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ACCEPTANCE RATE
83.38%FINANCIAL AID RATE
98%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
12:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
32FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$13,491Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Computer Networking Degree
The computer networking degree program at Capitol College enables students to learn the design, implementation, and management of computer systems, peripherals, and associated software in a networking setting to help maximize efficiency and productivity. Students who graduate from the computer networking degree program may choose career paths as network specialists, including engineers and managers. Courses include operating systems and applications, design and analysis, networking theory and solutions, types of networks, and network management and control. Get more details below including other Maryland colleges that offer computer networking degrees.
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Capitol College
14000 Jericho Park Rd, Bowie, MD
Capitol College provides a variety of degree programs for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Laurel, Maryland and operated as a private institution. The school's limited space in terms of enrollment, about 750 students, offers students a more hands on education due to the number of students per class and ease of access to professors.
Students may pick from several areas of study, including but not limited to:
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- Computer and Information Systems Security
- Electrical Engineering
- Business Administration
- Computer
To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school transcripts, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. A SAT or ACT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 890 to 1170 for the SAT exam and in a range of 19 to 29 on the ACT is common among students accepted to this school. This school has an admissions rate of about 56 percent of which only 34 percent chose to enroll.
The cost of tuition is approximately $23,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to use the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attending this school. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $5,400. Some students at Capitol College may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided as grants or student loans.
Students Enrolled in the Computer Networking Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Capitol College offers a master's degree program in computer networking.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 2 |
Female | 1 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 1 |
Black | 1 |
White | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Computer Networking program at Capitol College, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Informatics Nurse Specialists
Description
Apply knowledge of nursing and informatics to assist in the design, development, and ongoing modification of computerized health care systems. May educate staff and assist in problem solving to promote the implementation of the health care system.
Information Security Analysts
Description
Plan, implement, upgrade, or monitor security measures for the protection of computer networks and information. May ensure appropriate security controls are in place that will safeguard digital files and vital electronic infrastructure. May respond to computer security breaches and viruses.
Computer Network Architects
Description
Design and implement computer and information networks, such as local area networks (LAN), wide area networks (WAN), intranets, extranets, and other data communications networks. Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning. May also design network and computer security measures. May research and recommend network and data communications hardware and software.
Computer Network Support Specialists
Description
Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems, such as local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), and Internet systems or a segment of a network system. Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly with minimal interruption.
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The admission details below may provide a better idea of the candidates Capitol College accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Capitol College may offer services like:- Online classes
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Helping students find work after graduation