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Develop workplace skills with a career-focused degree or certificate. As a leader in online learning, Capella offers two learning formats that provide flexible online learning for working adults. With a variety of programs to choose from, you could find the right fit to help meet your goals.

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Learning format

certificate 10,9,7,8,2
masters 8,10,12,2,1,26,9,7
bachelors 1,2,7,8,10,26
doctoral 8,12,7,2,10,26,1
certificate
masters 8,2,10,7
bachelors 2,7,1,10,8
doctoral 2,10,12

Accredited and recognized

Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Accreditation provides the assurance we meet standards for quality of faculty, curriculum, student services and fiscal stability. See all our accreditations and recognitions.


Professional accreditations

To meet an ACBSP requirement, graduation and retention data are available.
The GAC Accredited Program seal is a mark of Project Management Institute, Inc.

Why choose Capella

With an online degree from Capella, you can build skills and knowledge that may open doors to new possibilities.

Competency-based education

Our curriculum combines theory and practice to help you develop skills that may expand your career options.

Online education. Two ways.

To meet the needs of busy professionals, we offer two competency-based online learning formats – GuidedPath, available in all programs or FlexPath, available in select programs.

No-cost online gen ed courses

Courses through our affiliate, Sophia Learning, can give you a head start on select bachelor’s degrees. Learn more.

Credit for professional knowledge

You may be able to turn work experience, trainings, certifications and prior coursework into college credit.  

 

Comprehensive support services

Enrollment specialists, academic coaches, advisors and career services will be there for you every step of the way. 

Transfer credits

Capella makes transferring credits from an accredited institution a straightforward process, helping you earn your degree in less time.

Have questions about Capella University programs? Start here.

Capella University has maintained institutional accreditation 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. The list of accredited programs and specializations is available here.

Capella offers multiple ways to save on your degree including scholarships, credit for prior learning, transfer credits and more.

  • Scholarships: Explore scholarships. Capella Progress Reward scholarships and other scholarships are available to eligible students in select degree programs and never have to be paid back.
  • Transfer credit: You may be able to save time and money on your Capella degree by transferring credits* from an accredited university.
  • Credit for prior learning (CPL): Earn credit for knowledge you’ve gained through professional experiences, training and industry certifications with CPL.
     

*All transfer and CPL must be completed prior to starting any program in the FlexPath format. Any professional certification or external courses taken concurrently with FlexPath enrollment cannot be recognized in the Capella degree program.

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.

Faculty who connect academics with the workplace

Capella faculty are more than instructors – they’re practicing professionals who bring first-hand experience into the courseroom. By connecting theory to real-world application, they help you build the skills employers value.

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Financing Guide

We can help you understand education financing, review your options, and explore ways to save on your degree.

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