Median Earnings (1yr)
$86,919
85th percentile
Sample Size
23
Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Capella University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Capella University graduates earn $87k, placing them in the 85th percentile of all student counseling and personnel services doctoral programs nationally.

Compare to Similar Programs in Minnesota

Student Counseling and Personnel Services doctoral's programs at peer institutions in Minnesota (3 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Capella University$86,919
Walden University$90,544
National Median$77,288

Other Student Counseling and Personnel Services Programs in Minnesota

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across Minnesota schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
Walden University
Minneapolis
$12,498$90,544

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.