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Basic Certificate in Construction Engineering Technology

Basic Certificates in Construction Engineering Technology

371 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
53% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 35 schools in the United States where you can get your basic certificate in construction engineering tech. This degree is more popular with male students, and about 53% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 4.0% of construction engineering tech graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Construction Engineering Tech Majors

In 2021-2022, 371 basic certificates were awarded to construction engineering tech majors. This earns it the #35 spot on the list of the most popular basic certificate programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in construction engineering tech at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,750
Associate Degree 686
Basic Certificate 371
Undergraduate Certificate 159

Earnings of Construction Engineering Tech Majors With Basic Certificates

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue basic certificates in construction engineering tech. About 71.2% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 264
Women 107
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The racial-ethnic distribution of construction engineering tech basic certificate students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 7
Black or African American 45
Hispanic or Latino 131
White 143
International Students 15
Other Races/Ethnicities 30
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There are 35 colleges that offer a basic certificate in construction engineering tech. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

78 Yearly Graduations
35% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Columbus State Community College tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for construction engineering tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate. Each year, around 25,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 78 basic certificates were handed out to construction engineering tech majors at Columbus State. About 35% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

El Centro College

Dallas, Texas
55 Yearly Graduations
37% Women
81% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for construction engineering tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is El Centro College. Each year, around 69,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The construction engineering tech program at El Centro College awarded 55 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 37% were women and 81% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

Howard College

Big Spring, Texas
33 Yearly Graduations
22% Women
61% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for construction engineering tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Howard College. Roughly 4,000 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 33 people received their basic certificate in construction engineering tech from Howard County Junior College. Of these students, 22% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

Houston Community College

Houston, Texas
30 Yearly Graduations
31% Women
84% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Houston Community College is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in construction engineering tech. Roughly 46,700 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 30 basic certificates were handed out to construction engineering tech majors at Houston Community College. Of these students, 31% were women and 84% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

23 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
46% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for construction engineering tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Seminole State College of Florida. Roughly 15,300 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 23 basic certificates were handed out to construction engineering tech majors at Seminole State. Of these students, 25% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

21 Yearly Graduations
50% Women

Lorain County Community College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in construction engineering tech. Roughly 9,500 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 21 basic certificates were handed out to construction engineering tech majors at LCCC.

#7

Valencia College

Orlando, Florida
20 Yearly Graduations
29% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Valencia College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in construction engineering tech. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 20 people received their basic certificate in construction engineering tech from Valencia College. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women.

#8

University of Minnesota - Duluth

Duluth, Minnesota
16 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Minnesota - Duluth comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in construction engineering tech. Each year, around 9,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,638 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,468 per year. The construction engineering tech program at University of Minnesota - Duluth awarded 16 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 25% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#8

NorthWest Arkansas Community College

Bentonville, Arkansas
16 Yearly Graduations
38% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

NorthWest Arkansas Community College is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in construction engineering tech. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 16 people received their basic certificate in construction engineering tech from NWACC.

#10

Tarrant County College District

Fort Worth, Texas
14 Yearly Graduations
23% Women
31% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 10th most popular school in the country for construction engineering tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Tarrant County College District. Each year, around 36,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 basic certificates were handed out to construction engineering tech majors at Tarrant County College. Of these students, 23% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Broward College

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
13 Yearly Graduations
35% Women
75% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Broward College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in construction engineering tech. Each year, around 30,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The construction engineering tech program at Broward College awarded 13 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Of these students, 35% were women and 75% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#11

Jefferson State Community College

Birmingham, Alabama
13 Yearly Graduations
25% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Jefferson State Community College is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in construction engineering tech. Roughly 8,500 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 people received their basic certificate in construction engineering tech from Jeff State. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women.

#13

Midlands Technical College

West Columbia, South Carolina
12 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Midlands Technical College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in construction engineering tech. Roughly 8,700 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 12 people received their basic certificate in construction engineering tech from MTC. Of these students, 17% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

8 Yearly Graduations
42% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Alaska Vocational Technical Center is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in construction engineering tech. Roughly 200 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 8 people received their basic certificate in construction engineering tech from AVTEC. About 42% of this group were women, and 58% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

St Philip's College

San Antonio, Texas
7 Yearly Graduations
22% Women
56% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

St Philip's College is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in construction engineering tech. Roughly 12,400 attend the school each year. The construction engineering tech program at St Philip's College awarded 7 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. Around 56% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.

#16

Miami Dade College

Miami, Florida
6 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
67% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Miami Dade College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in construction engineering tech. Roughly 44,000 attend the school each year. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 people received their basic certificate in construction engineering tech from MDC. Of these students, 50% were women and 67% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

South Texas College

McAllen, Texas
6 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
83% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

South Texas College is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a basic certificate in construction engineering tech. Roughly 28,900 attend the school each year. For the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 basic certificates were handed out to construction engineering tech majors at South Texas College. Around 83% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.

#19

Crowder College

Neosho, Missouri
5 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 19th most popular school in the country for construction engineering tech majors who are seeking their basic certificate is Crowder College. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. During the 2021-2022 academic year, 5 people received their basic certificate in construction engineering tech from Crowder College. About 13% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#20

Brazosport College

Lake Jackson, Texas
4 Yearly Graduations
56% Women
44% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Brazosport College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in construction engineering tech. Each year, around 3,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The construction engineering tech program at Brazosport College awarded 4 basic certificates during the 2021-2022 school year. About 56% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Construction Engineering Tech Focus Areas

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Construction Engineering Technology 371

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Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Drafting & Design Engineering 3,716
Environmental Control Technology 3,708
Industrial Production Technology 3,607
Electromechanical Engineering 3,265
Electronics Engineering 2,909

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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