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

Philadelphia, PA. IPEDS 216339, CIP 15.10. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/temple-university/majors/construction-engineering-technology-technician

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $72,240
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $89,674 (U.S. median for this major: $92,524 across 43 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $28,250 (U.S. median $24,744)
- Rank in PA: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$2,850

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.28 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $89,674 minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,694 | $97,130 | 1.8 years |
| 30-48k | $23,431 | $100,285 | 1.9 years |
| 48-75k | $26,534 | $113,566 | 2.1 years |
| 75-110k | $29,397 | $125,819 | 2.3 years |
| 110k+ | $34,947 | $149,573 | 2.8 years |

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

## Construction Engineering Technology / Technician at PA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple University | $89,674 | $28,250 | $28,198 | 75% |

## Careers
- Construction Managers (SOC 11-9021): median wage $124,990 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, $108,250 PA, $114,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.1% by 2035
- Cost Estimators (SOC 13-1051): median wage $79,880 Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, $78,480 PA, $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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