Construction Engineering Technology/Technician at Columbus State Community College
Ranked 1st of 2 certificate (1-2 years) programs in Construction Engineering Technology/Technician by 5-year earnings.
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Construction Engineering Technology/Technician (certificate (1-2 years)) graduates.
Graduates of Columbus State Community College's certificate (1-2 years) program in Construction Engineering Technology/Technician earn a median $54,382 one year after graduating, rising to $90,301 by year ten. Figures are based on 153 graduates tracked by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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.
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