by our College Data Analytics Team
[Construction Engineering Technology](/majors/engineering-technologies/construction-engineering-technology/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the early-career earnings of their construction engineering technology graduates.
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Below are the schools whose construction engineering technology graduates go on to earn the most.
For graduate earnings in construction engineering technology, no school beat Farmingdale State College this year. Located in the suburb of Farmingdale, Farmingdale State College is a public institution. Construction Engineering Technology graduates of Farmingdale State College earn a median of about $89,551 a year early in their careers.
Cuny New York City College Of Technology produces some of the highest-paid graduates in construction engineering technology, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Brooklyn, Cuny New York City College Of Technology is a public institution. Construction Engineering Technology graduates of Cuny New York City College Of Technology earn a median of about $84,308 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in construction engineering technology will find them at Hudson Valley Community College, which ranked #3. Hudson Valley Community College is a public school located in the city of Troy. Construction Engineering Technology graduates of Hudson Valley Community College earn a median of about $58,729 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #4 makes Temple University one of the highest-paying schools for construction engineering technology. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple University is a public institution. Construction Engineering Technology graduates of Temple University earn a median of about $72,240 a year early in their careers.
This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their construction engineering technology graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 4 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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