Whether you choose a PhD or professional doctorate, Capella’s online degree programs allow flexibility for busy professionals, so you can live your life and still earn your degree.
A tuition cap is a limit on how much tuition you’ll pay for an eligible doctoral program. Capella tuition caps help make the cost of your education more affordable and transparent. Books, course materials, supplies, equipment and other fees as well as travel expenses for residencies and practicum do not count toward the tuition cap threshold.
Online doctorate degrees
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With an online doctoral degree from Capella, you can build skills and knowledge that could open doors to new possibilities.
Research webinars integrated with coursework help you focus on completing your dissertation or capstone.
Our curriculum challenges your mind and advances your knowledge as you prepare to pursue your goals.
Our scholar-practitioner faculty members bring the latest theories and practices into the courseroom.
Depending on your program, you’ll engage in a blend of coursework, exams and hands-on experiences – such as site-based learning and residencies – designed to help you grow as a scholar and practitioner.
92%
of doctoral alumni believe the education experience at Capella was designed around the needs of working professionals.
Alumni Outcomes Survey, 2025, point of graduation
Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation to accredit degree granting colleges and universities. Select bachelor’s degree programs have earned specialized accreditations. Learn more about Capella’s accredited programs and specializations.
Capella University faculty are scholar-practitioners who are active in their respective fields and specially trained in online instruction. Our faculty bring real-world experience to the curriculum, evaluate student work and are available when students have questions or want feedback.
The length of time to complete your degree will depend on many factors including your degree level and learning format. Connect with our enrollment specialists to learn more.
Capella offers multiple ways to save on your doctoral degree including scholarships, employer partnership discounts, transfer credits and more.
Applying to Capella University is easy. First, review the admission requirements for doctoral degree programs, then apply online in a few steps.
Our faculty work at Fortune 1000 companies, run their own businesses, publish scholarly works and present within their professional fields. Specially trained in online instruction, they bring current best practices and real-world experience to the courseroom and our career-focused curriculum, so you can learn the skills employers value.
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