Median Earnings (1yr)
$82,466
25th percentile (40th in MN)
Sample Size
77
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Capella University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Capella University graduates earn $82k, placing them in the 25th percentile of all educational administration and supervision doctoral programs nationally.

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in Minnesota

Educational Administration and Supervision doctoral's programs at peer institutions in Minnesota (10 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Capella University$82,466$81,321
Saint Cloud State University$103,887
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota$99,060$96,670
Bethel University$94,291
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities$76,482
National Median$94,220

Other Educational Administration and Supervision Programs in Minnesota

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Minnesota schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Saint Cloud State University
Saint Cloud
$10,117$103,887
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona
$43,160$99,060
Bethel University
Saint Paul
$42,930$94,291
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis
$16,488$76,482

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.