Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Quantum Computing
Earn a doctorate degree in Quantum Computing, help lead innovation in a growing industry
The PhD in Quantum Computing is a unique doctoral program designed to meet the immediate industry need for innovative researchers and practitioners. Professionals will graduate with the skills necessary to become key leaders in the advancement, expansion, and support of the this rapidly growing industry.
Students in this program will conduct extensive and sustained original research on the applications of Quantum Computing, which harnesses and exploits the laws of quantum mechanics to process a vast number of calculations simultaneously. Faculty of this program are industry experts devoted to providing students deep proficiency in this area using an interdisciplinary methodology, cutting-edge courses, and dynamic faculty skill sets.
Graduates with the Ph.D. in Quantum Computing can expect to fill executive and senior-level positions in commercial companies as well as local, state, and federal government with a variety of titles such as:
- Quantum Senior Scientist
- Quantum Senior Software Engineer
- Chief, Quantum Computing Solutions
- Vice President, Quantum Solutions
- Senior Director, Quantum Computing
- Senior Quantum Solutions Architect
- Senior Quantum Systems Engineer
- Director, Federal Quantum Research
- Chief, State Quantum Solutions
- Senior State Quantum Applications Engineer
- Senior Director, Financial Quantum Computing
Graduates will also possess the required knowledge in Quantum Computing to serve as a subject matter expert and form their own private company.
Why Capitol?
Learn around your busy schedule
Program is 100% online, with no on-campus classes or residencies required, allowing you the flexibility needed to balance your studies and career.
Proven academic excellence
Study at a university that specializes in industry-focused education in technology fields, with a faculty that includes many industrial and academic experts.
Expert guidance in doctoral research
Capitol’s doctoral programs are supervised by faculty with extensive experience in chairing doctoral dissertations and mentoring students as they launch their academic careers. You’ll receive the guidance you need to successfully complete your doctoral research project and build credentials in the field.
Key Faculty
Degree Details
This program may be completed with a minimum of 60 credit hours, but may require additional credit hours, depending on the time required to complete the dissertation/publication research.
The student will produce, present, and defend a doctoral dissertation after receiving the required approvals from the student’s Committee and the PhD Review Boards.
Prior Achieved Credits May Be Accepted
Tuition & Fees
Tuition rates are subject to change.
| Fall 2025–Summer 2026 | Fall 2026–Summer 2027 | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (per credit) | $970 | $980 |
| Military Servicemember Tuition (active duty, per credit) | $875 | $875 |
| Military Servicemember Tuition (retired, per credit) | $925 | $925 |
| Information Technology Fee (per credit) | $45 | $55 |
| Application Fee (waived for Capitol Tech master's graduates) | $100 | $100 |
High School and Community College full-time faculty and full-time staff receive a 20% discount on tuition for doctoral programs.
I was able to receive credit for previous work in a PhD in Biomedical Informatics. Capitol Tech enables me to rapidly dive in, complete my research, and degree and bring my skills to the job market quickly in an embryonic but emerging field.
-Forrest Pascal
PhD in Quantum Computing