Located in Laurel, Maryland, Capitol Technology University is a specialized, STEM-focused institution renowned for its close ties to the defense, intelligence, and aerospace sectors. The university's strongest programs center on cybersecurity, computer science, astronautical engineering, and unmanned systems, providing a practical, hands-on curriculum taught by industry-active faculty. The campus culture is tight-knit, career-driven, and collaborative, with students bonded by shared technical passions and regular participation in cyber competitions and technical clubs. Distinctively, the university offers the "Capitol Commitment," a job guarantee that pays up to $50,000 in tuition assistance if a qualifying graduate does not secure a position within 90 days of commencement, underscoring its exceptional career-placement pipeline.
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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