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Social Sciences at Capella University

Every social sciences school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the social sciences program at Capella University stacks up to those at other schools.

Capella University is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and approximately 38,930 students attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 students received their master's degree in social sciences.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Social Sciences section at the bottom of this page.

Capella University Social Sciences Degrees Available

  • Master’s Degree in Social Sciences
  • Doctorate Degree in Social Sciences

Online Classes Are Available at Capella University

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

Capella University does offer online education options in social sciences for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:

  • Master’s Degree

Capella University Social Sciences Rankings

There were 61 students who received their doctoral degrees in social sciences, making the school the #7 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Social Sciences Student Demographics at Capella University

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the social sciences majors at Capella University.

Capella University Social Sciences Master’s Program

88% Women
65% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
For the most recent academic year available, 12% of social sciences master's degrees went to men and 88% went to women.

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In the social sciences master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 65% of degree recipients. That is 41% better than the national average.*

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Capella University with a master's in social sciences.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 8
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 3
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 4

Concentrations Within Social Sciences

The following social sciences concentations are available at Capella University. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Capella University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Other Social Sciences 78

Careers That Social Sciences Grads May Go Into

A degree in social sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MN, the home state for Capella University.

Occupation Jobs in MN Average Salary in MN
High School Teachers 20,940 $64,610
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 14,850 $74,300
Managers 9,350 $128,590
Urban and Regional Planners 1,110 $73,330
Statisticians 820 $95,930

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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