# Construction Engineering (bachelor's degree)

CIP 14.33. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/construction-engineering

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $101,108 across 13 colleges (middle half $92,984–$105,964); median federal debt $25,314
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Miscellaneous Engineering: median $85,281 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Managers | 9% | $114,990 | 9.1% |
| Civil Engineers | 7% | $100,840 | 6.4% |
| Industrial Engineers, Including Health And Safety | 7% | $102,670 | 12% |
| Other Engineers | 6% | not reported | — |
| Software Developers | 4% | $135,980 | 10.2% |
| Mechanical Engineers | 3% | $104,110 | 11.2% |
| Other Managers | 3% | not reported | — |
| Surveyors, Cartographers, And Photogrammetrists | 2% | $76,910 | 6.1% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| CA | — | $101,525 (117) |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. California State University-Sacramento (CA): $114,594
2. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VA): $102,699

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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