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Computer Programming at Capella University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Computer Programming, 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 in Minneapolis, MN.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 18 computer programming degrees were awarded at Capella University.

Online & Distance Learning at Capella University

Capella University operates as a distance-education institution, so Computer Programming coursework can be completed remotely.

Computer Programming Rankings at Capella University

Use these rankings to compare Capella University’s Computer Programming program to other colleges that offer this major.

Bachelor’s-Level Rankings

Ranking	Scope	Rank
Best Value	Minnesota	#6 of 7
Best Schools (Quality)	Minnesota	#7 of 7
Best Value	The Plains States (Region)	#22 of 25
Best Schools (Quality)	The Plains States (Region)	#24 of 25
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#146 of 222
Best Value	Nationwide	#197 of 222

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the diversity of Computer Programming graduates at Capella University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Computer Programming graduates at Capella University are 11% women (2) and 89% men (16).

Computer Programming Bachelor’s Program at Capella University

Among the 18 bachelor’s computer programming degrees awarded at Capella University, 11% were women (2) and 89% were men (16).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Computer Programming bachelor’s degree recipients at Capella University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	12
Hispanic / Latino	2
Black / African American	1
Asian	1
Two or More Races	1
Unknown	1

Minority students account for 28% of Computer Programming bachelor’s degree recipients at Capella University, below the national average of 35%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Computer Programming Concentrations at Capella University

This Computer Programming program at Capella University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration	Graduates
Specific Application Programming	18

Best-Paid Careers for Computer Programming Graduates

Those who complete Computer Programming program at Capella University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Computer Programming graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation	Nationwide Median Wage
Web Developers	$125,527
Computer Programmers	$109,892
Computer Network Support Specialists	$107,799
Web and Digital Interface Designers	$88,198
Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers	$80,062
Software Developers	$76,447
Video Game Designers	$62,617
Computer Science Teachers, Postsecondary	$35,659

References

• IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
• O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.