Capitol Technology University

Capitol Technology University was founded in Washington, DC, as the Capitol Radio Engineering Institute in 1927 by Eugene H. Rietzke. A Navy veteran and radio operator, Rietzke foresaw the need for an advanced school that could produce talented radio and electronics technicians. CREI began as a correspondence school, but its popularity led to the 1932 opening of a residence division allowing students to work hands on in laboratories. As radio technology improved, new training programs and courses were quickly added. Following World War II, CREI became one of the first three technical institutes accredited by the Engineers’ Council for Professional Development.

The institute entered a new era in the mid-1950s when it began awarding three-year AAS degrees. The school expanded its reach to new programs in applied engineering and electronics. To reflect this evolution, the institute changed its name to Capitol Institute of Technology in 1964. It awarded its first bachelor of science degrees in 1966 to four graduates of its electronics engineering technology program. Anticipating the need for more room, Capitol relocated in 1969 to a leased space in Kensington, Maryland.

In 2010, Capitol launched its first doctoral program in college’s history. The doctorate in information assurance was designed to prepare students for leadership roles in the burgeoning field of cybersecurity. Offered almost exclusively online, much like Capitol’s master’s degrees, Capitol has been able to accept doctoral students from across the globe. The university added its second doctroal program, in management and decision sciences, in 2014. In all, Capitol currently offers three associate degrees, 12 bachelor’s degrees, six master’s degrees and two doctorates.

Capitol currently offers five doctoral programs including a combination masters of science and PhD program.
These programs support the development of high-level critical thinking, leadership and technical skills, and contribute innovative and practical doctoral research to student's chosen body of knowledge.

Choose from eight master's degree programs to expand your knowledge and advance in your career.
Programs are accelerated, with eight-week as well as 16-week courses, offered exclusively online. The courses combine the convenience of online learning with the stimulation of classroom experience.

Capitol is the only independent college in Maryland dedicated to engineering, computer science, information technology and business. These are four-year programs leading to a college diploma and a promising job in a high-technology field or in business.

We offer three associate degrees that can be completed in two years. You can enter the workforce with this degree, or continue your education by applying the credits to a bachelor degree. Choose the program that matches your interests.

We offer more than 20 certificates, each approximately 12-credits per certificate. Earning one of these certificates can help you keep your skills current, advance your career or change your role in the workplace.

Today Capitol is the only independent university in Maryland that specializes in providing a relevant education in engineering, business and related fields. It takes pride in its proven record of placing graduates in competitive careers with salaries that are higher than the industry average.

While new innovations spur new developments and industries, the foundations that are taught at Capitol Technology University – thinking critically, actively and creatively – will remain. As it looks to the future, Capitol Technology University remains committed to providing students with a quality education and the relevant experience to excel in a changing world.

With a lovely 52-acre campus in Laurel, you can enjoy all the perks of a small suburban college — conveniently located halfway between two exciting cities: Baltimore and Washington DC. At Capitol, you become part of a tight-knit community. You’ll be surrounded by people who share your intelligence, curiosity and passion.

Students live in apartments from their first day on campus, which means you don't have to wait until you're an upperclassman to enjoy freedom from stuffy small traditional college rooms.

All registered, full-time students are eligible to live in the residence facilities. Housing is single-sex and apartments accessible for people with disabilities are available. Capitol guarantees housing for continuing students who meet the April 1st deadline. New students guaranteed housing application deadline is May 1st.

Studying hard often leaves students hungry for some social interaction. Here at Capitol, you'll be able to get involved and connected right away...you don't have to feel like a little fish in a big pond.

There's a ton of things to do on campus: change after the color to be – paint nights, barbecues board game nights, haunted houses, overnight lock ins, Zombie Week, outdoor games and fire pits, campus wide team competitions, movies, and so much more. So don't be afraid to get involved and have fun - you've earned it.

Don't see a club that suits your interests? Start one yourself! It's easy - get five friends who are interested in starting the organization. Then, contact the Student Life office at [email protected] to discuss your idea and find faculty/staff advisors.

Our labs and centers of excellence are supported by industry and embraced by those who are passionate about staying current in these ever-changing fields. Professionals already working in the nation’s homeland security workforce who need certifications, those educating our youngest minds, plus students preparing for careers— all turn to us to show them the future.

Capitol Technology University makes it possible for busy professionals to earn master’s degrees, doctorates, or technology-related certificates on their own schedule. We offer many of our degree programs in a flexible, asynchronous format that allows you to watch course lectures at a time that works for you. Our professors, drawn from the ranks of skilled professionals in their fields, are accessible and ready to assist you with any questions you may have.

Other programs offer the option of a live, virtual classroom format in which you can interact with your instructor and fellow students in real time. All live classes are recorded and available for later replay.

All of Capitol’s master’s degree programs are offered entirely online. Our pioneering doctoral programs in cybersecurity (DSc) and business and decision sciences (PhD) are primarily online, with an annual residency during which you will work with Capitol faculty members to shape your research ideas into a finished project. We also offer no-residency doctorates in Technology (PhD) and in Unmanned Systems Applications (PhD)!