Compare 10 Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. programs in the Midwest. Average earnings: $71,548.
The highest-earning Construction Engineering Technology/Technician program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $40K earnings gap across 10 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Michigan State University's Construction Engineering Technology program leads with graduates earning $90,895, followed closely by Kansas State at $90,782. The average across all programs is $71,548, but these top performers demonstrate how specific programs can exceed expectations regardless of overall school reputation.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Kansas State graduates borrow $21,250 and face just a 4.3% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. With a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.23, graduates can clear their student debt with about 3 months of salary.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $90,895 | 51 | $23,250 | Excellent | $37,401 | Manageable | |
| #2 | Kansas State UniversityPublic | $90,782 | 80 | $21,250 | Excellent | $27,283 | Good |
| #3 | $79,668 | 54 | $21,000 | Excellent | $25,798 | Manageable | |
| #4 | $74,199 | 54 | $23,199 | Excellent | $14,621 | Good | |
| #5 | $72,707 | 35 | $23,250 | Excellent | $22,000 | Manageable | |
| #6 | University Of ToledoPublic | $68,384 | 33 | $22,250 | Excellent | $19,243 | Manageable |
| #7 | $68,284 | 31 | $21,229 | Excellent | $14,984 | Good | |
| #8 | $66,808 | 18 | $21,500 | Excellent | $12,362 | Good | |
| #9 | Wayne State UniversityPublic | $53,310 | 15 | $21,250 | Good | $16,378 | Manageable |
| #10 | $50,439 | 13 | $19,968 | Good | $11,334 | 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 →
