by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Capella University ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in it.
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The it major at Capella University is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Information Technology. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Capella University handed out 91 bachelor's degrees in information technology. This is a decrease of 15% over the previous year when 107 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 102 students received their master’s degree in it from Capella University. This makes it the #13 most popular school for it master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 61 students received their doctoral degrees in it in 2022, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
IT majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Capella University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $86,085 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $58,147 for all it bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Capella University paid an average of $401 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,436 | $14,436 |
| Books and Supplies | $422 | $422 |
Learn more about Capella University tuition and fees.
Of the 91 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in it from Capella University in 2022, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Capella University with a bachelor's in it.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 25 |
Online degrees for the Capella University it bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Capella University Online Learning page.
IT majors graduating with a master's degree from Capella University make a median salary of $86,399 a year. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $87,435.
Of the 84 it students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Capella University, about 67% were men and 33% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Capella University with a master's in it.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 23 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 40 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the it majors at Capella University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Information Systems | 109 |
| Computer Programming | 24 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 16 |
| Data Processing | 10 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 1 |