% women (132) and 8% men (12).
Child Development & Psychology Master’s Program at Capella University
Among the 130 master’s child development & psychology graduates at Capella University, 92% were women (119) and 8% were men (11).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Child Development & Psychology master’s degree recipients at Capella University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 61 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 14 |
| Black / African American | 41 |
| Asian | 1 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 49% of Child Development & Psychology master’s degree recipients at Capella University, higher than the national average of 32%.*
Child Development & Psychology Doctoral Program at Capella University
Among the 14 doctoral child development & psychology degrees awarded at Capella University, 93% were women (13) and 7% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Child Development & Psychology doctoral degree recipients at Capella University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 29% of Child Development & Psychology doctoral degree recipients at Capella University, above the national average of 29%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Child Development & Psychology Concentrations at Capella University
This Child Development & Psychology program at Capella University offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Developmental & Child Psychology | 144 |
Top-Paying Careers for Child Development & Psychology Graduates
Graduates of the Child Development & Psychology program at Capella University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Child Development & Psychology graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Medical Scientists, Except Epidemiologists | $111,314 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
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.