Median Earnings (1yr)
$52,882
37th percentile
Sample Size
21
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Capella University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Capella University graduates earn $53k, placing them in the 37th percentile of all entrepreneurial and small business operations masters programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Minnesota

Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations masters's programs at peer institutions in Minnesota (2 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Capella University$52,882
National Median$58,310

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.