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Best Value Construction Engineering Technologies Colleges in California

Ranked by best return on investment (earnings vs. cost). See our methodology.

California State University-Fresno offers the state's most affordable Construction Engineering Technologies program at just $6,480 net cost, while graduates earn $69,338 annually. Cal Poly San Luis Obispo commands the highest net price at $15,624 but delivers the strongest earnings at $82,780. California's massive infrastructure projects, from high-speed rail construction to earthquake retrofitting, create steady demand for construction technology specialists throughout the state's $3.6 trillion economy.
9
Programs
$6,480 – $27,384
Net Price Range
$76,343
Avg. Program Earnings
65.6%
Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Construction Engineering Technologies Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price Program Earnings In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $6,480 $69,338 $6,980 54.8% 95.4%
2 $7,599 $75,204 $7,095 56.2% 91.2%
3 $8,931 $81,175 $7,008 69.9% 40.0%
4 $11,580 $77,329 $7,439 66.7% 55.4%
5 $15,624 $82,780 $11,075 85.2% 30.4%
6 $16,174 $72,231 $8,290 78.3% 39.3%
7 $27,384 $39,720 59.5% 79.9%
8 $14,838 $8,064 63.6% 95.0%
9 $10,512 $7,602 55.8% 93.2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $21,144 cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive public programs?

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo's selective 30.43% acceptance rate and specialized facilities justify its $15,624 net cost versus Fresno State's $6,480. The $13,442 earnings premium at Cal Poly helps offset the higher investment within two years of graduation.

How do graduation rates vary across California's Construction Engineering Technologies programs?

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo leads with an 85.20% graduation rate, significantly higher than the 54.80% rate at Fresno State. Long Beach State achieves 69.90% despite its competitive 39.95% acceptance rate, showing strong student retention once admitted.

Does attending the most expensive program guarantee the highest earnings?

Not necessarily - Long Beach State graduates earn $81,175 annually at an $8,931 net cost, nearly matching Cal Poly SLO's $82,780 earnings for half the price. California Baptist University costs $27,384 but lacks available earnings data for comparison.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.