Field of study · CIP 14.33
Construction Engineering
Offered at 64 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 2 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 33 | $79,049 | $108,134 | $21,671 |
| Master's | 20 | — | — | — |
| Doctoral | 2 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 7 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National University | CA | $82,479 | $125,719 | — |
| 2 | California State University-Sacramento | CA | $92,511 | $122,595 | $20,812 |
| 3 | Oregon State University | OR | $81,808 | $117,383 | $21,500 |
| 4 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus | OR | $81,808 | $117,383 | $21,500 |
| 5 | Purdue University-Main Campus | IN | $78,801 | $114,742 | $12,000 |
| 6 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | VA | $78,168 | $108,795 | $24,750 |
| 7 | Texas Tech University | TX | $78,500 | $107,473 | $27,500 |
| 8 | Iowa State University | IA | $79,703 | $104,696 | $22,875 |
| 9 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion | AZ | — | $103,250 | — |
| 10 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus | OH | $75,843 | $100,013 | $20,002 |
| 11 | Bradley University | IL | — | $94,360 | — |
| 12 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus | OH | $73,107 | $88,801 | $21,671 |
| 13 | University of Delaware | DE | $80,800 | — | $27,000 |
| 14 | The University of Texas at Arlington | TX | $79,049 | — | $19,167 |
| 15 | East Texas A&M University | TX | $71,188 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York University | NY | $100,588 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Related fields
Civil EngineeringBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $89,879Electrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $104,754Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $96,217Engineering, OtherBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $97,855Engineering, GeneralBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $92,793Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $99,147Computer EngineeringBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $115,326Materials EngineeringBachelor's typical 5-yr earnings $97,394
Quick answers
- How much do construction engineering graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in construction engineering reports median earnings of $79,049. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
