by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 146 U.S. colleges awarded 5,400 degrees and certificates in Construction Engineering Technology. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 55% of graduates. College Factual ranks 100 schools in its 2027 Best Construction Engineering Technology Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $73,240 one year after completing, rising to $91,755 after four years.
Do you ever wonder how skyscrapers are constructed? Or how buildings are able to withstand major storms and hold massive amounts of weight? A major in Construction Engineering Technology will show you how to use basic engineering standards and technical skills in order to assist engineers and professionals in planning the construction of structures and other buildings. Students studying Construction Engineering Technology will learn how to read blueprints, gain knowledge of construction fundamentals and safety regulations, understand land and environmental concerns, and learn how to supervise teams.
While studying this major, your course load will include Construction materials and systems, Electrical systems, Reinforced concrete design, and Computer-integrated construction. These classes will enhance your knowledge of this field. This major is offered as an Associate's Degree, but in some schools be found as a Bachelors.
A degree in Construction Engineering Technology covers Construction Engineering Technology/technician.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, construction engineering technology draws strong interest, with 5,400 degrees awarded annually. 146 colleges award construction engineering technology degrees, an average of 37 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 478.
By level, the 5,400 awards include 297 certificates, 903 associate degrees, 2,995 bachelor’s degrees, 1,184 master’s degrees and 11 doctorates.
Women earned 17% of construction engineering technology degrees and certificates in the latest year (912 of 5,400). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (2,709) and Hispanic or Latino (1,451), and international students earned 466.
College Factual ranks 100 schools in its 2027 Best Construction Engineering Technology Schools ranking, including 36 for associate degrees, 52 for bachelor’s degrees and 13 for master’s degrees. It also ranks construction engineering technology schools within 25 states. In all, 146 colleges offer construction engineering technology programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Construction Engineering Technology Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common construction engineering technology credential is the bachelor’s degree: 2,995 of the 5,400 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to construction engineering technology call most for Critical Thinking, Active Listening and Reading Comprehension, and for knowledge of Building and Construction, Mathematics and Engineering and Technology, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Comprehension, Written Comprehension and Oral Expression.
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How long a construction engineering technology degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 297 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 903 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 2,995 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 1,184 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 11 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to construction engineering technology, at 41.8%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 41.8% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 16.2% |
| Some college courses | 13.0% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 12.8% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 9.9% |
| Master’s degree | 3.6% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 2.8% |
Source: O*NET Online.
3 occupations are related to Construction Engineering Technology, with an average median salary of $83,658; the strongest outlook belongs to Cost Estimators, at 12.4% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Environmental Construction Program Manager, Project Superintendent, Construction Foreman and Commercial Superintendent.
The occupation related to construction engineering technology with the most projected jobs is Construction Managers, at 496,716.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Managers | 496,716 | -0.3% |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | 261,905 | 11.0% |
| Cost Estimators | 181,631 | 12.4% |
Construction Engineering Technology graduates earn a median $73,240 one year after completing their program, $91,755 after four years and $93,353 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $73,240 |
| 4 years | $91,755 |
| 5 years | $93,353 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to construction engineering technology is Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians, with a median salary of $86,216.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $86,216 |
| Construction Managers | $83,791 |
| Cost Estimators | $80,966 |
Construction Engineering Technology includes 1 concentration; by graduates, the largest is Construction Engineering Technology/Technician (5,400). It has 18 similar majors in the Engineering Technologies field, which together award 93,647 degrees a year; the largest are Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians (13,228), Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians (12,892) and Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians (12,771). Browse all Engineering Technologies majors or the full list of college majors.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 5,400 |
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