Faculty Salary By Academic Rank at Capella University

The 2025 average faculty salary is $68,646 at Capella University across all academic ranks. Capella's faculty salary increased by 1.80% compared to the 2024 salary.

At Capella University, by academic rank:

The average no academic rank salary is $68,646, representing a 1.80% increase from the previous year (+$1,215).

Average Salary by Academic Rank Chart

This chart summarizes average faculty salary by academic rank at Capella University for the most recent year and the prior year. The side-by-side bars compare current versus previous salaries for each rank, while the line shows the percentage change to highlight increases, decreases, or no change.

Faculty Salary By Gender

The following tables show the average faculty salary by academic rank and gender at Capella University.

At Capella, the average male faculty's salary is $70,906 and female faculty's is $67,898. The difference in salary between male and female faculty $3,008, with male faculty' annual salary being 4.43% higher than that of female faculty.

Average Faculty Salary at Capella University
Contract Length	Total	Men	Women
Equated to 9-Month Contract	$68,646 +$1,215 (1.80%)	$70,906 +$1,692 (2.44%)	$67,898 +$1,160 (1.74%)
9-Month Contract	No Faculty with 9-Month Contract
10-Month Contract	No Faculty with 10-Month Contract
11-Month Contract	No Faculty with 11-Month Contract
12-Month Contract	$91,528 +$1,620 (1.80%)	$94,541 +$2,256 (2.44%)	$90,531 +$1,547 (1.74%)

The average salary for Capella's 177 No academic rank is $68,646. By gender, the average male no academic rank salary is $70,906, and that of female no academic rank is $67,898. The salary difference between male and female no academic rank is $3,008, which means male no academic rank's salary is 4.43% higher than female no academic rank's salary.

No academic rank Salary at Capella University
Contract Length	Total	Men	Women
Equated to 9-Month Contract	$68,646 +$1,215 (1.80%)	$70,906 +$1,692 (2.44%)	$67,898 +$1,160 (1.74%)
9-Month Contract	No academic rank with 9-Month Contract
10-Month Contract	No academic rank with 10-Month Contract
11-Month Contract	No academic rank with 11-Month Contract
12-Month Contract	$91,528 +$1,620 (1.80%)	$94,541 +$2,256 (2.44%)	$90,531 +$1,547 (1.74%)

Faculty Salary Changes over Past 5 Years

The average salary for Capella faculty has increased 8.33%, from $62,928 to $68,646.

Capella University Faculty Salary Increase over Past 5 Years by Academic Rank
Year	All Faculty	Professor	Associate Professor	Assistant Professor	Instructor
2019	$62,928	-	-	-	-
2020	$63,929	-	-	-	-
2021	$64,609	-	-	-	-
2022	$64,718	-	-	-	-
2023	$66,011	-	-	-	-
2024	$67,431	-	-	-	-
2025	$68,646	-	-	-	-
5 Years Change	$5,718 8.33%	- -	- -	- -	- -

Faculty Salary Trends Chart by Academic Rank

This interactive faculty salary trends chart shows year-by-year average salaries for all faculty, professors, associate professors, assistant professors, and instructors at Capella University. It highlights long-term salary growth, rank-by-rank changes, and historical comparisons to help evaluate compensation trends and academic rank salary patterns over the past 5 years.

How Capella Faculty Salary Compared?

Capella's average faculty salary is $68,646. Capella's faculty salary is slightly lower than the national average faculty salary at four-years colleges ($73,709). Its salary is also slightly lower than the average salary ($72,590) of four-years colleges in Minnesota.

Capella University is a Doctoral/Research University according to the Carnegie Classification. When compared Doctoral/Research University, its salary is lower than national average and slightly lower than Minnesota Doctoral/Research University.

2025 Faculty Salary Comparison by Category and Level
	Average Faculty Salary
Capella University	$68,646
Doctoral/Research University	$77,759
Minnesota Doctoral/Research University	$74,354
National Average (Four-years Colleges)	$73,709
Four-years Minnesota Colleges	$72,590

Similar Schools' Faculty Salary

Compared to similar colleges such as Walden University and Rasmussen University-Minnesota, Capella's faculty salary is much higher than the average salary ($39,757). You can compare the salary to analyze or make a decision.

Compare Salary by Academic Rank

	Average Faculty Salary	Number of Faculty
Capella University	$68,646	1,413
Walden University Minneapolis, MN	$66,650	2,542
Rasmussen University-Minnesota St. Cloud, MN	$58,708	1,103
Academy College Bloomington, MN	$24,375	22
American Academy of Health and Wellness Roseville, MN	$9,294	11

Compare Salary by Academic Rank

Frequently Asked Questions about Faculty Salary at Capella

Here are some frequently asked questions about faculty salary at Capella, along with detailed answers based on the latest available data.

What is the average faculty salary at Capella?

The average faculty salary at Capella is $68,646 for the most recent year with available data. By academic rank, the average salaries are as follows:

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How does Capella's faculty salary compare to similar schools?

Compared to similar schools, such as Walden, Rasmussen University-Minnesota, Academy and 3 other similar schools, Capella's average faculty salary is much higher than the average salary of similar institutions, which is $39,757. Compare them in the table above.

How does Capella's faculty salary compare to four-years colleges nationally?

Compared to four-years colleges nationally, Capella's average faculty salary is slightly lower than the average salary of four-years colleges nationally, which is $73,709.

How does Capella's faculty salary compare to Doctoral/Research University nationally?

Compared to Doctoral/Research University nationally, Capella's average faculty salary is lower than the average salary of Doctoral/Research University nationally, which is $77,759.

What are the salary trends for faculty at Capella?

The salary trends for faculty at Capella over the past few years show that the average salary has Capella's faculty salary increased by 1.80% compared to the 2024 salary. For more detailed trends by academic rank, please refer to the faculty salary trends table and chart above.

What is the gender pay difference among faculty at Capella?

The gender pay difference among faculty at Capella is higher for male faculty by $3,008 (4.43%).

How many faculty members are included in the salary data for Capella?

The salary data for Capella includes a total of 177 faculty members across all ranks.

How does Capella's faculty salary compare to state averages?

Compared to state averages for private 4-year college, Capella's average faculty salary is slightly lower than the average faculty salary for colleges in Minnesota, which is $72,590.