# Texas Tech University: Construction Engineering (bachelor's)

Lubbock, TX. IPEDS 229115, CIP 14.33. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/texas-tech-university/majors/construction-engineering

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $75,421
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $102,312 (U.S. median for this major: $101,108 across 13 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,098 (U.S. median $25,314)
- Rank in TX: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,204

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.37 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $102,312 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 | $12,457 | $54,437 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $13,851 | $60,529 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $17,058 | $74,543 | 1.1 years |
| 75-110k | $22,073 | $96,459 | 1.4 years |
| 110k+ | $24,622 | $107,598 | 1.6 years |

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

## Construction Engineering at TX colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech University | $102,312 | $24,098 | $19,070 | 69% |
| East Texas A&M University | $80,585 | not reported | $11,841 | 43% |

## Careers
- Civil Engineers (SOC 17-2051): median wage $81,840 Lubbock, TX, $96,860 TX, $100,840 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.4% by 2035
- Cost Estimators (SOC 13-1051): median wage $63,120 Lubbock, TX, $76,980 TX, $78,740 U.S.; U.S. jobs -3.1% by 2035
- Architectural and Engineering Managers (SOC 11-9041): median wage $150,150 Lubbock, TX, $171,370 TX, $171,270 U.S.; U.S. jobs 5.5% 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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