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 Leadership
- MS Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy
- MS Mental Health Counseling
- 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 Public Safety
Build your career in law enforcement, homeland security, criminal justice, or emergency managementDevelop a foundation of knowledge in public safety research, theory and principles. Learn the processes, procedures, and techniques you need to protect and serve your community in a variety of public safety positions.
Outcome goals and graduates' proficiency levels
We have not yet collected enough information to publish learning outcome data for this program.
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Public Safety specializations
- Criminal Justice
- Emergency Management
- Homeland Security
Quality and Professional Relevance
- Capella faculty have extensive public safety experience in organizations such as the FBI, NYPD, Federal Bureau of Prisons, U.S. Customs, U.S. Army, and the Florida Division of Emergency Management.
- Capella is a preferred provider of higher education for the FBI National Academy Associates (FBINAA).
- Capella is the first and currently only university recognized by Quality Matters at the program level for our commitment to course quality assurance in support of our public safety programs.
- All Capella Public Safety specializations were developed in a post-9/11, post-Hurricane Katrina environment.
- The National Security Agency and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security have designated Capella a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education.
Expected Program Outcomes for All Specializations
- Manage causes and threats to public safety.
- Respond ethically and professionally to a variety of incidents that threaten public safety.
- Think critically about public safety issues.
- Evaluate impact of multiculturalism and diversity on the public safety discipline.
- Communicate effectively.
- Lead and manage public safety organizations.
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 Q4 2009 – Q3 2010.
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 Q4 2009 – Q3 2010
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 Q4 2009 – Q3 2010.
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 Q4 2009 – Q3 2010.
Expense completion &
career information
Expected time to completion:
4 years
On Time Completion Rate:
Not enough data to report at this time.%
SOC codes:
- 13-1061 (Emergency managment specialists)
- 33-100 (Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aids)
Program cost
- Average: $38,500
- Minimum: $15,600
- Maximum: $55,800
Books
$2,545-3,045
Fees:
$300
Median Debt:
Not enough data to report at this time.
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Alumni Success Story Quote
Carol Roman
"I now have a better understanding of how supply chain and inventory management actually works. That helps me apply what I've learned to find better ways of doing things."