Construction Engineering Technologies at Florida International University

FIU's Construction Engineering Technologies program lands squarely in the middle of the pack—ranking at the 60th percentile among Florida's six programs offering this degree. Graduates earn $73,602 in their first year, matching the state median but trailing University of Florida's $79,410 and University of North Florida's $75,407. The $22,000 median debt is manageable, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.30, though students here graduate with slightly more debt than typical for construction engineering technology programs nationally.

The 14% earnings growth to $84,108 by year four is solid, and the financial fundamentals work out reasonably well for a field where hands-on credentials often matter as much as institutional prestige. For families considering this program, the key question is whether the Miami location and FIU's connections to South Florida's booming construction market justify passing on potentially higher-earning alternatives like UF. The moderate sample size suggests steady but not overwhelming graduate numbers.

If your child is set on staying in Miami or has specific ties to FIU's industry network, this delivers acceptable value. But if flexibility on location exists, Florida's top programs in this field offer better earnings potential for similar or lower debt loads.