Capitol Technology University

Laurel, Maryland

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1927Large suburbSEVP certified

About

Capitol Technology University (formerly Capitol College) is a private university in South Laurel, Maryland, near Washington, DC. The university was founded in 1927 as the Capitol Radio Engineering Institute by a former US Navy Radioman. CREI changed its name to Capitol Institute of Technology in 1964, changed its name again to Capitol College in 1987, and Capitol Technology University in 2014. Capitol offers undergraduate and graduate programs specializing in engineering, computer science, information technology, and business. It is classified among "D/PU: Doctoral/Professional Universities" and is a National Center of Academic Excellence in Information Assurance Education.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$28,258
Estimated total for international students: US$43,559

Net price calculatormycapitol.captechu.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 315
Graduate students: 746
International undergraduates: 3%
Students per teacher: 9 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 74%

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 64%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$100,085

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (85)

Bachelor's degrees22 subjects

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringAir TransportationBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralComputer EngineeringComputer Engineering Technologies/TechniciansComputer ProgrammingComputer Software and Media ApplicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementConstruction ManagementData ScienceElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansEngineering-Related FieldsEngineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, OtherHomeland SecurityIntelligence, Command Control and Information OperationsManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMechatronics, Robotics, and Automation EngineeringPublic HealthSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness

Master's degrees23 subjects

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringAir TransportationBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherComputer ScienceComputer Systems Networking and TelecommunicationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementConstruction ManagementEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering-Related FieldsHomeland SecurityHuman Computer InteractionInformation Science/StudiesIntelligence, Command Control and Information OperationsManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMechatronics, Robotics, and Automation EngineeringMilitary Systems and Maintenance TechnologyPublic HealthSustainability StudiesSystems EngineeringSystems Science and Theory

Doctoral degrees27 subjects

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringAir TransportationBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences and Support Services, OtherComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementConstruction ManagementData ScienceEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchEngineering-Related FieldsHomeland SecurityHomeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, OtherHousing and Human EnvironmentsHuman Computer InteractionIntelligence, Command Control and Information OperationsInternational Relations and National Security StudiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMechatronics, Robotics, and Automation EngineeringMilitary Applied SciencesMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherPublic HealthReal EstateSecurity Science and TechnologySustainability StudiesSystems Engineering

Associate's degrees2 subjects

Computer Engineering Technologies/TechniciansElectrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Undergraduate certificates4 subjects

Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space EngineeringBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and Management

Graduate certificates7 subjects

Air TransportationBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementHomeland SecurityInformation Science/StudiesManagement Information Systems and ServicesSecurity Science and Technology

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.