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Construction Engineering Technologies at California State University-Fresno

Fresno, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $78,716/yr (10% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (51% exposed)

Job Market Large (69,200 openings/yr)

ROI 28.4x earnings multiple (10.5x out-of-state)

Ranked #4 of 45 Construction Engineering Technologies programs Top 10%

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	$836K	$793K	$686K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	29.9x	28.4x	24.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	11.1x	10.5x	9.1x
Probability of Field Employment	55%	48%	36%
DegreeOutlook Score	74	72	69

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$27,920

Out-of-state: $75,440 (10.5x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$25,920

7% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$13,750

2.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$105,173

34% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $78,716 per year, Construction Engineering Technologies graduates from California State University-Fresno earn slightly above the $71,754 national median. The premium is real but not dramatic.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 28.4x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Construction Engineering Technologies programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Construction Engineering Technologies's typical career paths, with 51% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 18% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $13,750 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #4 of 45 programs, California State University-Fresno's Construction Engineering Technologies program falls in the top 10%, outperforming most peers on financial outcomes.

Earnings grow from $78,716 to $105,173 over five years — a 34% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About California State University-Fresno

With 96% of applicants admitted, California State University-Fresno prioritizes broad access, one of the larger campuses at 21,070 students in Fresno, CA. With 56% 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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for Construction Engineering Technologies at California State University-Fresno?

This program scores 72/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Construction Engineering Technologies nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Construction Engineering Technologies careers?

With 51% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $685,567 in decade earnings vs $835,834 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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