Construction Engineering Technology/Technician

Bachelor's degree · Western Carolina University · Cullowhee, NC

CIP 15.10

$63,401Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$83,954Median earnings 4 years after
$85,272Median earnings 5 years after
$26,000Median federal debt
48Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Construction Engineering Technology/Technician at Western Carolina University earn a median of $63,401 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $93,843 four years after graduating (middle half: $77,403–$111,740). Median debt is $26,000, about 41% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Construction Engineering Technology/Technician (Bachelor's degree) at other North Carolina schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte
$67,199$26,500

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Construction Engineering Technology/Technician graduates from Western Carolina University make?

The median salary is $63,401 one year after graduation and $85,272 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $26,000.

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