Based on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release).
Earnings Distribution
How Capella University graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capella University | $89,907 | $83,717 | -7% |
| University of West Georgia | $96,760 | $94,271 | -3% |
| Missouri Baptist University | $83,275 | $78,854 | -5% |
| Old Dominion University | $75,558 | $76,400 | +1% |
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Capella UniversityMinneapolis | $14,436 | $89,907 | $83,717 | — | — |
 University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles | $68,237 | $108,535 | — | — | — |
 Columbus State UniversityColumbus | $5,751 | $105,126 | — | — | — |
 University of West GeorgiaCarrollton | $5,971 | $96,760 | $94,271 | — | — |
 Missouri Baptist UniversitySaint Louis | $33,122 | $83,275 | $78,854 | — | — |
 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical CollegeBaton Rouge | $11,954 | $79,901 | — | — | — |
| National Median | — | $83,275 | — | — | — |
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About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Capella University, approximately 37% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.