Public & Social Service at Capella University
If you are interested in studying Public & Social Service, consider the program at Capella University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Capella University is in Minneapolis, MN.
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Online & Distance Learning at Capella University
Capella University operates as a distance-education institution, so Public & Social Service coursework can be completed remotely.
Public & Social Service Rankings at Capella University
These rankings give you a sense of how Capella University’s Public & Social Service program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Minnesota | #14 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #24 of 26 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #41 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #63 of 79 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #552 of 855 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #588 of 865 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Minnesota | #14 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #24 of 26 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #41 of 78 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #63 of 79 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #552 of 855 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #588 of 865 |
Earnings for Public & Social Service Graduates from Capella University
Students who complete Capella University’s Public & Social Service program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $64,264 |
| 2 years | $55,338 |
| 3 years | $54,451 |
| 4 years | $63,036 |
| 5 years | $64,421 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Public & Social Service graduates from Capella University take home a median $63,036, compared with $79,985 for all Capella University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.
Highest-Paying Careers for Public & Social Service Graduates
Graduates of the Public & Social Service program at Capella University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Public & Social Service graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Legislators | $167,600 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | $156,089 |
| Chief Executives | $138,534 |
| Supply Chain Managers | $138,103 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
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.