Best Schools for Construction Engineering Technologies

Construction Engineering Technologies graduates earn a median of $91,190 within four years of graduating, ranking #25 out of 283 tracked majors — 46% above the median across all fields. There are 44 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 2,283 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: University of Florida graduates earn $109,139 while Prairie View A & M University graduates earn $64,359 — a $44,780 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: Construction Engineering Technologies graduates see an average 0% increase between year 1 and year 2 post-graduation, reflecting career advancement and skill development in the first years after college.