With FlexPath, you can finish the bachelor’s degree you started in 22 months for $20,000 or earn your master’s degree in 15 months and under $18,000.
Based on fastest 25 percent of students. Your program length and cost will vary by your degree program, transfer credits, the per-session cost and how quickly you complete courses. Books, supplies and other fees apply.
Capella programs available with FlexPath
Our programs in the FlexPath learning format have monthly start dates, so you can start whenever you’re ready. No GMAT or GRE required.
Learning format
BS in Business
BS in Computer Science
BS in Health Care Administration
BS in Information Technology
BS in Nursing (BSN)
BS in Psychology
BS in Public Health
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Doctor of Education (EdD)
Doctor of Health Administration (DHA)
Doctor of Information Technology (DIT)
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Doctor of Public Health (DrPH)
Doctor of Social Work (DSW)
EdS in School Psychology
Graduate Certificate in Business
Graduate Certificate in Counseling
Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences
Graduate Certificate in Psychology
MS in Analytics
MS in Applied Behavior Analysis
MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
MS in Clinical Psychology
MS in Education
MS in Human Resource Management
MS in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity
MS in Information Technology
MS in Marriage and Family Therapy
MS in Nursing (MSN)
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MSN in Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
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MSN in Care Coordination
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MSN in Family Nurse Practitioner
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MSN in Nursing Education
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MSN in Nursing Informatics
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MSN in Nursing Leadership and Administration
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RN-to-MSN Care Coordination
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RN-to-MSN Nursing Education
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RN-to-MSN Nursing Informatics
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RN-to-MSN Nursing Leadership and Administration
MS in Psychology
MS in School Counseling
MS in School Psychology
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Health Administration (MHA)
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Master of Social Work (MSW) Advanced Standing
PhD in Behavior Analysis
PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision
PhD in Psychology
PsyD in Clinical Psychology
PsyD in School Psychology
Why FlexPath is a smart choice for your degree
What students say about Capella’s flexibility, support and affordability
Questions about FlexPath? Start here.
- Self-paced learning format
- Set your own deadlines
- No weekly discussions
- Monthly start dates – start whenever you’re ready
- One-on-one engagement with faculty
- Take one or two courses at a time and successfully complete as many as you can in one 12-week billing session; books, supplies and other fees apply
- The faster you move through your courses, the more you save
Faculty and staff
- Enrollment counselors
- Academic coaches
- Financial aid advisor
- Scholar-practitioner faculty
Academic assistance
- Tech support 24/7
- Capella library
- Career center
- Learning and study strategy tools
Financial resources
- Assistance creating a financial plan
- Employer and association discounts
- Financial aid information
- Scholarships details
“At Capella I value the flexibility – the ability to earn my degree at my own pace was extremely convenient. I also valued the support I received from the faculty. No matter who I called I always received the help I needed on the spot.”
Yes, and Capella University makes transferring credits from another accredited university or college a straightforward process. All transfer and Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) credit must be completed prior to starting any program in the FlexPath format and transcripts must be received within the first 12-week billing session. Any professional certification or external courses taken concurrently with FlexPath enrollment cannot be recognized in the Capella degree program.
Capella lets you transfer previous college credit to potentially cover up to 75% of select bachelor’s degrees.
Try before you enroll
The FlexPath learning format is designed to help you manage your schedule and costs. You can set your own deadlines, leverage your experience to move forward at your own pace and take advantage of one tuition fee every 12-week billing session to help lower the cost of earning a degree.
Books, supplies, and other fees apply.
Accreditations & partnerships
Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Several programs have specialized accreditations.


The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) has accredited Capella University business programs and select specializations. The full accreditation statement and the list of accredited programs and specializations is available here. Established in 1988, ACBSP is the only organization offering specialized business accreditation for all degree levels, from associate to baccalaureate to doctoral degree programs.
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, and Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Capella University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org)