Compare 14 Construction Engineering. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $78,143. Top programs: $93,310+.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Construction Engineering tells a different story. Across 14 programs, earnings range from $59,417 to $93,310—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Oregon State University's Construction Engineering program leads with graduates earning $93,310, well above the $78,143 average. Virginia Tech follows at $91,140, while Texas Tech rounds out the top three at $88,553. These outcomes reflect program-specific strengths, not institutional prestige.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Oregon State graduates borrow $21,221 and face just a 4.1% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, while families see a manageable 10.6% burden when parent loans are included.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oregon State UniversityPublic | $93,310 | 97 | $21,221 | Excellent | $28,923 | Good |
| #2 | $91,140 | 21 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,325 | Manageable | |
| #3 | Texas Tech UniversityPublic | $88,553 | 30 | $21,500 | Excellent | $23,443 | Good |
| #4 | Iowa State UniversityPublic | $85,601 | 54 | $22,869 | Excellent | $25,950 | Good |
| #5 | $81,390 | 37 | $25,000 | Excellent | $25,947 | Manageable | |
| #6 | $78,343 | 29 | $19,500 | Excellent | $29,448 | Manageable | |
| #7 | $76,574 | 13 | $20,121 | Excellent | $23,000 | Good | |
| #8 | $76,460 | 13 | $22,750 | Excellent | $48,666 | Challenging | |
| #9 | $74,445 | 20 | $19,500 | Excellent | $23,519 | Manageable | |
| #10 | Marquette UniversityPrivate | $73,949 | 6 | $23,940 | Excellent | $45,500 | Challenging |
| #11 | $72,613 | 21 | $17,527 | Excellent | $12,313 | Good | |
| #12 | $71,751 | 54 | $21,250 | Excellent | $23,602 | Manageable | |
| #13 | $70,457 | 16 | $20,500 | Excellent | $15,265 | Good | |
| #14 | $59,417 | 21 | $23,199 | Good | $14,621 | Manageable |
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 →
