Compare 7 Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. programs in Texas. Average earnings: $77,854.
Construction Engineering Technology programs produce graduates earning between $60,575 and $91,097—a $30K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 7 ranked programs in Texas, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Texas A&M College Station's Construction Engineering Technology program leads with graduates earning $91,097, substantially above the $77,854 state average. Texas State follows at $86,836, while University of Houston delivers $83,531—all three programs proving that strong outcomes concentrate among Texas publics rather than tracking overall school rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Texas A&M graduates borrow $17,804 and face just a 3.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families considering parent loans, University of Houston leads with an 8.8% family burden, keeping payments manageable for most households.
Highest program earnings: $91,097
Strong outcomes ($86,836) with 89% acceptance
3.6% payment burden | Excellent
8.8% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $91,097 | 299 | $17,804 | Excellent | $32,258 | Good | |
| #2 | Texas State UniversityPublic | $86,836 | 134 | $21,000 | Excellent | $22,500 | Good |
| #3 | University Of HoustonPublic | $83,531 | 209 | $18,194 | Excellent | $18,072 | Good |
| #4 | $83,120 | 68 | $21,983 | Excellent | $19,433 | Good | |
| #5 | $70,481 | 24 | $19,606 | Excellent | $17,125 | Good | |
| #6 | $69,338 | 28 | $19,250 | Excellent | $23,211 | Manageable | |
| #7 | $60,575 | 29 | $27,000 | Good | $16,012 | 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.
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