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Construction Engineering Technologies at University of Houston

Houston, TX · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $73,694/yr (3% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (51% exposed)

Job Market Large (69,200 openings/yr)

ROI 18.9x earnings multiple (8.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #15 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	$769K	$734K	$642K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	19.8x	18.9x	16.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.7x	8.3x	7.2x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	48%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	71	70	67

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$38,844

Out-of-state: $88,764 (8.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$55,412

-43% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$21,500

3.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$94,660

28% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $73,694/yr, roughly in line with the $71,754 national median for Construction Engineering Technologies. The value proposition here depends on cost, not earnings.

With a 18.9x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 16% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Construction Engineering Technologies career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

With first-year pay of $73,694 far exceeding the $21,500 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

A #15 ranking among 45 Construction Engineering Technologies programs places University of Houston in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 28% earnings increase from $73,694 to $94,660 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Houston

A 70% admission rate makes University of Houston accessible to a wide range of qualified students, serving a student body of 37,175 in Houston, TX. With 41% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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 does a 70/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Construction Engineering Technologies at University of Houston?

At 70/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Should I worry about AI if I study Construction Engineering Technologies at University of Houston?

The 51% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

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