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Public Administration at Capella University

If you are interested in studying Public Administration, take a look at what Capella University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Capella University is in Minneapolis, MN.

During the most recent reporting year, 45 public administration degrees were granted at Capella University.

Online Class Availability at Capella University

Capella University operates as a distance-education institution, so Public Administration coursework can be completed remotely.

Public Administration Rankings at Capella University

Rankings can help you compare Capella University’s Public Administration program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Minnesota	#2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#3 of 4
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#9 of 17
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#14 of 18
Best Value	Nationwide	#153 of 252
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#173 of 258

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Minnesota	#2 of 3
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#3 of 4
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#9 of 17
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#14 of 18
Best Value	Nationwide	#153 of 252
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#173 of 258

Earnings for Public Administration Graduates from Capella University

Graduates of Capella University’s Public Administration program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$52,011
2 years	$45,127
3 years	$50,353
4 years	$58,922
5 years	$67,061

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Public Administration graduates from Capella University earn a median of $58,922, compared with $79,985 for all Capella University graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Public Administration graduates at Capella University, by degree type.

Program-wide, Public Administration graduates at Capella University are 76% women (34) and 24% men (11).

Public Administration Master’s Program at Capella University

Among the 29 master’s public administration graduates at Capella University, 72% were women (21) and 28% were men (8).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Administration master’s degree recipients at Capella University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	5
Hispanic / Latino	5
Black / African American	18
Two or More Races	1

Minority students account for 83% of Public Administration master’s degree recipients at Capella University, above the national average of 40%.*

Public Administration Doctoral Program at Capella University

Of the 16 doctoral public administration graduates at Capella University, 81% were women (13) and 19% were men (3).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Public Administration doctoral degree recipients at Capella University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	2
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	7
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	3

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 69% of Public Administration doctoral degree recipients at Capella University, above the national average of 44%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Public Administration Concentrations at Capella University

The Public Administration program at Capella University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Public Administration	45

Highest-Paying Careers for Public Administration Graduates

Those who complete Public Administration program at Capella University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Public Administration majors, 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
General and Operations Managers	$149,694
Chief Executives	$138,534
Supply Chain Managers	$138,103
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.