Competitors:
Bridgepoint Education
Bridgepoint Education
Capella Education Company (NASDAQ: CPLA) is a pioneer in developing high-quality, online degree programs for adults. read more
Capella Education Company Company Culture
Capella Education Company Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.3/5
Capella Education Company's Overall Culture is rated C
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Environment
A+Work Culture
A+Team
A-Outlook
B+Capella Education Company CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
J Gilligan
80 /100
See More
Diversity at Capella Education Company
N/A
Share Your Opinion
Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterWomen at Capella Education Company
N/A
Share Your Opinion
Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterCapella Education Company eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-20
Capella Education Company employees are -20% more likely to recommend Capella Education Company as a great place to work
| 20% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 40% | Passives |
| 40% | Detractors |
Working at Capella Education Company
Working at Capella Education Company is rated below average by 7 employees, across various culture dimensions. Capella Education Company employees rate CEO Rating highest among all categories, and think that Retention and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting Capella Education Company’s culture in the Bottom 45% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 45% compared to other companies in Minneapolis. See below in detail how working at Capella Education Company was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Capella Education Company
C
Overall Company Culture at Capella Education Company is rated C
Last updated months ago
Bottom
45%
Capella Education Company ranks in the Bottom 45% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Share Your Opinion
Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterCapella Education Company Employee Reviews
Out of 12 Capella Education Company employee reviews, 73% were positive. The remaining 27% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Capella Education Company improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 73% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 27% |
Positive Reviews From Capella Education Company Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?They are personable, accessible, and knowledgeable.
- What is the best part about your compensation package?It is matched at a decent rate.
- What are some of the best things about your team?The team is helping and genuinely care about the students they serve. They do what is necessary to encourage success.
Constructive Feedback From Capella Education Company Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Communication and understanding the different teams at capella
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Raises for all departments, worked in Financial Aid and was paid so poorly for the amount of work I did!
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?If I was paid more, I think I would feel a lot more invested in my future at this company
Capella Education Company Company Information
Capella Education Company Company Overview
Capella Education Company (NASDAQ: CPLA) is a pioneer in developing high-quality, online degree programs for adults.
Capella Education Company Mission, Vision & Values
Capella Education Company Mission & Values
Strategic Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: STRA) is dedicated to enabling economic mobility with education. Through a suite of innovative programs and services, we help our working adult students advance their careers and improve their lives. With a focus on improving college affordability, student engagement and workforce readiness, we are supporting the growing majority of non-traditional students and ensuring that our graduates have the skills required to succeed in today’s jobs.
| Headquarter | 225 South Sixth Street, Capella Tower Minneapolis, MN United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.capellaeducation.com |
| Founding Date | 1991 |
| Tel | 6129775060 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | CPLA |
Capella Education Company Competitors
Capella Education Company competitors include Bridgepoint Education. Capella Education Company ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Capella Education Company compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Capella Education Company Employees
7 employees at Capella Education Company have reviewed Capella Education Company across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 7 Capella Education Company employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Capella Education Company are not very pleased with their total compensation at Capella Education Company, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Capella Education Company are pleased with their team. 7 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-. The majority believe the meetings at Capella Education Company are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Capella Education Company believe the environment at Capella Education Company is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Capella Education Company is comfortably fast. About 75% of the employees at Capella Education Company work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at Capella Education Company are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Capella Education Company - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Minneapolis about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Minneapolis employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 65% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Capella Education Company KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no Capella Education Company employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand Capella Education Company's KPIs and OKRs.
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?
Capella Education Company CEO & Leadership
Capella Education Company CEO - J Gilligan
80 /100
J’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 5% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Minneapolis. Capella Education Company’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Caucasian employees and Male employees. Compared to Capella Education Company’s competitors, J Gilligan ranks right above Bridgepoint Education CEO Andrew Clark. Under Gilligan’s leadership, Capella Education Company employee respondents are most happy about their Environment and the company’s Work Culture. Retention and Compensation are two areas, according to respondents, where Capella Education Company could stand to see real improvement.
Capella Education Company Leadership
The Capella Education Company Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO J Gilligan, Senior Vice President of Post-Secondary Education Andrew Watt, and Senior VP, General Counsel & Secretary Renee Jackson
J Gilligan CEO / President
J Gilligan serves as the CEO / President of Capella Education Company.
Andrew Watt Senior Vice President of Post-Secondary Education
Mr. Andrew E. Watt, also known as Andy, has been Senior Vice President of Post-Secondary Education at Capella Education... read more
Renee Jackson Senior VP, General Counsel & Secretary
Ms. Renee L. Jackson has been Senior Vice President of Capella Education Company since February 09, 2017 and its General... read more
Steven L. Polacek BS Senior VP & CFO
Mr. Steven L. Polacek, also known as Steve, B.S. has been the Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of... read more
Richard Senese Ph.D. President of Capella University and Chief Academic Officer of Capella University
Dr. Richard Senese, also known as Dick, PhD has been Chief Academic Officer of Capella University since 2014 and has... read more
Capella Education Company Salaries
How much does Capella Education Company pay?
How much do people at Capella Education Company get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Capella Education Company is $123,679, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $126,066, or $60 per hour.
At Capella Education Company, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $220,558 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $46,937 annually. Average Capella Education Company salaries by department include: Sales at $146,808, Design at $119,273, Business Development at $127,859, and Marketing at $127,406. Half of Capella Education Company salaries are above $126,066.
4 employees at Capella Education Company rank their Compensation in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 14 ratings) while 4 employees at Capella Education Company rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 5 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Capella Education Company employees include job titles like Financial Analyst. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from Capella Education Company employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $73k | $73k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $98k | $98k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $126k | $126k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $174k | $174k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $221k | $221k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $263k | $263k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $273k | $273k | 100th Percentile |
$123,679*
Average Compensation
$126,066*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Capella Education Company Salaries by City
Capella Education Company Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Capella Education Company
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Capella Education Company across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
Capella Education Company Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Capella Education Company PTO
Capella Education Company's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year. Capella Education Company's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?
Capella Education Company Careers
Capella Education Company Jobs
No Recent Jobs found for Capella Education Company on Comparably
Mark that you are interested and we will alert you when there are new positions available listed on Comparably
H1B Visa
In 2019, Capella Education Company applied for 6 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 100% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
6
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 100% Granted (6 out of 6)
- 0% Denied ( out of 6)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 6)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 6)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Capella Education Company Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Capella Education Company on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 40% | |
|---|---|---|
IT | 20% | |
Operations | 10% | |
Engineering | 10% | |
Customer Support | 10% | |
Other | 10% |
Candidates By Location
Minneapolis | 60% | |
|---|---|---|
Seattle | 10% | |
Healdsburg | 10% | |
Shakopee | 10% | |
Other | 10% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Capella Education Company
What is Capella Education Company address?
Capella Education Company location is at 225 South Sixth Street, Capella Tower
Who is the CEO of Capella Education Company?
Capella Education Company CEO is J Gilligan, their score by employees is 80
What is Capella Education Company eNPS?
The eNPS for Capella Education Company is -20
What is the salary for Copywriter in Capella Education Company?
Copywriter average salary in the US is 77k
What are the salaries in the Legal in Capella Education Company?
The average salaries for Legal in Capella Education Company is 157k
×