by our College Data Analytics Team
[Construction Engineering Technology](/majors/engineering-technologies/construction-engineering-technology/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The schools below stand out for the salaries their construction engineering technology graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 8 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying construction engineering technology schools.
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Below are the schools whose construction engineering technology graduates go on to earn the most.
Texas A And M University College Station earned the #1 spot for highest-paid construction engineering technology graduates in Texas. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. After graduating, construction engineering technology degree recipients from Texas A And M University College Station typically earn about $101,224 annually.
A rank of #2 makes Texas State University San Marcos one of the highest-paying schools for construction engineering technology. Located in the city of San Marcos, Texas State University San Marcos is a public institution. Early-career construction engineering technology graduates from Texas State University San Marcos make a median of around $96,457 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Houston earned it the #3 place for construction engineering technology. University Of Houston is a public school located in the city of Houston. Students who complete the construction engineering technology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $94,660.
Students chasing top earnings in construction engineering technology will find them at Sam Houston State University, which ranked #4. Sam Houston State University is a public school located in the town of Huntsville. Students who complete the construction engineering technology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $89,884.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of North Texas earned it the #5 place for construction engineering technology. Located in the city of Denton, University Of North Texas is a public institution. After graduating, construction engineering technology degree recipients from University Of North Texas typically earn about $72,266 annually.
Tarleton State University earned the #6 position for construction engineering technology graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Stephenville, Tarleton State University is a public institution. After graduating, construction engineering technology degree recipients from Tarleton State University typically earn about $70,481 annually.
Prairie View A And M University placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for construction engineering technology. Located in the rural area of Prairie View, Prairie View A And M University is a public institution. Early-career construction engineering technology graduates from Prairie View A And M University make a median of around $82,312 per year.
Texas State Technical College earned the #8 position for construction engineering technology graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Waco, Texas State Technical College is a public institution. Students who complete the construction engineering technology program here go on to a median salary of roughly $38,682.
This ranking is produced 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 · 8 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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