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Associate-35% vs national median57 grads tracked

Construction Engineering Technology/Technician at Helena College University of Montana

Ranked 26th of 27 associate programs in Construction Engineering Technology/Technician by 5-year earnings.

Median · 1 year out
$32,972
middle 50%: $25,370 – $40,748
Median · 5 years out
$46,571
middle 50%: $33,791 – $57,372
Median · 10 years out
$54,051
middle 50%: $40,922 – $69,584

Salary trajectory

Median earnings vs the national median for Construction Engineering Technology/Technician (associate) graduates.

This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates

Graduates of Helena College University of Montana's associate program in Construction Engineering Technology/Technician earn a median $32,972 one year after graduating, rising to $54,051 by year ten. Five years out, earnings run 35% below the national median of $71,467 for this field, ranking 26th of 27 reporting programs.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.

Will the degree pay for itself?

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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).

Paid off in
9.2 yrs
≈ $10,860 total interest

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