Construction Engineering at Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree
71 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
73
Optimistic
71
Base Case
70
Pessimistic
Earnings $69,146/yr (-10% vs median)
AI Risk High (47% exposed)
Job Market Large (68,400 openings/yr)
ROI 14.7x earnings multiple (9.4x out-of-state)
Ranked #7 of 14 Construction Engineering programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Construction Engineering graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $869K $828K $725K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 15.4x 14.7x 12.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 9.8x 9.4x 8.2x
Probability of Field Employment 82% 73% 55%
DegreeOutlook Score 73 71 70

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$56,324
Out-of-state: $88,280 (9.4x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$83,672
-49% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,000
4.5 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$90,467
31% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $69,146/yr, Construction Engineering graduates from Bowling Green State University-Main Campus land near the $76,543 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 14.7x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 47% task exposure — and the 17% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $26,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #7 out of 14 programs, Bowling Green State University-Main Campus's Construction Engineering offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $69,146 to $90,467 shows 31% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

With 81% of applicants admitted, Bowling Green State University-Main Campus prioritizes broad access, serving 12,255 students in Bowling Green, OH.

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Top Career Paths

Architectural and engineering managers $167,740/yr
Engineers, all other $117,750/yr
Engineering teachers, postsecondary $106,120/yr
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Bowling Green State University-Main Campus's Construction Engineering program score?
A score of 71/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. Bowling Green State University-Main Campus's Construction Engineering graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.
How vulnerable is Construction Engineering to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Construction Engineering careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 47% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →