Bachelor of Science (BS) in Engineering Technology
Earn a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Boost Your Career With In-Demand Expertise
As an Engineering Technology (ET) student, you'll study basic engineering principles and technical skills. ET prepares you for automation, quality, and production positions in industries like defense, aerospace, automotive, chemical processing, healthcare, manufacturing, and mining. Potential employers include NASA, Festo, Rockwell Automation, Honeywell, GE, GM, Lockheed Martin, Intel, Texas Instruments, Boeing, IBM, Tesla, and many others.
In addition to relevant, up-to-date classes, you'll gain practical experience through labs, research projects, and a capstone course. You'll graduate with the ability to design, build, maintain, troubleshoot, and expand engineering systems of all types. Through this flexible, convenient degree program, you'll be equipped with more than theory and textbook knowledge. You'll be ready for a strong start on the job with skills you can apply right away.
The program provides the essential knowledge to enter into the industry in careers, such as:
- Engineering Technologist - average salary, $104,9171
- Engineering Technician - average salary, $44,7841
- Testing Technician - average hourly rate, $20.152
- Integration Technician - average salary, $34,4701
Click here to learn more about Capitol's Engineering program from the Dr. Nayef Abu-Ageel.
Why Capitol?
Our location puts you in the heart of the action.
The Baltimore/ Washington D.C. area has one of the largest concentrations of high-tech companies, defense contractors, and government agencies in the United States, making it easier to find internships and high-paying jobs.
Our classes are taught by working professionals.
Engineering technology is constantly evolving, which makes our faculty extremely valuable since many are experts in the field.
Our motto, ‘find a way, or make one’ delivers job ready skills.
Hands on classes, combined with extracurricular clubs like; League of Legends, the robotics club, and the gaming club help you hone the skills needed to excel in the workplace.
Support for you
Whatever type of resource you need - a way to improve your math skills, a place to exercise, help with a job search or a disability - we have facilities and personnel ready to help.
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Degree Details
Curriculum
The bachelor of science in engineering technology degree (BSET) is a total of 121 credits, which covers technical courses, mathematics and sciences, English and social science courses.
Tuition & Fees
Tuition rates are subject to change.
The following rates are in effect for the 2021-2022 academic year, beginning in Fall 2021 and continuing through Summer 2022:
- There is no charge for online application, $25 fee for paper application
- Full-time tuition is $12,915 per semester, plus fees
- The active duty military tuition rate is $250 per credit, plus fees (additional discounts and scholarships do not apply)
- The retired military tuition rate is $746 per credit, plus fees (additional discounts and scholarships do not apply)
- All full-time students who keep their student account current are promised their tuition will not increase more than 1% per year for four years
- For the cost of living in Capitol Technology University's modern residential facility, click here.
- Academic Fee for UAS-120 $500
For 2022-2023 undergraduate tuition and fees, click here.