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Civil Engineering Technology at Youngstown State University

Youngstown, OH · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians

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 Technology 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 Technology 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 Technology programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Civil Engineering Technology'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 Technology 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 Technology 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 Technology field.

Will AI replace Civil Engineering Technology 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 →