Clinical Nurse Leader at Capella University
If you plan to study Clinical Nurse Leader, consider the program at Capella University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Capella University is in Minneapolis, MN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 171 clinical nurse leader graduations were recorded at Capella University.
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Studying Online at Capella University
Capella University is a fully online institution, so Clinical Nurse Leader coursework can be completed remotely.
Clinical Nurse Leader Rankings at Capella University
These rankings give you a sense of how Capella University’s Clinical Nurse Leader program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #3 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #8 of 8 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #13 of 39 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the composition of Clinical Nurse Leader graduates at Capella University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Clinical Nurse Leader graduates at Capella University are 96% women (164) and 4% men (7).
Clinical Nurse Leader Master’s Program at Capella University
Among the 170 master’s clinical nurse leader degrees awarded at Capella University, 96% were women (163) and 4% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Clinical Nurse Leader master’s degree recipients at Capella University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 76 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 10 |
| Black / African American | 50 |
| Asian | 12 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 6 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 11 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 48% of Clinical Nurse Leader master’s degree recipients at Capella University, above the national average of 47%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Clinical Nurse Leader Graduates
Students who finish Clinical Nurse Leader program at Capella University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the best-paid careers for Clinical Nurse Leader majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Medical and Health Services Managers | $129,557 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.