CapTechU is a private, non-profit university in Laurel, Maryland, specializing in engineering, computer science, information technology, and cybersecurity. Offers many programs online.
Address: 11301 Springfield Road, 20708 Laurel, Maryland, United States
Cybersecurity, Engineering, Computer Science
Domains taught:
- Aerospace, AI and Machine Learning, Automation, Data Analytics, Engineering, Software Engineering, Telecommunications
Diplomas*:
- Associate Degree, Bachelor, Certificate, Doctor, Master
Status:
- Private
Partnerships:
Located near Washington D.C. and Baltimore. Strong focus on cybersecurity and technology careers. Offers many programs online and on-campus. Designated NSA/DHS National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense.
Research:
Applied research in cybersecurity, critical infrastructure, AI, and space systems.
Famous Alumnis:
N/A
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
200
Current students***:
800
Foreign students***:
5%
Cumulative former students***:
N/A
Pros
Specialized focus on cybersecurity and technology, flexible online and on-campus options, proximity to D.C. tech corridor.
Cons
Smaller private university, some programs are highly specialized, campus is suburban.
Best For
Students and working professionals seeking specialized education in cybersecurity, engineering, or technology, often valuing flexible online programs and career advancement.
- Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Engineering, Information Technology (IT), Software, Systems Modeling Language (SysML)
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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