Construction Engineering Technologies at St Philip's College

Based on comparable construction engineering technology programs nationally, St Philip's College appears positioned to deliver stronger outcomes than typical Texas programs in this field. While the $56,000 first-year earnings figure is an estimate drawn from national peers—not reported outcomes from this specific school—it represents a notable premium over the $38,682 median for Texas programs. The estimated $12,563 in debt translates to roughly 2.7 months of earnings, which is manageable even if actual outcomes vary somewhat from the estimate.

Construction technology sits at an interesting intersection of skilled trades and engineering support, and the earnings potential here reflects that hybrid value. The 0.22 debt-to-earnings ratio suggests a reasonable investment, particularly for students entering San Antonio's growing construction sector without needing a four-year degree. However, parents should recognize the wide variation in this field—nationally, top programs reach $73,300 while Texas programs we can observe directly cluster much lower.

The critical unknown is where St Philip's actually falls on this spectrum. The national estimate might reflect stronger out-of-state programs rather than typical Texas outcomes. If this program performs closer to the Texas median, you're looking at $39,000 earnings instead—still viable with this debt level, but a different financial picture. Request placement rates and typical starting positions from the department before committing.