Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

Earnings trajectories vary significantly. Some programs show strong early returns that plateau; others start lower but accelerate. Consider where you want to be at year 4, not just year 1.

Compare to Similar Programs in California

Construction Engineering Technologies bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (9 total in state)

SchoolEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo$111,230
California State University-Long Beach$89,003$100,265$17,8660.20
California State University-Chico$88,648$21,1040.24
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona$87,960$97,515$16,0670.18
San Diego State University$81,608
California State University-Northridge$79,352$95,243
National Median$72,240$24,7440.34

Other Construction Engineering Technologies Programs in California

Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools

SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Debt
California State University-Long Beach
Long Beach
$7,008$89,003$17,866
California State University-Chico
Chico
$8,064$88,648$21,104
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Pomona
$7,439$87,960$16,067
San Diego State University
San Diego
$8,290$81,608
California State University-Northridge
Northridge
$7,095$79,352

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, approximately 18% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.