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Social Work at Capella University

If you are interested in studying Social Work, you may want to check out the program at Capella University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Capella University is located in Minneapolis, MN.

During the most recent reporting year, 52 social work degrees were granted at Capella University.

Studying Online at Capella University

Capella University delivers its programs entirely online, so Social Work coursework can be completed remotely.

Social Work Rankings at Capella University

Use these rankings to compare Capella University’s Social Work program against peer institutions.

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Minnesota	#10 of 19
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#18 of 20
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#28 of 57
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#43 of 58
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#366 of 570
Best Value	Nationwide	#372 of 567

Earnings for Social Work Graduates from Capella University

Graduates of Capella University’s Social Work program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Years After Graduation	Median Earnings
1 year	$83,608
2 years	$66,541
3 years	$64,055
4 years	$73,926
5 years	$93,709

How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Social Work graduates from Capella University earn a median of $73,926, compared with $79,985 for all Capella University graduates — about 8% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Social Work graduates at Capella University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Social Work graduates at Capella University are 81% women (42) and 19% men (10).

Social Work Doctoral Program at Capella University

Among the 52 doctoral social work graduates at Capella University, 81% were women (42) and 19% were men (10).

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

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	3
Black / African American	25
Asian	1
Two or More Races	3
International (Nonresident)	2
Unknown	6

Minority students account for 62% of Social Work doctoral degree recipients at Capella University, higher than the national average of 51%.*

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

More Specific Social Work Concentrations at Capella University

This Social Work program at Capella University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Social Work	52

Top-Paying Careers for Social Work Graduates

Those who complete Social Work program at Capella University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Social Work graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Social and Community Service Managers	$156,089
Counselors, All Other	$81,766
Healthcare Social Workers	$78,044
Marriage and Family Therapists	$74,325
Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary	$65,510
Social Workers, All Other	$62,827
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers	$58,560
Child, Family, and School Social Workers	$41,658
Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists	$40,804

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.