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Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians at Colorado State University Pueblo

Pueblo, CO · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $62,138/yr (2% vs median)

AI Risk High (53% exposed)

Job Market Small (6,300 openings/yr)

ROI 16.2x earnings multiple (8.8x out-of-state)

Ranked #4 of 12 Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$626K	$609K	$548K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	16.6x	16.2x	14.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.1x	8.8x	7.9x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	48%	35%
DegreeOutlook Score	61	60	55

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$37,604

Out-of-state: $68,968 (8.8x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$51,792

-38% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$71,632

15% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Colorado State University Pueblo's Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians program produces graduates earning $62,138/yr — within striking distance of the $60,670 national average for this field.

The 16.2x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 53% task exposure — and the 12% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

Ranked #4 out of 12 programs, Colorado State University Pueblo's Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

Earnings growth is modest: $62,138 to $71,632 over five years (15% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.

About Colorado State University Pueblo

A 100% acceptance rate means Colorado State University Pueblo is accessible to most applicants, a compact campus enrolling 3,028 students in Pueblo, CO.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Colorado State University Pueblo's Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians program score?

This program scores 60/100, reflecting respectable but not exceptional financial outcomes for Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians graduates.

How vulnerable is Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 53% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →