Doctoral Admissions
We offer doctoral programs with and without a research requirement to help you align your advanced degree with your specific career goals; whether that’s assuming a leadership role in your field, becoming a researcher, or joining a faculty department at the university level.
Doctoral Program Requirements
All students interested in applying for a doctoral degree need a master’s degree in a relevant field, a resume showing a minimum of 5 years of directly related work experience, plus 2 completed recommendation forms.
The exception is our Combination Program PhD in Technology with Master of Science in Research Methods. You can enroll in this program with just an undergraduate degree. Upon completion of the program you will be awarded a Program PhD in Technology with Master of Science in Research Methods.
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The following rates are in effect for the 2024-2025 academic year, beginning in Fall 2024 and continuing through Summer 2025. Community College full-time faculty and full-time staff receive a 20% discount on tuition for doctoral programs.
Find additional information for 2024-2025 doctorate tuition and fees.
Tuition rates are subject to change.
Tuition
- Per credit - $950
- 6-credit course - $5,934
Active Duty Military Tuition Discount
- Active military receive a $100 per credit hour tuition discount
Retired Military Tuition Discount
- Retired military receive a $50 per credit hour tuition discount
Fees
Admissions
- Doctoral application - $100
Registration Academic Services
- Information technology fee - $40 per credit hour
- Citi Exam Fee for Initial Doctoral Course - $50
- Write and Cite Exam Fee for Initial Doctoral Course - $50
- Late payment - $25
- Returned check - $40
- Transcript (each) - $10
- Certificates - $25
- Replacement of Diploma - $75
Lab fees- Lab Fee - Level 1 - $25
- Lab Fee - Level 2 - $50
- Lab Fee - Level 3 - $75
- Lab Fee - Level 4 - $100
- Lab Fee - Level 5 - $350
- Lab Fee - Level 6 - $500
Graduation(nonrefundable)
- Doctoral program - $150
- Additional degrees - $75
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The FAFSA Simplification Act
The FAFSA Simplification Act was passed by Congress in 2020 requiring a significant overhaul of the processes and systems used to award federal student aid. This includes major changes to the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form as well as the need analysis formulas used to determine federal aid eligibility. There are also changes to terminology as well as, policies and procedure changes for institutions that participate in federal student aid programs.
Department of Education announced January 30, 2024 it has delayed the sending of 24/25 Institutional Student Income Reports (ISIR) (the results of the 24/25 FAFSA) to schools until mid-March at the earliest. This will delay students receiving their award letters until late March or early April.
20204/2025 FAFSA
Complete your 2024/2025 FAFSA now to eliminate further delays in your awarding of financial aid. The 2024-2025 FAFSA was launched on December 31, 2023 when typically, it was available October 1st each year.
You can use the Net Price Calculator and the Scholarship Estimator to get an estimate of how much aid you may be eligible for until the 2024/2025 Awarding begins in late March or early April.
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Hometown Heroes Tuition Discount
We honor those who serve their local communities:
- Community College faculty and staff
- High school teachers and administrators
- Emergency Personnel (EMTs, paramedics, firefighters, and police)
- Department of Defense Employees
These heroes receive a 20% tuition discount for graduate programs (Master’s and Doctoral Degrees).
EdAssist Partner Discount
As a member of EdAssist’s Featured Provider Network, Capitol Technology University offers employees and immediate family members of all EdAssist clients a 20% tuition discount and application fee waiver for undergraduate and graduate programs. EdAssist administers tuition assistance benefits for over 200 companies. Contact your HR department to find out if you’re employer is an EdAssist supported organization.
Loans
The federal government makes low-interest loans available to graduate students. Like all loans, these must be repaid. Students must be enrolled at least half-time (six credits) each semester and can borrow up to their cost of attendance minus all other financial aid received.
Federal Unsubsidized Direct Loan
Graduate students can take out a low-interest Unsubsidized Direct Loan through a program sponsored by the federal government. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid determines a student’s eligibility. If you file a FAFSA and include the Capitol Technology University school code, 001436, Capitol’s Financial Aid Office will inform you of the loan amount for which you qualify. The maximum amount a Grad student may apply for is $20,500 per academic year based on their eligibility. The interest rate is variable and accrues on the loan during in-school and grace periods. Interest may be paid as it accrues or it can be added to the loan principal. To apply for the Unsubsidized Direct Loan go to http://www.studentloans.gov to complete the Master Promissory Note and Entrance Counseling session.
