Nursing Practice at Capella University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Nursing Practice, consider the program at Capella University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Capella University is in Minneapolis, MN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 221 nursing practice degrees were granted at Capella University.
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Online & Distance Learning at Capella University
Capella University is a fully online institution, so Nursing Practice coursework can be completed remotely.
Nursing Practice Rankings at Capella University
These rankings give you a sense of how Capella University’s Nursing Practice program to other colleges that offer this major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Minnesota | #1 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #2 of 5 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #8 of 27 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #9 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #106 of 182 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #148 of 327 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Nursing Practice graduates at Capella University, by degree type.
Looking at the program as a whole, Nursing Practice graduates at Capella University are 92% women (203) and 8% men (18).
Nursing Practice Doctoral Program at Capella University
Of the 221 doctoral nursing practice degrees awarded at Capella University, 92% were women (203) and 8% were men (18).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Nursing Practice doctoral degree recipients at Capella University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 118 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 17 |
| Black / African American | 53 |
| Asian | 16 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| Unknown | 12 |
Minority students account for 41% of Nursing Practice doctoral degree recipients at Capella University, below the national average of 47%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Nursing Practice Graduates
Graduates of the Nursing Practice program at Capella University work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Nursing Practice graduates, 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.