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 Organizational Development
- 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 Public Administration
Develop the management, communication, and collaboration skills needed to be an effective public administrator.This program is designed to provide the knowledge and skills necessary for effective public sector program and policy implementation and management. Fundamental public administration topics presented include public finance and accounting; human resource management; public-private collaboration; and strategic planning and accountability.
This undergraduate degree program has been retired.
Outcome goals and graduates' proficiency levels
We have not yet collected enough information to publish learning outcome data for this program.
Quality and Professional Relevance
- This specialization was designed around national industry standards for public administration education.
- Capella University offers one of the few opportunities for public service professionals to earn all three Public Administration degree levels—BPA, MPA, and DPA—completely online.
- Students will learn from faculty experts that bring both academic and professional experience into the courseroom from public administration and across the public service segments.
Expected Program Outcomes
- Build cultural competence within the public administration profession.
- Integrate legal and ethical standards in the decision making process.
- Engage citizens in public decision-making.
- Serve within a participatory government.
- Analyze the theoretical and practical foundations of governance.
- Build understanding of the public policy and regulatory processes.
- Employ the fundamentals of public operational management.
- Perform professionally within the field of public administration.
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:
- 11-9151 (Social and Community Service Managers)
Program cost
- Average: $41,055
- Minimum: $16,560
- Minimum: $58,500
Books
$2,825-3,325
Fees:
$50
Median Debt:
Not enough data to report at this time.
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Alumni Success Story Quote
Butch Ferguson, BS
"At Capella, it seemed like every class offered something of value that I could immediately use."