Education, General
Master's degree · Capella University · Minneapolis, MN
$56,264Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$71,396Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
$18,220Median federal debt
83Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the master's degree program in Education, General at Capella University earn a median of $56,264 one year after completing the program. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $65,824 four years after graduating (middle half: $52,724–$82,084). Median debt is $18,220, about 32% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Education, General (Master's degree) at other Minnesota schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Hamline University Saint Paul | $67,927 | $17,849 |
| Saint Mary's University of Minnesota Winona | $59,959 | $20,407 |
| Walden University Minneapolis | $59,485 | $20,500 |
| Bethel University Saint Paul | $57,694 | $23,241 |
| Southwest Minnesota State University Marshall | $55,867 | $17,448 |
| Winona State University Winona | $52,019 | — |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato Mankato | $51,118 | $20,169 |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth | $50,147 | — |
| St Catherine University Saint Paul | $49,567 | $34,326 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Education, General graduates from Capella University make?
The median salary is $56,264 one year after graduation.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $18,220.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.