Construction Engineering Technologies at Texas State University

Texas State's Construction Engineering Technologies program positions graduates for solid construction management careers without the debt burden that often accompanies engineering degrees. Starting at $76,646 and climbing to $86,836 by year four, graduates earn above both the national and Texas medians for this field—landing in the 60th percentile among the seven Texas programs that offer this major. With a debt load of $22,718, the debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.30 means most graduates can realistically pay off their loans within three years while building their careers.

The program's competitive standing becomes clearer when you look at Texas alternatives: it trails only Texas A&M and Houston among in-state options, while beating out University of North Texas and several other public universities. The 13% earnings growth from year one to year four suggests graduates are advancing into supervisor and project management roles at a healthy pace. For families looking at Texas State's 89% admission rate and accessible price point, this program delivers construction industry credentials that translate directly to paychecks.

The bottom line: your child can expect to enter a field where steady earnings growth is typical, debt is manageable, and Texas State's program performs competitively against more selective in-state competitors. This is a practical investment for students interested in the construction industry who want to avoid the heavier debt loads of traditional engineering programs.