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Construction Engineering Technologies at Missouri Western State University

Saint Joseph, MO · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $47,141/yr (-34% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (51% exposed)

Job Market Large (69,200 openings/yr)

ROI 13.2x earnings multiple (7.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #45 of 45 Construction Engineering Technologies programs

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	$519K	$516K	$481K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	13.2x	13.2x	12.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.4x	7.4x	6.9x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	48%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	48	47	43

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$39,200

Out-of-state: $70,000 (7.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$50,552

-29% less than sticker · See by income

Program Analysis

At $47,141 per year, Construction Engineering Technologies graduates from Missouri Western State University earn below the $71,754 national average. Lower costs or geographic factors may offset the earnings gap.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 13.2x 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 7% gap from the optimistic case.

Ranked #45 of 45 Construction Engineering Technologies programs, Missouri Western State University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Missouri Western State University

a compact campus enrolling 2,372 students in Saint Joseph, MO.

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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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Construction Engineering Technologies at Missouri Western State University?

A score of 47/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Construction Engineering Technologies. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.

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 $480,808 in decade earnings vs $519,059 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Construction Engineering Technologies from Missouri Western State University?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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