Capitol College
11301 Springfield Rd.
Laurel, MD 20708

Capitol College is an academically focused institution with more than 10 undergraduate programs and five graduate programs in the science and technology, engineering, and computer science fields. Majors include astronautical engineering, management of information technology, software engineering, and network security, among others. As a prestigious leader in the training of future engineers, scientists, and computer science professionals, Capitol College maintains close relations with companies and organizations in the field, including NASA, the National Security Agency, and the Department of Homeland Security. Students are provided a wealth of opportunity to complement classroom skills and gain practical experience with an internship with one of these organizations, an invaluable asset.

In addition to undergraduate programs leading to Bachelor's degrees, this independent college in Maryland offers accelerated graduate programs in electrical engineering, computer science, information assurance, business administration, and information and telecommunication systems management, all of which can be obtained exclusively online. This college in Maryland also offers certificate programs in a variety of areas. This college in Maryland has seen tremendous growth in the past couple of years, adding multiple degree programs, and a vast academic center.

Founded in 1927, Capitol College is located in Laurel, Maryland on a beautiful 52-acre campus. The close proximity to both Baltimore and Maryland is a major draw, as students are afforded access to internship opportunities, cultural events, and a thriving social scene. Students are also very active in campus life, participating in academic and social extracurricular activities.

As a student-focused college in Maryland, Capitol College strives to make education affordable. To do so, this college in Maryland offers its full-time undergraduate students who are eligible a tuition lock, as well as job security upon graduation. The program ensures that students are motivated to perform at their greatest academic levels, and that they're able to continue their academic study through degree completion.

Quick Facts:

• In 2003, Capitol College's degree program in information assurance was recognized by the Department of Homeland security as a National Center of Academic Excellence.
  


• The Capitol College student body is diverse, with 57 percent ethnic and racial minorities. Capitol College students come from nearly a dozen foreign countries, and from states around the country.
  


• Capitol College is one of only eight partners with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
  


• Capitol College offers an extensive academic advising center, which provides time management, writing, and stress reduction skills.
  


• Astronautical engineering students at this college in Maryland have the opportunity to intern for NASA through the school's Space Operations Institute, which operates an $800 million satellite in cooperation with NASA.