Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Offered at 208 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 | 50 | $55,287 | $71,679 | — |
| Associate | 70 | $62,359 | $76,957 | $12,000 |
| Bachelor's | 63 | $75,373 | $97,519 | $21,337 |
| Master's | 20 | $91,605 | — | — |
| Doctoral | 3 | — | — | — |
| Graduate certificate | 2 | — | — | — |
"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.
One year after finishing, a typical certificate program in this field reports median earnings of $55,287, versus $75,373 for a typical bachelor's program.
Highest-earning certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Columbus State Community College | OH | $63,171 | $78,720 | — |
| 2 | Dallas College | TX | $60,325 | $71,679 | — |
| 3 | NorthWest Arkansas Community College | AR | $55,287 | — | — |
| 4 | Alaska Vocational Technical Center | AK | — | $31,224 | — |
| 5 | Howard College | TX | $30,285 | — | — |
| 6 | Southwest College for the Deaf | TX | $30,285 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning associate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology | OK | $81,588 | $107,717 | $11,000 |
| 2 | University of Akron Main Campus | OH | $64,123 | $87,773 | $22,500 |
| 3 | Ferris State University | MI | $58,635 | $87,361 | $13,000 |
| 4 | Valencia College | FL | — | $81,991 | — |
| 5 | Columbus State Community College | OH | — | $76,957 | — |
| 6 | Dallas College | TX | $62,779 | $71,204 | — |
| 7 | Lake Area Technical College | SD | — | $63,765 | $11,000 |
| 8 | Southeast Technical College | SD | $61,939 | — | $12,000 |
| 9 | Texas State Technical College | TX | $49,745 | $58,661 | $13,308 |
| 10 | Hudson Valley Community College | NY | — | $52,791 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Diego State University | CA | $89,358 | $118,301 | — |
| 2 | University of Florida | FL | $81,437 | $115,236 | $13,828 |
| 3 | Texas State University | TX | $79,485 | $111,794 | $23,985 |
| 4 | California State University-Long Beach | CA | $86,701 | $111,652 | $15,312 |
| 5 | California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | CA | $85,694 | $111,293 | $19,000 |
| 6 | Texas A&M University-College Station | TX | $80,359 | $106,921 | $21,250 |
| 7 | Sam Houston State University | TX | $73,947 | $106,135 | $21,375 |
| 8 | Georgia Southern University | GA | $75,502 | $105,554 | $23,250 |
| 9 | Colorado State University-Fort Collins | CO | $82,475 | $104,538 | $21,131 |
| 10 | University of Houston | TX | $81,201 | $104,011 | $19,500 |
| 11 | Montana State University | MT | $82,167 | $103,093 | $25,500 |
| 12 | Florida International University | FL | $77,944 | $102,588 | $16,354 |
| 13 | North Dakota State University-Main Campus | ND | $71,353 | $102,122 | $22,500 |
| 14 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus | OK | $74,364 | $101,002 | $27,000 |
| 15 | University of North Florida | FL | $78,529 | $99,794 | $15,000 |
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 | Florida International University | FL | $90,918 | $117,151 | — |
| 2 | Western Carolina University | NC | $102,324 | — | — |
| 3 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion | AZ | $94,910 | — | — |
| 4 | Arizona State University Digital Immersion | AZ | $94,910 | — | — |
| 5 | University of Florida | FL | $91,605 | — | — |
| 6 | Texas A&M University-College Station | TX | $76,129 | — | — |
| 7 | Prairie View A & M University | TX | $59,546 | — | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
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Quick answers
- How much do construction engineering technology/technician graduates earn?
- One year after finishing, a typical bachelor's program in construction engineering technology/technician reports median earnings of $75,373. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field of study data.
