Construction Engineering Technology/Technician

Associate's degree · Ferris State University · Big Rapids, MI

CIP 15.10

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$83,536Median earnings 4 years after

$89,155Median earnings 5 years after

$13,000Median federal debt

38Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Construction Engineering Technology/Technician at Ferris State University earn a median of $83,536. Nationally, associate's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $71,367 four years after graduating (middle half: $49,651–$93,046). Median debt is $13,000, about 16% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Other programs at Ferris State University

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and AdministrationFirst professional degree$113,856
OptometryFirst professional degree$113,016
Educational Administration and SupervisionDoctoral degree$96,834
Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$92,202
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingMaster's degree$80,463
Business Administration, Management and OperationsGraduate certificate$79,306
Industrial Production Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree$78,820
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingBachelor's degree$74,851
Construction ManagementBachelor's degree$73,292
Surveying EngineeringBachelor's degree$72,931
Precision Metal WorkingUndergraduate certificate$68,852
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate$68,791
Manufacturing EngineeringBachelor's degree$68,715
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesMaster's degree$68,631
Health and Medical Administrative ServicesUndergraduate certificate$68,630
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree$68,334
Energy Systems Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree$67,764
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate$67,753
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBachelor's degree$67,423
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansBachelor's degree$66,747

Frequently asked questions

How much do Construction Engineering Technology/Technician graduates from Ferris State University make?

The median salary is $83,536 and $89,155 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,000.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.