Construction Engineering Technology/Technician bachelor's degree programs in California

Compare 5 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.

5Programs reporting earnings

$100,564Median year-4 earnings

$16,067Median federal debt

3Programs reporting debt

OUTCOME SPREAD

Highest reported earnings in California

Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.

1California State Polytechnic University-PomonaPomona · $16,067 federal debt$105,812 2California State University, Long BeachLong Beach · $17,866 federal debt$103,125 3San Diego State UniversitySan Diego · Debt not reported$100,564 4California State University, FresnoFresno · $12,985 federal debt$95,072 5California State University, NorthridgeNorthridge · Debt not reported$89,804

CAREER CONTEXT IN CA

What related occupations pay in California

These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.

11-9021Construction Managers

State median wage: $133,160
Middle 50% wage range: $102,780–$168,070
State employment: 34,750
Projected growth: +9.1%
Annual openings: 49,700

10th–90th percentile: $82,100–$211,970

13-1051Cost Estimators

State median wage: $85,460
Middle 50% wage range: $65,690–$118,060
State employment: 26,020
Projected growth: -3.1%
Annual openings: 17,600

10th–90th percentile: $51,750–$150,790

17-3022Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians

State median wage: $83,490
Middle 50% wage range: $65,610–$101,790
State employment: 7,250
Projected growth: +3.2%
Annual openings: 6,100

10th–90th percentile: $54,690–$111,150

Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in California; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.

ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS

Compare every available outcome

Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.

#	College	City	Median year-4 earnings	Median federal debt
1	California State Polytechnic University-Pomona	Pomona	$105,812	$16,067
2	California State University, Long Beach	Long Beach	$103,125	$17,866
3	San Diego State University	San Diego	$100,564	Not available
4	California State University, Fresno	Fresno	$95,072	$12,985
5	California State University, Northridge	Northridge	$89,804	Not available

This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.

QUESTIONS ANSWERED

A quick read on Construction Engineering Technology/Technician in California

What do Construction Engineering Technology/Technician bachelor's degree graduates earn in California?

Across 5 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $100,564 four years after completion.

How much federal debt is reported for these programs?

The median is $16,067 among the 3 programs reporting federal debt.

Which California colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?

The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. California State Polytechnic University-Pomona has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.