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Construction Engineering Technologies at CUNY New York City College of Technology

Brooklyn, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $67,476/yr (-6% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (51% exposed)

Job Market Large (69,200 openings/yr)

ROI 23.1x earnings multiple (11.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #21 of 45 Construction Engineering Technologies programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

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

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$705K	$679K	$601K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	24.1x	23.1x	20.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	11.5x	11.1x	9.8x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	48%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	70	69	65

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$29,328

Out-of-state: $61,128 (11.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$19,132

35% less than sticker · See by income

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$84,308

25% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $67,476/yr, roughly in line with the $71,754 national median for Construction Engineering Technologies. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 23.1x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Construction Engineering Technologies programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Construction Engineering Technologies's typical career paths, with 51% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 15% gap from the optimistic case.

At #21 of 45 Construction Engineering Technologies programs, CUNY New York City College of Technology scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $67,476 to $84,308 over five years — a 25% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About CUNY New York City College of Technology

CUNY New York City College of Technology accepts 81% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with a mid-sized student body of 12,950 in Brooklyn, NY. With 55% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum. After financial aid, the average student pays $19,132 over four years — 35% below sticker price.

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Top Career Paths

Construction managers $106,980/yr

Cost estimators $77,070/yr

Civil engineering technologists and technicians $64,200/yr

View all 3 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Construction Engineering Technologies at CUNY New York City College of Technology?

A score of 69/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Construction Engineering Technologies field.

Will AI replace Construction Engineering Technologies careers?

With 51% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $601,262 in decade earnings vs $705,409 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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