by our College Data Analytics Team
[Construction Engineering](/majors/engineering/construction-engineering/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools to find where construction engineering graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose construction engineering graduates go on to earn the most.
Texas Tech University earned the #1 spot for highest-paid construction engineering graduates in the Southwest Region. Set in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a public institution. Early-career construction engineering graduates from Texas Tech University make a median of around $102,183 per year.
Arizona State University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying construction engineering schools. Set in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a public institution. Construction Engineering graduates of Arizona State University earn a median of about $74,445 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #3 makes The University Of Texas At Arlington one of the highest-paying schools for construction engineering. Set in the city of Arlington, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a public institution. After graduating, construction engineering degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Arlington typically earn about $72,613 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in construction engineering will find them at Texas A And M University Commerce, which ranked #4. Located in the town of Commerce, Texas A And M University Commerce is a public institution. Early-career construction engineering graduates from Texas A And M University Commerce make a median of around $70,457 per year.
This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their construction engineering 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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