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Best Construction Engineering Schools in California

California has 2 colleges offering Construction Engineering programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 59 recent graduates. Graduates in California earn $81,610 on average within two years — 14% above the national average of $71,301, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

2
Schools in CA
$81,610
CA Avg. Earnings
$71,301
National Avg.
17
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Construction Engineering in California

Public Schools (1)
$80,779
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (1)
$82,440
avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $1,661 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Construction Engineering Schools in California, Ranked by Earnings

#1
California State University-Sacramento logo

California State University-Sacramento

Sacramento, CA · Public

$80,779
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $81,148
Graduates: 38
Acceptance: 93.6%
#2
National University logo

National University

San Diego, CA · Private

$82,440
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $79,856
Graduates: 21
Acceptance: N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Construction Engineering in California?
California State University-Sacramento ranks #1 for Construction Engineering in California with median graduate earnings of $80,779 within two years of graduation. There are 2 schools offering Construction Engineering programs in the state.
How much do Construction Engineering graduates earn in California?
Construction Engineering graduates in California earn an average of $81,610 within two years of graduation. This is 14% above the national average of $71,301 for this major.
What is the hardest Construction Engineering school to get into in California?
California State University-Sacramento is the most selective Construction Engineering program in California with an acceptance rate of 93.6%. The average acceptance rate across Construction Engineering programs in the state is 93.6%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Construction Engineering in California?
In California, private Construction Engineering programs produce average earnings of $82,440 vs $80,779 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 1 public and 1 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in California

Construction Management $81,700 Construction Engineering Technologies $76,343 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions $75,984 Computer Science $72,889 Computer Engineering $72,447 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions $71,074 Computer and Information Sciences, General $68,388 Civil Engineering $66,328
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.