Federal Direct Grad PLUS Loan
The PLUS program, also sponsored by the federal government, is available to graduate students who have borrowed their maximum annual or aggregate loan amount to help pay for education regardless of financial need. Students must be enrolled at least half-time (6 credits).
- The loan is based on credit history. Grad student must have good credit history.
- A FAFSA must be completed.
- Grad student may borrow up to the cost of the education minus any other aid. Grad student must complete the PLUS Master Promissory Note and credit check found online at http://www.studentloans.gov. The credit check must be done each academic year the loan is borrowed.
- Grad students with adverse credit history may be required to complete an online Entrance Counseling Session before the loan can be disbursed.
- Interest accrues upon disbursement. Interest can be paid as accrued or added to the principal of the loan.
- Repayment begins immediately after the final disbursement for the academic year.
- The interest rate for the PLUS is variable, with a maximum rate of 9 percent. The rate is adjusted every July 1, based on the 52-week Treasury Bill on June 1, plus 3.1 percent.
Veterans' Benefits
If you are a veteran or a veteran's dependent, you may be eligible for educational benefits.
Helpful Links
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We require you to submit an essay with your application
In 1000-2000 words describe your relevant experience and personal attributes as well as your vision for how you plan to advance and successfully complete the doctoral program. Detail your relevant expertise and the ways in which you have prepared to succeed in conducting original research in your selected doctoral program.
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Write your application essay before starting the admission application, you cannot apply without the essay.
Apply for a Doctoral Degree at Capitol Tech through the Admissions Online Application Form
Within the application you can attach both essay and resume.
2 recommendations are required and sent automatically from the application. You may access recommendation form to send to directly to your recommenders. The form must be returned to doctorate@captechu.edu
To complete the application, please submit a $100 non-refundable fee.
*EdAssist partners please email Doctoral Admissions at Capitol Tech BEFORE payment of application fee.
Please have Official Transcripts sent directly to Capitol Technology University.
They can be sent electronically via email to the Doctoral Admissions at Capitol Tech (preferred method for time-sensitivity)
Or they can be mailed to:
Office of Admissions
11301 Springfield Road
Laurel, MD 20708*Please note:
If you've attended a college/university outside of the U.S. you must have your academic records evaluated by an independent accrediting agency.
You can find a list of agencies at https://www.naces.org/members. Regardless of citizenship, language, or home country, you must have your academic records evaluated by a NACES organization member National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) organization member. Capitol Tech has partnered with The Evaluation Company (TEC) and you may choose this system by completing the evaluation request form.
When selecting the type of evaluation, please be sure to select Course by Course Evaluation.
*Evaluations must be submitted directly from the evaluating agency
The DSc in Cybersecurity requires an industry certification such as the CISSP, GSE, CGEIT or CISM. If you have additional questions about the certification requirement email Doctoral Admissions at Capitol Tech.
Once your file is complete, it will be forwarded to the Admissions Committee for review.
Include your non-refundable application fee of $100.
Contact the college or university where you received your degree and have the official sealed transcript sent directly to:
Graduate Office of Admissions
Capitol Technology University
11301 Springfield Road, Laurel, MD 20708.For those applicants who have attended a post-secondary college and/or university outside of the United States, you must have your academic records evaluated by a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) organization member . Regardless of citizenship, language or home country, you must have your academic records evaluated by a NACES organization member. When selecting the type of evaluation, please be sure to select Course by Course Evaluation.
The DSc in Cybersecurity requires an industry certification. The CISSP, GSE, CGEIT or CISM will qualify. There are others that may also qualify. If you have additional questions about the certification requirement email Doctoral Admissions at Capitol Tech.
Have your current resume in Microsoft Word or PDF email to Doctoral Admissions at Capitol Tech. Make sure the file name contains your first and last name and put graduate admissions resume in the subject line.
Once your file is complete, it will be forwarded to the Admissions Committee for review.
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Fall: All application materials must be submitted by August 15 (classes begin early September)
Spring: All application materials must be submitted by December 23 (classes begin in early January)
Summer: All application materials must be submitted by April 21 (classes begin in early May)
Please note, the PhD in Business Analytics and Data Science and DSc in Cybersecurity do not have cohorts starting in the summer.
Take the Next Step
You can also email Doctoral Admissions at Capitol Tech or call 1-800-950-1992.