# Michigan State University: Construction Engineering Technology / Technician (bachelor's)

East Lansing, MI. IPEDS 171100, CIP 15.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/michigan-state-university/majors/construction-engineering-technology-technician

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $74,518
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $95,387 (U.S. median for this major: $92,524 across 43 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,363 (U.S. median $24,744)
- Rank in MI: 1 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MI median for this major (4 colleges, $87,860): +$7,527
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,863

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $95,387 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,068 | $29,968 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $10,830 | $45,919 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $16,521 | $70,049 | 1.1 years |
| 75-110k | $22,703 | $96,261 | 1.6 years |
| 110k+ | $28,546 | $121,035 | 2.0 years |

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

## Construction Engineering Technology / Technician at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University | $95,387 | $25,363 | $19,680 | 81% |
| Northern Michigan University | $88,881 | not reported | $14,085 | 52% |
| Central Michigan University | $86,839 | not reported | $17,597 | 59% |
| Wayne State University | $84,695 | not reported | $12,766 | 58% |

## Careers
- Construction Managers (SOC 11-9021): median wage $104,010 Lansing-East Lansing, MI, $103,230 MI, $114,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.1% by 2035
- Cost Estimators (SOC 13-1051): median wage $78,310 Lansing-East Lansing, MI, $77,990 MI, $78,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs -3.1% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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