Compare 43 Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $78,588. Top programs: $100,890+.
With top graduates earning $100,890, Construction Engineering Technology/Technician stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $22K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
The data puts University of Florida first, with Construction Engineering Technology/Technician graduates earning $100,890. California State University-Long Beach follows closely at $100,265, while Cal Poly Pomona delivers $97,515. These outcomes demonstrate that program-specific factors drive success more than overall institutional rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. California State University-Long Beach graduates borrow $14,289 and face just a 2.5% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income.
Highest program earnings: $100,890
Strong outcomes ($97,515) with 74% acceptance
2.5% payment burden | Excellent
5.5% family burden | Excellent
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of FloridaPublic | $100,890 | 90 | $15,000 | Excellent | $18,837 | Excellent |
| #2 | $100,265 | 49 | $14,289 | Excellent | $15,177 | Excellent | |
| #3 | $97,515 | 31 | $16,000 | Excellent | $15,000 | Excellent | |
| #4 | $95,243 | 18 | $13,872 | Excellent | $13,522 | Excellent | |
| #5 | $91,097 | 299 | $17,804 | Excellent | $32,258 | Good | |
| #6 | $90,895 | 51 | $23,250 | Excellent | $37,401 | Manageable | |
| #7 | Kansas State UniversityPublic | $90,782 | 80 | $21,250 | Excellent | $27,283 | Good |
| #8 | $90,253 | 149 | $20,000 | Excellent | $36,000 | Manageable | |
| #9 | $88,648 | 115 | $16,552 | Excellent | $17,585 | Excellent | |
| #10 | $86,837 | 108 | $23,250 | Excellent | $16,000 | Good | |
| #11 | Texas State UniversityPublic | $86,836 | 134 | $21,000 | Excellent | $22,500 | Good |
| #12 | $85,726 | 32 | $14,505 | Excellent | $12,050 | Excellent | |
| #13 | $84,108 | 79 | $16,500 | Excellent | $13,610 | Excellent | |
| #14 | University Of HoustonPublic | $83,531 | 209 | $18,194 | Excellent | $18,072 | Good |
| #15 | $83,120 | 68 | $21,983 | Excellent | $19,433 | Good | |
| #16 | $82,708 | 44 | $20,500 | Excellent | $38,513 | Manageable | |
| #17 | $81,712 | 9 | $23,548 | Excellent | $16,223 | Good | |
| #18 | $80,497 | 63 | $15,531 | Excellent | $13,835 | Excellent | |
| #19 | $80,404 | 49 | $19,500 | Excellent | $29,968 | Manageable | |
| #20 | $79,668 | 54 | $21,000 | Excellent | $25,798 | Manageable | |
| #21 | Montana State UniversityPublic | $78,910 | 43 | $22,500 | Excellent | $25,000 | Manageable |
| #22 | $78,253 | 114 | $19,500 | Excellent | $23,519 | Good | |
| #23 | $78,089 | 52 | $14,718 | Excellent | $18,349 | Good | |
| #24 | $77,896 | 81 | $10,533 | Excellent | $9,563 | Excellent | |
| #25 | $76,573 | 29 | $21,868 | Excellent | $18,241 | Good |
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.
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