The cost of attending college or university seems to consistently trend upwards. And while it’s true that you have to be prepared to make a financial commitment to your post-secondary education, there are ways that you can reduce the overall cost. Plan ahead. Compare the costs and benefits of earning an associate degree versus a bachelor’s degree. Explore scholarship opportunities and financial aid. Become informed about available tax credits and deductions. And of course, investigate tuition fees at both public and private institutions. To help you get started, here are the typical costs for a construction engineering degree:

average yearly tuition as per the most recent US census data
$ 10,272 per year
Average in-state tuition in 2017

22% above average compared to other degrees

$ 25,177 per year
Average out-of-state tuition in 2017

25% above average compared to other degrees

$ 30,258 per year
Average private tuition in 2017

6% below average compared to other degrees

What do construction engineering graduates earn?

Construction engineering students make an average of $103,523 per year after graduation. This is 55% above average compared to other undergraduate degrees.

12% of construction engineering graduates are underpaid (those who make less than $40,000 per year.) This rate is low compared to other degrees across the country.

$ 103,523 per year
Average graduate salary in 2017

Top 97% of degrees

12%
% of people underpaid in 2019

38% below average compared to other degrees

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