Compare 41 Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $89,906. Top programs: $109,139+.
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 | $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 |
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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