Capella University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Capella University at a glance

• 18,364

  students enrolled

• 16,231

  degrees and certificates a year

• 20%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $17,956

  average net price a year

  Tuition $14,436

• $48,500

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $42,189

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  76% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Capella University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024. A new program with no graduates yet would not appear here.

The job market around Capella University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Hennepin County, where the college is.

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• 2,250

  open professional jobs

• 200

  entry level

  18 say no experience is needed

• 9%

  ask for AI skills

  210 jobs

• 4.6%

  unemployment in Hennepin County

  2026-08 · up 0.6 points from a year earlier

• $96,339

  median household income

  Hennepin County

• 55%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.3% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in health professions, psychology, business & management, which lead to clinical (49 open), human resources (129 open), research (22 open), programs (20 open), finance (372 open), sales (229 open).

Hiring most: Unitedhealth Group (180), LHC Group (68), Mortenson (54), UnitedHealth Group (46), U.S. Bank (44), General Dynamics Mission Systems (36), Graco (30), George Konik Associates (29).

What they hire for: Engineering (421), Finance (372), Operations (270), Sales (229), Data & Analytics (172), Human Resources (129). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce boards: Hennepin - Carver Workforce Development Board, Minneapolis Workforce Development Board.

• CareerForce in BloomingtonBloomington · 952-703-7730 · Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
• CareerForce in Brooklyn CenterBrooklyn Center · 763-279-4400 · M-F 8:00am - 4:30pm
• CareerForce in Minneapolis NorthMinneapolis · 612-299-7200 · M - F 8:00am - 4:30pm
• CareerForce in Minneapolis SouthMinneapolis · 651-539-4410 · M- F 8:00am - 4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Capella University?

Capella University enrolls about 18,364 students and is a private for-profit 4-year institution in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It awards about 16,231 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Capella University?

20% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Capella University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $48,500 six years after entry and $42,189 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Capella University offer AI or data science degrees?

Capella University reported no degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics or robotics for 2024 (IPEDS completions). A new program with no graduates yet would not appear.

Are there jobs near Capella University?

2,250 open professional jobs are listed in Hennepin County, 200 of them entry level and 18 saying no experience is needed. Unitedhealth Group has the most openings.