Construction Engineering Technology/Technician

Associate's degree · Lake Area Technical College · Watertown, SD

CIP 15.10

$75,253Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$72,225Median earnings 4 years after

$65,335Median earnings 5 years after

$12,000Median federal debt

23Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the associate's degree program in Construction Engineering Technology/Technician at Lake Area Technical College earn a median of $75,253 one year after completing the program. 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 $12,000, about 16% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Other programs at Lake Area Technical College

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingAssociate's degree$66,233
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Precision Metal WorkingAssociate's degree$43,436
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing AssistantsUndergraduate certificate$42,160
Agricultural Business and ManagementAssociate's degree$41,340
Criminal Justice and CorrectionsAssociate's degree$41,230
Finance and Financial Management ServicesAssociate's degree$40,070
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and InspectionAssociate's degree$38,635
Dental Support Services and Allied ProfessionsUndergraduate certificate$36,631
Allied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesAssociate's degree$35,932
MarketingAssociate's degree$32,043
Human Services, GeneralAssociate's degree$26,730
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming ServicesUndergraduate certificate$20,420
Precision Metal WorkingUndergraduate certificate$49,693
Ground TransportationAssociate's degree$48,072
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/TechniciansUndergraduate certificate$50,334
Human Services, GeneralUndergraduate certificate$34,188
Computer ScienceAssociate's degree$60,752

Frequently asked questions

How much do Construction Engineering Technology/Technician graduates from Lake Area Technical College make?

The median salary is $75,253 one year after graduation and $65,335 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $12,000.

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