Capitol Technology University is a private, not for profit university in Laurel, Maryland near Washington, DC. The university was founded in 1927 as the Capitol Radio Engineering Institute by a former US Navy Radioman, and continues a long heritage of educating students from all educational backgrounds, including those in the armed forces. Capitol offers undergraduate and graduate programs specializing in cyber, engineering, AI, information technology, critical infrastructure, and business. The mission of Capitol Technology University is to educate individuals for professional opportunities in future focused careers by providing relevant learning experiences that lead to success in the evolving global community.