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

Huntsville, TX. IPEDS 227881, CIP 15.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/sam-houston-state-university/majors/construction-engineering-technology-technician

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $72,116
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $93,904 (U.S. median for this major: $92,524 across 43 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $25,000 (U.S. median $24,744)
- Rank in TX: 4 of 6 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the TX median for this major (6 colleges, $95,552): -$1,648
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,380

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.44 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $93,904 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,474 | $55,385 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $13,389 | $59,447 | 1.0 years |
| 48-75k | $15,540 | $68,998 | 1.1 years |
| 75-110k | $21,366 | $94,865 | 1.6 years |
| 110k+ | $24,101 | $107,008 | 1.8 years |

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

## Construction Engineering Technology / Technician at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M University-College Station | $101,540 | $20,500 | $21,315 | 84% |
| Texas State University | $100,352 | $22,718 | $16,805 | 55% |
| University of Houston | $97,201 | $22,629 | $14,276 | 65% |
| Sam Houston State University | $93,904 | $25,000 | $16,404 | 55% |
| University of North Texas | $92,524 | $27,000 | $15,649 | 61% |
| Prairie View A & M University | $64,359 | $31,000 | $13,570 | 43% |

## Careers
- Construction Managers (SOC 11-9021): median wage not reported metro, $101,470 TX, $114,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.1% by 2035
- Cost Estimators (SOC 13-1051): median wage not reported metro, $76,980 TX, $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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