Best Schools for Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians graduates earn a median of $76,242 within four years of graduating, ranking #39 out of 283 tracked majors — 22% above the median across all fields. There are 15 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 558 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: Murray State University graduates earn $87,573 while Savannah State University graduates earn $64,798 — a $22,775 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap. Across all fields, though, which major you pick separates earnings more than which college does.

Early career salary growth is modest: Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians graduates see an average 1% increase between year 1 and year 2 post-graduation, reflecting career advancement and skill development in the first years after college.

Schools

$76,242

Avg. 2yr Earnings

#39

of 283 Majors

558

Graduates

Public vs Private: Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Public (13 schools)

$76,164

avg. 2yr earnings

Private (2 schools)

$83,553

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $7,389 more in early earnings on average for Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians graduates. Factor in tuition difference to calculate which offers better ROI.

Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians by State

Top Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians Schools by Graduate Earnings

Murray State University

Murray, KY · Public

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, CO · Public

Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester, NY · Private

Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH · Public

$78,450

4yr Earnings

29 grads · small sample

2yr: $55,512 (24)

1yr: $51,058 (29)

Acceptance: 80.3%

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA · Public

$77,673

4yr Earnings

27 grads · small sample

2yr: $58,221 (32)

1yr: $61,841 (40)

Acceptance: 82.9%

Colorado State University Pueblo

Pueblo, CO · Public

$76,532

4yr Earnings

30 grads · small sample

2yr: $57,318 (16)

1yr: $62,814 (22)

Acceptance: 99.8%

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, NC · Public

Fairmont State University

Fairmont, WV · Public

$75,102

4yr Earnings

26 grads · small sample

2yr: $57,318 (23)

1yr: $54,279 (27)

Acceptance: 99.2%

SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Utica, NY · Public

University of Maryland Eastern Shore

Princess Anne, MD · Public

$72,630

4yr Earnings

17 grads · small sample

2yr: $61,516 (12)

Acceptance: 90.4%

#11

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown

Johnstown, PA · Public

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, PA · Public

Savannah State University

Savannah, GA · Public

$64,798

4yr Earnings

23 grads · small sample

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Boston, MA · Private

University of Houston-Downtown

Houston, TX · Public

$57,318

2yr Earnings

19 grads · small sample

1yr: $53,110 (19)

Grads: 19

Acceptance: 90.6%

Majors with Similar Earnings

Nuclear Engineering $59,805 Bioethics/Medical Ethics $59,313 Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians $58,978 Mathematics and Statistics, Other $58,693 Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians $58,001 Computer and Information Sciences, General $57,752

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians?

Murray State University ranks #1 for Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians with median graduate earnings of $87,573 within four years of graduating. There are 15 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.

How much do Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians graduates earn?

Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians graduates earn an average of $76,242 within four years of graduating. This is 22% above the median across all majors. Earnings range from $64,798 to $87,573 depending on the school.

How hard is it to get into a top Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians program?

The average acceptance rate across Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians programs is 85.0%. The most selective program is at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus with a 49.7% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.

Is a public or private school better for Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians?

Private Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians programs average $83,553 in early earnings vs $76,164 at public schools. Private schools lead in earnings, but cost significantly more — calculate net price before deciding.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders, from the field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release — Scorecard publishes the two separately.

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