Capitol College’s Online Master’s Engineering Program Named “Best Buy”

LAUREL, MD (July 17, 2013) – Capitol College’s online master’s engineering program has been named a “Best Buy” by GetEducated.com. The nationwide list, which ranks online engineering programs based on the value they provide students, ranks Capitol at No. 22 in the country.

The average cost of an online engineering master's, according to GetEducated.com’s comprehensive national ranking survey, is $27,915. Capitol College’s program comes in under the average, at $17,070.

“This award is also about value; value for dollar, value for content, value for expertise,” said Vic Maconachy, vice president for academic affairs. “This national recognition of Capitol College's online graduate program represents not only recognition for excellence in teaching, but recognition that students, in this field, prefer synchronous learning.”

All of Capitol’s master’s degree programs are offered entirely online, with courses given on weekday evenings and Saturdays. Courses blend synchronous (real-time), professor-led events with asynchronous learning sessions in which students access and study course material at their convenience. Live classes are recorded and available for later replay. Students communicate with the instructor and classmates via email and discussion boards. Classes are small, averaging 20 each, and students get a great deal of personal attention.

Learn more about Capitol’s master’s engineering programs.

Capitol College is the only independent college in Maryland dedicated to education in engineering, computer science, information technology and business through practices of leadership and innovation. Founded in 1927, Capitol offers associate, bachelor’s and master's degrees, a Doctor of Science in Information Assurance, professional development training and certificates. Academic programs are grounded in centers of excellence; these include the Space Operations Institute, the Critical Infrastructures and Cyber Protection Center, the Innovation and Leadership Institute, and the Center for Space Science Education and Public Outreach. The college campus is located in Laurel, Maryland, a suburban setting midway between Baltimore and Washington, DC. www.capitol-college.edu.