Compare 6 Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians. programs in the South. Average earnings: $64,637.
With top graduates earning $75K, Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $10K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
University Of North Carolina At Charlotte's Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians program leads with graduates earning $74,991. Fairmont State University follows at $70,327, while University Of Houston-Downtown produces graduates earning $68,499. The $24K spread from top to bottom demonstrates that program-level factors drive outcomes more than school rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. UNC Charlotte graduates borrow $21,500 and face just a 5.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. University Of Houston-Downtown leads family value with a 9.0% family burden, proving that loan payments barely dent post-graduation budgets at top programs.
Highest program earnings: $74,991
Strong outcomes ($74,991) with 80% acceptance
5.6% payment burden | Excellent
9.0% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $74,991 | 37 | $21,500 | Excellent | $19,809 | Good | |
| #2 | $70,327 | 13 | $21,000 | Excellent | $12,589 | Good | |
| #3 | $68,499 | 11 | $18,750 | Excellent | $10,000 | Good | |
| #4 | Murray State UniversityPublic | $61,881 | 43 | $20,500 | Excellent | $18,465 | Manageable |
| #5 | $61,516 | 10 | $27,000 | Good | $24,886 | Challenging | |
| #6 | $50,606 | 12 | $28,000 | Manageable | $15,692 | Challenging |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
