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Construction Engineering Technologies at University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, NC · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $67,199/yr (-6% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (51% exposed)

Job Market Large (69,200 openings/yr)

ROI 22.6x earnings multiple (7.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #24 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	$674K	$651K	$581K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	23.4x	22.6x	20.1x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.7x	7.4x	6.6x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	48%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	69	68	64

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$28,856

Out-of-state: $87,504 (7.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$58,980

-104% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,500

4.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$79,769

19% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $67,199 track close to the $71,754 national median for Construction Engineering Technologies programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

With a 22.6x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 14% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Construction Engineering Technologies career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $26,500 in median debt against $67,199 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

A #24 ranking among 45 Construction Engineering Technologies programs places University of North Carolina at Charlotte in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

The limited growth from $67,199 to $79,769 over five years suggests earnings in this field plateau relatively early in one's career.

About University of North Carolina at Charlotte

University of North Carolina at Charlotte has a 80% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with 23,567 students enrolled in Charlotte, NC.

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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 68/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Construction Engineering Technologies at University of North Carolina at Charlotte?

At 68/100, the score looks reasonable — but Construction Engineering Technologies is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.

Should I worry about AI if I study Construction Engineering Technologies at University of North Carolina at Charlotte?

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 →