Bachelor in Computer Engineering Technology/Technician (Bachelor's)

Capitol Technology University began in Washington, D.C., in 1927 as the Capitol Radio Engineering Institute, founded by Navy veteran and radio operator Eugene H. Rietzke. It started as a correspondence school before opening a residence division with laboratory instruction in 1932. The institution later became Capitol Institute of Technology, moved to Kensington in 1969, and established its campus in Laurel in 1980. The name changed to Capitol College in the late 1980s and to Capitol Technology University in 2014.

Academic strengths center on technology and applied learning. Programs cover cybersecurity, cyberpsychology, computer science, data science, quantum computing, artificial intelligence, engineering, aerospace and astronautical engineering, aviation, healthcare, construction and safety, management of technology, and intelligence and global security. The university launched a master's program in network security in 2001, followed by the nation's first synchronously online master's degree in cybersecurity. Its doctoral programs include information assurance and management and decision sciences.

The Laurel campus includes academic facilities, laboratories, the Space Operations Institute, the Cyber Battle Lab, the John G. and Beverly A. Puente Library, and the Avrum Gudelsky Memorial Auditorium. A partnership with NASA supports astronautical engineering programs and practical training. Online study is a significant part of the university's offering, with doctoral students accepted from across the globe. Its location in the Washington, D.C. region places students close to government agencies, corporate partners, and a major technology employment market.

This programme focuses on integrating computer hardware and software systems through hands-on learning. Students develop skills in digital and analog electronics, programming, networking, and data management. The curriculum emphasizes practical application in real-world projects and team-based lab work. Graduates are prepared for technical roles requiring both design and implementation expertise.

Focus areas include digital and analog electronics, programming, networking, data management, hardware-software integration, system design and testing.

The programme requires 120 credits, including technical courses, mathematics and sciences, and general education requirements. A capstone project is required for graduation, where students build, design, and test a working prototype.

Graduates enter roles such as computer engineer, software engineer, systems analyst, and network engineer in industries including defense, government, and technology.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required. Submission of official transcripts and a completed application form is necessary.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time or part-time; typical duration is four years. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 78% of applicants.