Construction Engineering Technology at Hudson Valley Community College

Troy, NY · Public · Associate Degree · Construction Engineering Technologies

enrolling 6,359 students in Troy, NY.

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $44,162 place Hudson Valley Community College below the $57,701 national median for Construction Engineering Technology — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

With a 44.1x return on tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 26% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Construction Engineering Technology career paths face changes, but the trade's physical demands provide a buffer.

Construction Engineering Technology is offered at just 6 schools in our analysis. Hudson Valley Community College's #4 ranking should be read in that context.

A 33% earnings increase from $44,162 to $58,729 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

54 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
48
Low End
54
Score
57
High End
Earnings $44,162/yr (-23% vs median)
AI-Proof Exposed (49% shielded)
Job Market Large (69,200 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$621K
7.4% annual growth
Earnings Multiple (In-State)
46.4x
10-year earnings ÷ tuition
Viable Career Paths
3 of 3
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Program Tuition (In-State)
$13,388
Out-of-state: $23,500
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$58,729
33% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Construction Engineering Technology graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Construction managers $106,980 +8.7% 56%
Cost estimators $77,070 -4.2% 50%
Civil engineering technologists and technicians $64,200 +2.1% 41%
Construction managers
$106,980
+8.7% growth 56% AI-proof
Cost estimators
$77,070
-4.2% growth 50% AI-proof
Civil engineering technologists and technicians
$64,200
+2.1% growth 41% AI-proof

Construction Engineering Technology Career Guide

See the full career breakdown for Construction Engineering Technology — job titles, salary ranges, and growth projections for graduates from Hudson Valley Community College and 5 other schools.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 54/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Construction Engineering Technology at Hudson Valley Community College?
A score of 54/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Hudson Valley Community College trails the majority of Construction Engineering Technology programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
What's the AI risk for Construction Engineering Technology graduates from Hudson Valley Community College?
AI exposure of 51% is a real factor. For Hudson Valley Community College specifically, the gap between optimistic ($621,424) and pessimistic ($462,033) decade earnings reflects that uncertainty.
Can you still earn well with Construction Engineering Technology from Hudson Valley Community College?
First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.
Will Construction Engineering Technology graduates from Hudson Valley Community College find jobs?
The large job market (69,200 annual openings) works in favor of Construction Engineering Technology graduates. The national outlook is driven by ongoing digital transformation and technology adoption, though regional variation matters.
Data from College Scorecard, BLS, and AI resilience research. Methodology & sources →