by our College Data Analytics Team
[Construction Engineering Technology](/majors/engineering-technologies/construction-engineering-technology/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find where construction engineering technology graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose construction engineering technology graduates go on to earn the most.
University Of Florida earned the #1 spot for highest-paid construction engineering technology graduates in the United States. University Of Florida is a public school located in the city of Gainesville. Early-career construction engineering technology graduates from University Of Florida make a median of around $102,552 per year.
Arizona State University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying construction engineering technology schools. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a public institution. Construction Engineering Technology graduates of Arizona State University earn a median of about $88,786 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in construction engineering technology will find them at Arizona State University Skysong, which ranked #3. Arizona State University Skysong is a public school located in the city of Scottsdale. Early-career construction engineering technology graduates from Arizona State University Skysong make a median of around $88,786 per year.
A rank of #4 makes Western Carolina University one of the highest-paying schools for construction engineering technology. Western Carolina University is a public school located in the town of Cullowhee. Early-career construction engineering technology graduates from Western Carolina University make a median of around $87,408 per year.
A rank of #5 makes Florida International University one of the highest-paying schools for construction engineering technology. Set in the suburb of Miami, Florida International University is a public institution. Construction Engineering Technology graduates of Florida International University earn a median of about $85,371 a year early in their careers.
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This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries construction engineering technology graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 5 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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