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Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians at Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $57,772/yr (-5% vs median)

AI Risk High (53% exposed)

Job Market Small (6,300 openings/yr)

ROI 15.2x earnings multiple (14.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #5 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	$680K	$657K	$582K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	15.8x	15.2x	13.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	15.2x	14.7x	13.1x
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)

$43,164

Out-of-state: $44,604 (14.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$47,508

-10% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$27,750

5.8 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$78,198

35% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $57,772 track close to the $60,670 national median for Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 15.2x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians's typical career paths, with 53% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 14% gap from the optimistic case.

At $27,750 in median debt against $57,772 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #5 of 12 Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians programs, Youngstown State University scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $57,772 to $78,198 over five years — a 35% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About Youngstown State University

Youngstown State University has a 80% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, serving 7,340 students in Youngstown, OH.

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Top Career Paths

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians at Youngstown State University?

A score of 60/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians field.

Will AI replace Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians careers?

With 53% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $582,392 in decade earnings vs $680,075 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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