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.
A major in Construction Engineering Technology covers Construction Engineering Technology/technician. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Apply Basic Engineering Principles And Technical Skills In Support Of Engineers, Engineering Contractors And Other Professionals Engaged In The Construction Of Buildings And Related Structures. Includes Instruction In Basic Structural Engineering Principles And Construction Techniques, Building Site Inspection, Site Supervision, Construction Personnel Supervision, Plan And Specification Interpretation, Supply Logistics And Procurement, Applicable Building Codes, And Report Preparation.
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 is a widely-pursued major, 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 Multifamily Superintendent, Environmental Construction Program Manager, Construction Services Manager and Masonry Contractor Administrator (Masonry Construction Admin).
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 |
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