Construction Engineering Technologies at San Diego State University
Bachelor's Degree
Earnings Distribution
How San Diego State University graduates compare to all programs nationally
San Diego State University graduates earn $82k, placing them in the 95th percentile of all construction engineering technologies bachelors programs nationally.
Compare to Similar Programs in California
Construction Engineering Technologies bachelors's programs at peer institutions in California (9 total in state)
| School | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego State University | $81,608 | — | $16,967* | — |
| California State University-Long Beach | $89,003 | $100,265 | $17,866* | 0.20 |
| California State University-Chico | $88,648 | — | $21,104* | 0.24 |
| California State Polytechnic University-Pomona | $87,960 | $97,515 | $16,067* | 0.18 |
| California State University-Northridge | $79,352 | $95,243 | —* | — |
| California State University-Fresno | $78,716 | $85,726 | $12,985* | 0.16 |
| National Median | $72,240 | — | $24,744* | 0.34 |
Other Construction Engineering Technologies Programs in California
Compare tuition, earnings, and debt across California schools
| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (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 |
| California State University-Northridge Northridge | $7,095 | $79,352 | — |
| California State University-Fresno Fresno | $6,980 | $78,716 | $12,985 |
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 San Diego State University, approximately 31% 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.
Sample Size: Based on 20 graduates with reported earnings and 18 graduates with debt data. Small samples may not be representative.