Outcome Reports
- Doctoral
- DBA Doctor of Business Administration
- DHA Doctor of Health Administration
- DNP Doctor of Nursing Practice
- DPA Doctor of Public Administration
- DrPH Doctor of Public Health
- DSW Doctor of Social Work
- EdD Doctor of Education
- PhD Advanced Studies in Human Behavior
- PhD Business
- PhD Business Management
- PhD Counselor Education & Supervision
- PhD Education
- PhD Human Services
- PhD Information Technology
- PhD Organization and Management
- PhD Psychology
- PhD Public Safety
- PsyD Doctor of Psychology
- PsyD Doctor of Psychology in School Psychology
- EdS
- Master's
- MHA Master of Health Administration
- MNML Nonprofit Management and Leadership
- MPA Master of Public Administration
- MPA Master of Public Administration & MS Public Safety
- MPH Master of Public Health
- MS Addiction Counseling
- MS Career Counseling
- MS Education
- MS Higher Education
- MS Homeland Security
- MS Human Resource Management
- MS Human Services
- MS Information Technology
- MS Information Systems & Technology Management
- MS Leadership
- MS Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy
- MS Mental Health Counseling
- MS Organizational Development
- MS Organization & Management
- MS Psychology
- MS Public Safety
- MS School Counseling
- MS Studies in Human Behavior
- MSN Master of Science in Nursing
- MBA
- MBA Accounting Specialization
- MBA Business Intelligence Specialization
- MBA Entrepreneurship Specialization
- MBA Finance Specialization
- MBA General Business Specialization
- MBA Global Operations and Supply Chain Management Specialization
- MBA Health Care Management Specialization
- MBA Human Resource Management Specialization
- MBA Information Technology Management Specialization
- MBA Marketing
- MBA Project Management Specialization
- Bachelor's
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Gain a broad understanding of psychology and learn the skills you need to work in a wide range of fields.Develop an understanding of human learning, emotions, and behaviors with this BS in Psychology designed around the American Psychological Association (APA) Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major. Learn skills in research, writing, problem solving, and synthesizing and evaluating information. Prepare to continue study at the graduate level or pursue careers in a variety of fields, including public service, law enforcement, business, sales, market research, health care, and social services.
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 in Psychology specializations
- General Psychology
Quality and Professional Relevance
- Capella's BS in Psychology program is designed around the APA Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major.
- Capella's BS in Psychology faculty have a wide range of professional and academic experience.
- Capella's BS in Psychology curriculum reflects input from both academic and professional psychologists.
- Capella's BS in Psychology degree draws on the faculty and curriculum expertise of its graduate level programs in psychology and mental health.
Expected Program Outcomes for All Specializations
- Demonstrate familiarity with the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in psychology.
- Apply information analysis and research methods and use technology tools and applications appropriate for psychology.
- Develop effective communication and quantitative literacy skills.
- Use critical thinking, creative thinking, and problem-solving in psychology.
- Apply psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues.
- Demonstrate the ability to understand ethical behavior, tolerate ambiguity, value empirical evidence, and respect the complexity of sociocultural and international diversity.
- Conceptualize the application of one's values, skills, and knowledge of psychology to realize personal goals, professional opportunities, and societal needs.
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 Q3 2011 – Q2 2012.
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 Q3 2011 – Q2 2012.
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 Q3 2011 – Q2 2012.
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 Q3 2011 – Q2 2012
Expense, completion, &
career information
Expected time to completion:
4 years
On Time Completion Rate:
98%
SOC codes:
- 21-1090 (Miscellaneous community and social service specialists)
- 11-2000 (Advertising, marketing, promotions, public relations, and sales managers)
- 19-3030 (Psychology)
Program cost
Average: $43,180
Books
$1,064-3,990
Fees:
$50
Median Debt:
- Federal Financial Aid: $13,401
- Private Loan debt: $0
- Capella Pay Plan: $0
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Alumni Success Story Quote
Butch Ferguson, BS
"At Capella, it seemed like every class offered something of value that I could immediately use."