Compare 39 Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $90,819. Top programs: $109,139+.
With top graduates earning $109,139, 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 $19,000—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige. Across 40 ranked programs, outcomes track program quality, not school reputation.
Topping the list, the University of Florida's Construction Engineering Technology program delivers $109,139 in median earnings—well above the $90,148 field average. Arizona State University Campus Immersion follows at $107,880, and Cal Poly Pomona rounds out the top three at $105,812. All three are public universities, reinforcing that prestige brands don't own this field's best outcomes.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. CUNY New York City College of Technology graduates borrow just $10,533 in student loans and face a 2.0% payment burden, earning an 'Excellent' GPS affordability rating. For families factoring in parent loans, CUNY's combined burden sits at just 4.0%—still 'Excellent'—making it the standout value on both measures. [Learn how to evaluate programs beyond school prestige →](https://collegeazimuth.com/blog/how-to-evaluate-programs)
Highest program earnings: $109,139
Strong outcomes ($107,880) with 90% acceptance
2.0% payment burden | Excellent
4.0% family burden | Excellent
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of FloridaPublic | $109,139 | 100 | $15,000 | Excellent | $18,837 | Excellent |
| #2 | $107,880 | 94 | $19,500 | Excellent | $23,519 | Excellent | |
| #3 | $105,812 | 55 | $16,000 | Excellent | $15,000 | Excellent | |
| #4 | $103,125 | 53 | $14,289 | Excellent | $15,177 | Excellent | |
| #5 | $101,540 | 271 | $17,804 | Excellent | $32,258 | Good | |
| #6 | $100,564 | 39 | $15,000 | Excellent | $25,565 | Excellent | |
| #7 | Texas State UniversityPublic | $100,352 | 124 | $21,000 | Excellent | $22,500 | Good |
| #8 | $99,471 | 62 | $16,500 | Excellent | $13,610 | Excellent | |
| #9 | $98,272 | 12 | $23,548 | Excellent | $16,223 | Excellent | |
| #10 | University Of HoustonPublic | $97,201 | 191 | $18,194 | Excellent | $18,072 | Excellent |
| #11 | $96,378 | 79 | $10,533 | Excellent | $9,563 | Excellent | |
| #12 | $95,844 | 107 | $23,250 | Excellent | $16,000 | Excellent | |
| #13 | $95,387 | 41 | $23,250 | Excellent | $37,401 | Manageable | |
| #14 | $95,072 | 36 | $14,505 | Excellent | $12,050 | Excellent | |
| #15 | $95,019 | 49 | $23,199 | Excellent | $14,621 | Excellent | |
| #16 | $94,921 | 181 | $20,000 | Excellent | $36,000 | Good | |
| #17 | $94,692 | 80 | $15,531 | Excellent | $13,835 | Excellent | |
| #18 | $93,904 | 69 | $21,983 | Excellent | $19,433 | Good | |
| #19 | $92,524 | 37 | $19,250 | Excellent | $23,211 | Good | |
| #20 | Kansas State UniversityPublic | $91,809 | 69 | $21,250 | Excellent | $27,283 | Good |
| #21 | $89,913 | 59 | $14,718 | Excellent | $18,349 | Excellent | |
| #22 | $89,804 | 26 | $13,872 | Excellent | $13,522 | Excellent | |
| #23 | Temple UniversityPublic | $89,674 | 17 | $24,395 | Excellent | $36,495 | Manageable |
| #24 | University Of MainePublic | $89,454 | 47 | $25,000 | Excellent | $21,900 | Good |
| #25 | $89,342 | 40 | $20,500 | Excellent | $38,513 | Manageable |
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