Compare 18 Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. programs in the South. Average earnings: $78,647.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Construction Engineering Technology/Technician tells a different story. Across 18 programs, earnings range from $53,108 to $100,890—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
University of Florida's Construction Engineering Technology program leads with graduates earning $100,890, far exceeding the $78,647 average. Texas A&M follows at $91,097, while Georgia Southern reaches $86,837. These outcomes demonstrate that regional publics compete effectively against any institutional brand in this field.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Florida graduates borrow $15,000 and face just a 2.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income, with a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.15.
Highest program earnings: $100,890
Strong outcomes ($91,097) with 63% acceptance
2.6% payment burden | Excellent
6.4% 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 | $91,097 | 299 | $17,804 | Excellent | $32,258 | Good | |
| #3 | $86,837 | 108 | $23,250 | Excellent | $16,000 | Good | |
| #4 | Texas State UniversityPublic | $86,836 | 134 | $21,000 | Excellent | $22,500 | Good |
| #5 | $84,108 | 79 | $16,500 | Excellent | $13,610 | Excellent | |
| #6 | University Of HoustonPublic | $83,531 | 209 | $18,194 | Excellent | $18,072 | Good |
| #7 | $83,120 | 68 | $21,983 | Excellent | $19,433 | Good | |
| #8 | $82,708 | 44 | $20,500 | Excellent | $38,513 | Manageable | |
| #9 | $81,712 | 9 | $23,548 | Excellent | $16,223 | Good | |
| #10 | $80,497 | 63 | $15,531 | Excellent | $13,835 | Excellent | |
| #11 | $76,573 | 29 | $21,868 | Excellent | $18,241 | Good | |
| #12 | Liberty UniversityPrivate | $76,295 | 32 | $24,500 | Excellent | $16,398 | Good |
| #13 | $75,677 | 39 | $22,095 | Excellent | $18,310 | Good | |
| #14 | $72,268 | 25 | $22,000 | Excellent | $10,492 | Good | |
| #15 | $70,481 | 24 | $19,606 | Excellent | $17,125 | Good | |
| #16 | $69,338 | 28 | $19,250 | Excellent | $23,211 | Manageable | |
| #17 | $60,575 | 29 | $27,000 | Good | $16,012 | Manageable | |
| #18 | $53,108 | 54 | $22,135 | Good | $18,071 | 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.
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