Capitol Technology University in Laurel, Maryland, is a premier, private institution renowned for its laser-focus on high-demand STEM fields, particularly its top-tier, NSA-designated programs in cybersecurity, astronautical engineering, and computer science. The university’s tight-knit, career-minded campus culture offers a highly collaborative, hands-on student experience highlighted by opportunities to work on real-world projects in specialized facilities like the Space Operations Institute. What truly sets Capitol Tech apart is its strategic proximity to the Washington, D.C. tech corridor and its unique "Capitol Commitment," a guarantee that promises graduates a relevant, competitive-salaried job within 90 days of commencement or the university will provide up to 36 credits of tuition-free additional courses.
Wikipedia:Capitol Technology University 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.
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