# Capitol Technology University

Private nonprofit college in Laurel, MD. IPEDS ID 162061.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/capitol-technology-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/capitol-technology-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 74% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $22,102 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 43%; beats 27% of MD colleges and 29% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $85,035; beats 92% of MD colleges and 95% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $12,000

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,682 |
| 30-48k | $17,134 |
| 48-75k | $15,161 |
| 75-110k | $27,961 |
| 110k+ | $25,778 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.54 years on average (28% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $85,035 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $36,731 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MD (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $19,682 | $89,356 | 1.8 years |
| 30-48k | $17,134 | $77,788 | 1.6 years |
| 48-75k | $15,161 | $68,831 | 1.4 years |
| 75-110k | $27,961 | $126,943 | 2.6 years |
| 110k+ | $25,778 | $117,032 | 2.4 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $42,471
- Tuition and fees: $27,592
- Housing and meals: $13,676; books: $1,600

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 349 applicants, 272 admitted, 70 enrolled; test scores not considered
- Fall 2024: acceptance 74%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 78%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (22 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $63,334 | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Programming | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Software and Media Applications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Technology | $61,287 | not reported | $25,931 |
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical / Space Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical Engineering | $79,606 | not reported | $27,649 |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Engineering Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering-Related Fields | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering / Engineering-Related Technologies / Technicians, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Data Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Homeland Security | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Air Transportation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Science / Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Construction Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Computer and Information Sciences → Software developer: median wage $154,930 (Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV), $138,680 (MD), $135,980 (U.S.)
- Information Technology → Network / systems administrator: median wage $125,430 (Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV), $118,290 (MD), $99,130 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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