Capital University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Capital University at a glance

• 1,585

  students enrolled

• 754

  degrees and certificates a year

• 60%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $22,576

  average net price a year

  Tuition $41,298

• $45,767

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $54,143

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  93% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Capital 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 Capital University

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

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• 2,282

  open professional jobs

• 323

  entry level

  15 say no experience is needed

• 5%

  ask for AI skills

  123 jobs

• 3.4%

  unemployment in Franklin County

  2026-08 · down 0.9 points from a year earlier

• $73,795

  median household income

  Franklin County

• 47%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 2.3% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in legal studies, health professions, business & management, which lead to legal (86 open), clinical (39 open), finance (263 open), sales (307 open), operations (333 open), marketing (105 open).

Hiring most: Vertiv Holdings (152), American Electric Power (65), DHL (54), State of Ohio (47), Amazon (46), Creative Financial Staffing (29), Bath & Body Works (27), JPMorgan Chase (26).

What they hire for: Engineering (440), Operations (333), Sales (307), Finance (263), Data & Analytics (152), Human Resources (107). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce board: Aspyr - Area 11.

• OhioMeansJobs Columbus - Franklin CountyColumbus · 614-559-5052 · Monday- Friday: 8:00am - 5:00pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

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Common questions

How big is Capital University?

Capital University enrolls about 1,585 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Columbus, Ohio. It awards about 754 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Capital University?

60% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Capital University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $45,767 six years after entry and $54,143 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Capital University offer AI or data science degrees?

Capital 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 Capital University?

2,282 open professional jobs are listed in Franklin County, 323 of them entry level and 15 saying no experience is needed. Vertiv Holdings has the most openings.