Your degree, your way: discover FlexPath
Your degree, your way: discover FlexPath
Set your own deadlines, move at your own pace. Available for select programs, FlexPath is an innovative, flexible learning format that lets you earn your degree without the constraints of pre-determined timelines and course schedules. It’s the freedom to unlock your potential – on your terms.
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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.
Choose your area of study
Business
This program includes online coursework experiences.
Specializations
- BS in Business, Accounting
- BS in Business, Business Administration
- BS in Business, Health Care Management
- BS in Business, Human Resource Management
- BS in Business, Management and Leadership
- BS in Business, Project Management
100% online coursework
Specializations
- Self-Designed Business Administration
- Health Care Management
- Human Resource Management
- Project Management
This program includes online coursework.
Sample courses
- Sourcing and Managing Talent in the Workplace
- Employment Law in the Successful Workplace
- Workplace Learning in the Digital Age
- Evidence-Based Decision-Making for HRM
This program includes online coursework experiences. With the Capella Tuition Cap, know your maximum tuition costs. Pay no more than $45,000* in tuition costs for your DBA.
Specializations
- General Management
- Organizational Leadership and Development
- Strategy and Innovation
*Eligibility rules and exclusions apply. Connect with us for details.
Education
This program includes online coursework experiences. With the Capella Tuition Cap, know your maximum tuition costs. Pay no more than $32,000* in tuition costs for your EdD.
Sample courses
- Education Leadership by Design
- Leading a Culture of Learning and Inclusion
- The Future of Educational Leadership
- Change Leadership in a Learning Organization
- Assessment and Evaluation in a Learning Organization
*Eligibility rules and exclusions apply. Connect with us for details.
This program includes online coursework.
Sample courses
- Theories on Instruction for 21st-Century Learners
- Personalized Learning: Instruction and Assessment
- Integrating Technology to Enhance Learning
- Leading Innovation and Implementing Change
Health Care Administration
This program includes 100% online coursework experiences.
Specializations
- BS in Health Care Administration, Leadership†
- BS in Health Care Administration, Health Information Management†
†AMP=Accelerated Master’s Pathway
100% online coursework
Sample courses
- Strategic Healthcare Planning
- Healthcare Finance and Reimbursement
- Introduction to Health Information Systems
- Healthcare Law and Policy
Human Services
This program includes online coursework and in-person experiences. With the Capella Tuition Cap, know your maximum tuition costs. Pay no more than $45,000* in tuition costs for your DHS.
Specializations
- Leadership and Organizational Management**
*Eligibility rules and exclusions apply. Connect with us for details.
**FlexPath available
Information Technology
This program includes online coursework experiences.
Specializations
- BS in IT, General Information Technology*
- BS in IT, Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- BS in IT, Information Assurance and Cybersecurity*
- BS in IT, Network and Cloud Computing
- BS in IT, Software Development in an Internet of Things (IoT) Space
*FlexPath available
Nursing
This program includes online coursework experiences. With the Capella Tuition Cap, know your maximum tuition costs. Pay no more than $32,000* in tuition costs for your DNP.
Sample courses
- Collaboration, Communication, and Case Analysis for Doctoral Learners
- 21st-Century Health Care Improvement
- Evaluation and Interpretation of Data in Health Care
- Executive Leadership in Contemporary Nursing
- Nursing Technology and Health Care Information Systems
*Eligibility rules and exclusions apply. Connect with us for details.
This program includes online coursework experiences.
Specializations
- MS in Nursing, Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
- MS in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner
- MS in Nursing, Care Coordination*
- MS in Nursing, Nursing Education*
- MS in Nursing, Nursing Informatics*
- MS in Nursing, Nursing Leadership and Administration*
- MS in Nursing, RN-to-MSN Care Coordination*
- MS in Nursing, RN-to-MSN Nursing Education*
- MS in Nursing, RN-to-MSN Nursing Informatics*
- MS in Nursing, RN-to-MSN Nursing Leadership and Administration*
*FlexPath available
BS in Nursing, RN-to-BSN†
100% online coursework
Sample courses
- Assessment, Communication, and Collaboration
- Organizational and Systems Management for Quality Outcomes
- Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Vulnerable and Diverse Populations
- Nursing Leadership and Management
- Collaborative Group Process for Nursing Professionals
†AMP=Accelerated Master’s Pathway
100% online coursework
Specializations
- RN-to-MSN Care Coordination
- RN-to-MSN Nursing Education
- RN-to-MSN Nursing Informatics
- RN-to-MSN Nursing Leadership and Administration
Psychology
100% online coursework.
Sample Courses
- Psychology in a Diverse World
- Psychology of Social Media
- Psychology of the Workplace
- Development Across the Lifespan
- Criminal Psychology & Behavior
- Stress, Trauma, and Wellness
This program includes online coursework.
Specializations
- General Psychology*
- Child and Adolescent Development*
- Educational Psychology*
- Industrial/Organizational Psychology*
- Sport Psychology*
*FlexPath available
Why FlexPath is a smart choice for your degree
Move at your own pace
Set your own deadlines and move at your own speed, so you can earn your degree on your terms.
Pay per session
Pay per 12-week billing session rather than per credit, so the faster you move, the more you save.
Academic support
You’ll be assigned a support team, which includes the course instructor and your academic coach.
Reasons why FlexPath is the smart choice for your degree
“Because I was working multiple jobs during my program, Capella’s FlexPath format made it possible for me to earn my degree. I was able to take courses when I can, at my speed, which permitted me to speed up when I had bandwidth and slow down when I didn’t. Capella gave me the flexibility I needed.”
of alumni agree FlexPath was the perfect fit.
Alumni Outcomes Survey 2022-2023
Try before you enroll
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)
How does Capella support FlexPath students?
- 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
of alumni report that FlexPath allowed them to use their knowledge and experience to move faster through their programs.
Alumni Outcomes Survey 2022-2023
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.