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Computer & Information Sciences at Capella University

Computer & Information Sciences at Capella University

If you are interested in studying computer & information sciences, you may want to check out the program at Capella University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Capella University is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and approximately 38,930 students attend the school each year.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Computer & Information Sciences section at the bottom of this page.

Capella University Computer & Information Sciences Degrees Available

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer & Information Sciences
  • Master’s Degree in Computer & Information Sciences

Online Classes Are Available at Capella University

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

Capella University does offer online education options in computer & information sciences for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Master’s Degree

There were 93 students who received their doctoral degrees in computer & information sciences, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Computer & Information Sciences Student Demographics at Capella University

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer & information sciences majors at Capella University.

Capella University Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Program

21% Women
37% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
For the most recent academic year available, 79% of computer & information sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 21% went to women.

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About 52% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in computer & information sciences at Capella University are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Capella University with a bachelor's in computer & information sciences.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 10
Black or African American 25
Hispanic or Latino 21
White 85
International Students 1
Other Races/Ethnicities 21

Capella University Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Program

41% Women
49% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
For the most recent academic year available, 59% of computer & information sciences master's degrees went to men and 41% went to women.

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In the computer & information sciences master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 49% of degree recipients. That is 12% better than the national average.*

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Capella University with a master's in computer & information sciences.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 3
Black or African American 27
Hispanic or Latino 6
White 35
International Students 1
Other Races/Ethnicities 7

Concentrations Within Computer & Information Sciences

If you plan to be a computer & information sciences major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Capella University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Information Technology 289
Computer Information Systems 121
Computer Systems Networking 27
Computer Programming 16
Data Processing 14
Computer Software & Applications 2

Careers That Computer & Information Sciences Grads May Go Into

A degree in computer & information sciences can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MN, the home state for Capella University.

Occupation Jobs in MN Average Salary in MN
Software Applications Developers 19,970 $96,750
Computer Systems Analysts 18,710 $92,920
Computer User Support Specialists 12,910 $55,560
Computer and Information Systems Managers 9,510 $143,300
Managers 9,350 $128,590

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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