Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering at Capitol Technology University

Capitol Tech's electrical engineering program graduates earn nearly $80,000 within a year—roughly $2,000 above the national median and right at Maryland's state median for this field. That's solid starting pay that outperforms six out of ten engineering programs nationwide. More importantly, graduates leave with just $27,649 in debt, meaning they owe about one-third of their first-year salary—a manageable burden that should allow most graduates to pay down loans without financial stress.

Within Maryland's small engineering landscape, this program sits in the middle of the pack. You're not getting the $85,500 that UMD graduates command, but you're competitive with larger state programs like Morgan State. The real appeal here is the debt picture: graduates owe nearly $2,700 less than the state median, placing Capitol Tech in the 13th percentile nationally for student debt. For families watching every dollar borrowed, that's meaningful.

The main caveat: this data comes from fewer than 30 graduates, so individual outcomes could vary more than at larger programs. Still, the fundamentals make sense—reasonable debt paired with entry-level engineering salaries that support loan repayment. If your child wants hands-on engineering training at a smaller institution without crushing debt, Capitol Tech delivers on that promise.