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Computer & Information Sciences at Capella University

If you plan to study computer and information sciences, take a look at what Capella University has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.

Capella University is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota and approximately 38,930 students attend the school each year. Of the 5,286 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Capella University in 2021, 237 of them were computer and information sciences majors.

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

  • Basic Certificate in Computer & Information Sciences (Less Than 1 Year)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer & Information Sciences
  • Master’s Degree in Computer & Information Sciences
  • Doctorate 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 and information sciences for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:

  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Master’s Degree

Capella University Computer & Information Sciences Rankings

Each year, College Factual ranks computer and information sciences programs across the country. The following shows how Capella University performed in these rankings.

Note: While rankings may be a good starting point when you're researching a school, they don't necessarily highlight all of a school's strengths. Don't forget to check out the other details that are available for a school to see if it has what you're looking for in a program.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The computer and information sciences major at Capella University is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Computer & Information Sciences. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.

Ranking Type Rank
Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Doctor’s Degree Schools 1
20
Most Popular Online Computer & Information Sciences Graduate Certificate Schools 21
Most Popular Computer & Information Sciences Schools 105
Best Value Computer & Information Sciences Schools 179
Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools 268
Most Focused Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools 920

In 2021, 120 students received their master’s degree in computer and information sciences from Capella University. This makes it the #104 most popular school for computer and information sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.

There were 93 students who received their doctoral degrees in computer and 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 and information sciences majors at Capella University.

Capella University Computer & Information Sciences Bachelor’s Program

33% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
The computer and information sciences program at Capella University awarded 237 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 67% of these degrees went to men with the other 33% going to women. The typical computer and information sciences bachelor's degree program is made up of only 25% women. So female students are more repesented at Capella University since its program graduates 8% more women than average.

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About 51% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in computer and 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 and information sciences.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 13
Black or African American 31
Hispanic or Latino 14
White 120
International Students 5
Other Races/Ethnicities 54

Capella University Computer & Information Sciences Master’s Program

39% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
The computer and information sciences program at Capella University awarded 120 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 61% of these degrees went to men with the other 39% going to women.

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In the computer and information sciences master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 46% of degree recipients. That is 9% 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 and information sciences.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 5
Black or African American 32
Hispanic or Latino 10
White 47
International Students 1
Other Races/Ethnicities 25

Capella University also has a doctoral program available in computer and information sciences. In 2021, 93 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Concentrations Within Computer & Information Sciences

The following computer and information sciences concentations are available at Capella University. 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 and 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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