Median Earnings (1yr)
$83,480
78th percentile (60th in MN)
Sample Size
586
Adequate data

Earnings Distribution

How Capella University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Capella University graduates earn $83k, placing them in the 78th percentile of all health and medical administrative services masters 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

Health and Medical Administrative Services masters's programs at peer institutions in Minnesota (11 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Capella University$83,480$63,818
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities$85,293
The College of Saint Scholastica$77,930$68,203
Minnesota State University Moorhead$76,067
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota$68,938$72,082
Walden University$65,641$71,940
National Median$68,718

Other Health and Medical Administrative Services Programs in Minnesota

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Minnesota schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Minneapolis
$16,488$85,293
The College of Saint Scholastica
Duluth
$40,454$77,930
Minnesota State University Moorhead
Moorhead
$10,336$76,067
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona
$43,160$68,938
Walden University
Minneapolis
$12,498$65,641

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.