The average annual wage of the occupations is $79,520 and $38 per hour. 7 vocational programs could be taken for the Cost Estimators career. Based on BLS data, a total of 220,970 employees were employed in the Occupation.
The 2024 average tuition over the programs for preparing Cost Estimators is $29,282. The average length of the programs is 437 hours and the average completion time is 11.64 months.
The following 7 vocational programs are required or helpful to prepare Cost Estimators.
The tuition, program length, and completion time program information is average amounts over all schools that offer each program. This information is only for vocational programs (i.e. certificate programs) and not for bachelor's or graduate degrees.
| Program Name | Number of Schools | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Lengths | Avg. Completion Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials Engineering | 7 | $39,656 | - | - | - |
| Mechanical Engineering | 6 | $33,141 | - | - | - |
| Construction Engineering | 2 | $29,293 | - | - | - |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 10 | $26,358 | - | - | - |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 59 | $24,050 | - | 630 Hours | 4.00 Months |
| Business/Commerce | 223 | $28,844 | - | 547 Hours | 11.68 Months |
| Business Administration and Management | 665 | $29,282 | $1,819 | 135 Hours | 19.24 Months |
The following 19 occupations are related to Cost Estimators.
The following 844 schools offer the vocational programs and certificate courses for preparing Cost Estimators. The list includes some 4-year colleges that have certificate or associate programs for the career.