2026 Best Construction Management Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best Construction Management certificate degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 177 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor analyzed schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Construction Management Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
No school ranked higher than University Of Minnesota Twin Cities this year in the United States. Based in Minneapolis, MN, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public institution. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates 85% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $17,214, while out-of-state students pay about $38,362. Graduates carry a median of $23,983 in student loans. See the full University Of Minnesota Twin Cities profile
A rank of #2 makes Kirkwood Community College one of the top choices in the United States. Located in Cedar Rapids, IA, Kirkwood Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,176, compared with $8,220 for out-of-state students. Typical Construction Management student debt is $15,779. Read more about Kirkwood Community College
Out of the 177 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Metropolitan Community College Area landed the #3 spot. Set in Omaha, NE, Metropolitan Community College Area is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,375, while out-of-state students pay about $4,950. Metropolitan Community College Area Construction Management students take on a median of $12,799 in debt. Get the full Metropolitan Community College Area report
The strong Construction Management programs at Indiana Institute Of Technology College Of Professional Studies earned it the #4 place in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Fort Wayne, IN. About 26% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,896. Students borrow a median of $36,380 to complete their Construction Management program here. Get the full Indiana Institute Of Technology College Of Professional Studies report
A rank of #5 makes Ferris State University one of the top choices in the United States. Set in Big Rapids, MI, Ferris State University is a public institution. Ferris State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 56%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,778. Graduates carry a median of $20,750 in student loans. Get the full Ferris State University report
Kennesaw State University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Management schools. This public school is set in Kennesaw, GA. Kennesaw State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 52%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,808, compared with $17,736 for out-of-state students. The median Construction Management program debt is $27,000. See the full Kennesaw State University profile
Weber State University landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. Based in Ogden, UT, Weber State University is a public institution. Weber State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 47%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,557, compared with $17,545 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,630 to complete their Construction Management program here. Read the full report on Weber State University
Johnson County Community College did well this year, earning the #8 position. Set in Overland Park, KS, Johnson County Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,424, compared with $5,688 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $13,532 to complete their Construction Management program here. See the full Johnson County Community College profile
Cuny New York City College Of Technology placed #9 among Construction Management schools in the United States. Based in Brooklyn, NY, Cuny New York City College Of Technology is a public institution. Roughly 21% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,332, with out-of-state students paying around $15,282. Cuny New York City College Of Technology Construction Management students take on a median of $11,492 in debt. Get the full Cuny New York City College Of Technology report
Central New Mexico Community College came in at #10 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Albuquerque, NM. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,060, compared with $8,684 for out-of-state students. Central New Mexico Community College Construction Management students take on a median of $10,112 in debt. Read the full report on Central New Mexico Community College
Boise State University came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Boise State University
Minnesota State University Mankato did well this year, earning the #12 position. Read the full report on Minnesota State University Mankato
Stephen F Austin State University ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Management schools. Read more about Stephen F Austin State University
San Diego State University landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on San Diego State University
University Of Central Missouri ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Management schools. Read more about University Of Central Missouri
University Of Washington Seattle Campus ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Management schools. Read the full report on University Of Washington Seattle Campus
University Of Alaska Fairbanks ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Management schools. See the full University Of Alaska Fairbanks profile
Brigham Young University Idaho ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Management schools. Get the full Brigham Young University Idaho report
Minnesota State Community And Technical College did well this year, earning the #19 position. Read more about Minnesota State Community And Technical College
Dunwoody College Of Technology landed the #20 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Dunwoody College Of Technology
Suny College Of Technology At Delhi came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Suny College Of Technology At Delhi
Shoreline Community College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Management schools. Read the full report on Shoreline Community College
Indian Hills Community College came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Indian Hills Community College
University Of Arkansas placed #24 among Construction Management schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Arkansas
California State University Long Beach did well this year, earning the #25 position. More on California State University Long Beach
Rest of the Top 50 Best Construction Management Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
University Of New Orleans ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Management schools. See the full University Of New Orleans profile
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Management schools. Read the full report on University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Western Kentucky University ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Management schools. More on Western Kentucky University
Collin County Community College District did well this year, earning the #29 position. More on Collin County Community College District
John Brown University did well this year, earning the #30 position. Read more about John Brown University
San Joaquin Valley College Ontario ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Management schools. See the full San Joaquin Valley College Ontario profile
Endicott College
Endicott College placed #32 among Construction Management schools in the United States. More on Endicott College
Dakota County Technical College ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Management schools. Get the full Dakota County Technical College report
City Colleges Of Chicago Kennedy King College did well this year, earning the #34 position. Read more about City Colleges Of Chicago Kennedy King College
Mchenry County College ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Management schools. More on Mchenry County College
Utica College
Utica College ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Management schools. See the full Utica College profile
Inver Hills Community College ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Management schools. More on Inver Hills Community College
Illinois State University did well this year, earning the #38 position. More on Illinois State University
Eastern Michigan University ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Management schools. More on Eastern Michigan University
Indiana State University came in at #40 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Indiana State University
Lanier Technical College landed the #41 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Lanier Technical College
University Of Kansas did well this year, earning the #42 position. More on University Of Kansas
Delaware Technical Community College Terry placed #43 among Construction Management schools in the United States. Read more about Delaware Technical Community College Terry
Cuyahoga Community College District ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Management schools. Read the full report on Cuyahoga Community College District
Concordia University Wisconsin landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Concordia University Wisconsin
Middle Tennessee State University did well this year, earning the #46 position. Read the full report on Middle Tennessee State University
Iowa Western Community College placed #47 among Construction Management schools in the United States. Read more about Iowa Western Community College
Waubonsee Community College did well this year, earning the #48 position. Read the full report on Waubonsee Community College
Northern Arizona University placed #49 among Construction Management schools in the United States. See the full Northern Arizona University profile
Lamar State College Orange landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. See the full Lamar State College Orange profile
Related Construction Management Rankings
See rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Construction Management Schools (All Levels)
- Best Construction Management Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Construction Management Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Construction Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Construction Management Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Construction Management Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Construction Management Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 177 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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