Outcome goals and graduates’ proficiency levels

These results show recent Capella graduates' proficiency levels in the expected learning outcomes for this program. Faculty make this assessment in the capstone course—the final course in which Capella students demonstrate what they’ve learned.

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Public Safety specializations

• Criminal Justice
• Emergency Management
• Homeland Security

Quality and Professional Relevance

• Capella faculty have extensive public safety experience in organizations such as the FBI, NYPD, Federal Bureau of Prisons, U.S. Customs, U.S. Army, and the Florida Division of Emergency Management.
• Capella is a preferred provider of higher education for the FBI National Academy Associates (FBINAA).
• Capella is the first and currently only university recognized by Quality Matters at the program level for our commitment to course quality assurance in support of our public safety programs.
• All Capella Public Safety specializations were developed in a post-9/11, post-Hurricane Katrina environment.
• The National Security Agency and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security have designated Capella a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education.

Expected Program Outcomes for All Specializations

1. Manage causes and threats to public safety.
2. Respond ethically and professionally to a variety of incidents that threaten public safety.
3. Think critically about public safety issues.
4. Evaluate impact of multiculturalism and diversity on the public safety discipline.
5. Communicate effectively.
6. Lead and manage public safety organizations.

Bachelor's degree graduates

Data from graduates across all bachelors programs have been combined for these Career Outcomes results.

Graduates of Capella University's bachelor's programs say their Capella education is relevant to their career goals and helped them meet program outcomes. They are likely to recommend Capella to others.

Percentage of respondents who answered affirmatively
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q4 2009 – Q3 2010.

Capella bachelor's degree graduates report gaining knowledge and skills which are applicable in a range of professional settings.

Percentage of respondents who rated themselves as "proficient" or "distinguished" on ability to demonstrate the skill or ability on the job.
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q4 2009 – Q3 2010

Bachelor's degree graduates

Data from graduates across all bachelors programs have been combined for these Student Experience results.

Capella University bachelor's degree alumni report high satisfaction with the salary, benefits and responsibilities of their jobs. The most common industries in which bachelor's alumni are employed are IT, education, government, healthcare, and manufacturing.

Percentage of respondents who answered "satisfied" or "very satisfied"
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q4 2009 – Q3 2010.

Many of our bachelor's degree graduates report receiving a salary increase and gaining recognition from employers for their Capella degrees. Many also said they advanced in their careers or received a promotion.

Percentage of respondents who indicated they had accomplished each item
Source: Responses to the Alumni Outcomes Survey one year after graduation. The data were collected during Q4 2009 – Q3 2010.