Registered Nursing at Capella University
If you are interested in studying Registered Nursing, take a look at what Capella University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Capella University is located in Minneapolis, MN.
During the most recent reporting year, 7,779 registered nursing degrees were awarded at Capella University.
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Online Class Availability at Capella University
Capella University operates as a distance-education institution, so Registered Nursing coursework can be completed remotely.
Registered Nursing Rankings at Capella University
These rankings give you a sense of how Capella University’s Registered Nursing program against other schools offering the same major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #7 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #16 of 199 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #31 of 44 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #125 of 194 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #441 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1173 of 1,843 |
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Minnesota | #7 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #16 of 199 |
| Best Value | Minnesota | #31 of 44 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #125 of 194 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #441 of 1,861 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1173 of 1,843 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Registered Nursing graduates at Capella University, by degree type.
Program-wide, Registered Nursing graduates at Capella University are 89% women (6,926) and 11% men (853).
Registered Nursing Bachelor’s Program at Capella University
Among the 7,779 bachelor’s registered nursing degrees awarded at Capella University, 89% were women (6,926) and 11% were men (853).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Capella University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3,407 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 972 |
| Black / African American | 2,276 |
| Asian | 514 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 19 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 24 |
| Two or More Races | 172 |
| International (Nonresident) | 84 |
| Unknown | 311 |
Minority students account for 51% of Registered Nursing bachelor’s degree recipients at Capella University, above the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Registered Nursing Graduates
Graduates of the Registered Nursing program at Capella University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Registered Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| 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.