Capella University Salaries

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Salaries by Major

Salaries by Major at Capella University

This page shows median first-year earnings for Capella University graduates by major, based on federal College Scorecard data. Six years after enrolling, former students who are working and no longer in school report average earnings of $56,100 per year; after ten years, average earnings are $70,400. See post-graduation earnings for full trends over time.

Below, majors are ranked by median first-year earnings.

The highest-paying undergraduate degree is Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management, with median first-year earnings of $77,500 , followed by Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing at $72,400 , and Computer and Information Sciences at $65,700 .

Among graduate and professional degree programs, the highest-paying program is Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Doctoral Degree), with median first-year earnings of $107,900 , followed by Computer and Information Sciences (Doctoral Degree) at $99,500 , and Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctoral Degree) at $94,300 .

First-year earnings data come from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and reflect IRS-reported income for Capella University graduates who received federal grants or loans. Some programs are omitted for privacy.

Median first-year earnings for Capella University graduates ranked by degree type and major
Major Earnings
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Doctoral Degree) $107,900
Computer and Information Sciences (Doctoral Degree) $99,500
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctoral Degree) $94,300
Health and Medical Administrative Services (Doctoral Degree) $92,100
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Doctoral Degree) $90,700
Business/Commerce (Doctoral Degree) $89,600
Educational/Instructional Media Design (Doctoral Degree) $86,300
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degree) $86,200
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Master's Degree) $78,700
Management Information Systems and Services (Master's Degree) $78,300
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Bachelor’s Degree) $77,500
Computer and Information Sciences (Master's Degree) $74,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Doctoral Degree) $73,700
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor’s Degree) $72,400
Education, Other (Doctoral Degree) $71,200
Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degree) $69,400
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Doctoral Degree) $69,000
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Doctoral Degree) $69,000
Education (Doctoral Degree) $68,300
Human Resources Management and Services (Doctoral Degree) $67,100
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Doctoral Degree) $67,000
Computer and Information Sciences (Bachelor’s Degree) $65,700
Human Services (Doctoral Degree) $64,600
Curriculum and Instruction (Doctoral Degree) $63,100
Social Work (Doctoral Degree) $63,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree) $61,300
Finance and Financial Management Services (Master's Degree) $60,300
Educational/Instructional Media Design (Master's Degree) $59,700
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (Doctoral Degree) $59,300
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor’s Degree) $59,200
Psychology (Doctoral Degree) $59,000
Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor’s Degree) $56,400
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degree) $55,100
Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degree) $52,100
Educational Administration and Supervision (Master's Degree) $51,700
Human Resources Management and Services (Master's Degree) $51,600
Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor’s Degree) $50,900
Education, Other (Master's Degree) $50,800
Public Health (Master's Degree) $50,400
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other (Doctoral Degree) $50,200
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Graduate/Professional Certificate) $49,800
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor’s Degree) $48,700
Curriculum and Instruction (Master's Degree) $48,200
Marketing (Master's Degree) $47,100
Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degree) $46,900
Homeland Security (Master's Degree) $46,600
Public Administration (Master's Degree) $46,400
Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degree) $44,000
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Graduate/Professional Certificate) $43,800
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degree) $43,700
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Master's Degree) $41,800
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (Master's Degree) $41,400
Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor’s Degree) $41,400
Human Resources Management and Services (Graduate/Professional Certificate) $41,400
Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degree) $41,100
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Master's Degree) $41,000
Student Counseling and Personnel Services (First Professional Degree) $40,900
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Graduate/Professional Certificate) $40,700
Gerontology (Master's Degree) $40,500
Marketing (Bachelor’s Degree) $39,500
Human Services (Master's Degree) $38,800
Psychology, Other (Master's Degree) $38,200
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (Graduate/Professional Certificate) $38,100
Psychology (Master's Degree) $37,400
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (Graduate/Professional Certificate) $37,200
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (First Professional Degree) $37,200
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services (Master's Degree) $37,000
Research and Experimental Psychology (Master's Degree) $37,000
Psychology (Bachelor’s Degree) $36,700
Social Sciences, Other (Master's Degree) $36,600

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=413413.

First-year earnings by major: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Last updated: August 2026