2026 Best Construction Management Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best Construction Management undergraduate certificate degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 177 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor evaluated schools to produce 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 Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Our analysis found Drexel University to be the best Construction Management school in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Philadelphia, PA. Roughly 78% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $62,412. Typical Construction Management student debt is $31,000. Read the full report on Drexel University
Out of the 177 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Lansing Community College landed the #2 spot. Set in Lansing, MI, Lansing Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,100 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $11,300. Lansing Community College Construction Management students take on a median of $16,700 in debt. More on Lansing Community College
The strong Construction Management programs at Cuyahoga Community College District earned it the #3 place in the United States. Based in Cleveland, OH, Cuyahoga Community College District is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,249, while out-of-state students pay about $7,249. Cuyahoga Community College District Construction Management students take on a median of $14,636 in debt. Read more about Cuyahoga Community College District
Out of the 177 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Kirkwood Community College landed the #4 spot. Kirkwood Community College is a public school based in Cedar Rapids, IA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,176, compared with $8,220 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $15,779 in student loans. More on Kirkwood Community College
A rank of #5 makes The University Of Montana one of the top choices in the United States. Based in Missoula, MT, The University Of Montana is a public institution. About 49% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,552, while out-of-state students pay about $33,671. Graduates carry a median of $24,342 in student loans. See the full The University Of Montana profile
Oakland Community College came in at #6 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Auburn Hills, MI. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,120, compared with $5,560 for out-of-state students. Typical Construction Management student debt is $15,865. Get the full Oakland Community College report
Collin County Community College District ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Management schools. Based in McKinney, TX, Collin County Community College District is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,014, compared with $6,064 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $9,716 in student loans. Read more about Collin County Community College District
Central New Mexico Community College ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Management schools. Based in Albuquerque, NM, Central New Mexico Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,060 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,684 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $10,112 in student loans. Read the full report on Central New Mexico Community College
Colorado State University Pueblo landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. More on Colorado State University Pueblo
Erie Community College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Management schools. Get the full Erie Community College report
Christian Brothers University landed the #11 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Christian Brothers University report
Cuny New York City College Of Technology did well this year, earning the #12 position. More on Cuny New York City College Of Technology
Minnesota State University Mankato came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Get the full Minnesota State University Mankato report
Clemson University came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Read more about Clemson University
Morgan State University did well this year, earning the #15 position. See the full Morgan State University profile
Ohio Northern University placed #16 among Construction Management schools in the United States. More on Ohio Northern University
Brigham Young University Idaho landed the #17 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Brigham Young University Idaho
Grays Harbor College placed #18 among Construction Management schools in the United States. Read the full report on Grays Harbor College
Johnson County Community College came in at #19 in this year's ranking. See the full Johnson County Community College profile
Columbia University In The City Of New York ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Management schools. Get the full Columbia University In The City Of New York report
Mchenry County College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Management schools. Get the full Mchenry County College report
Manhattan College did well this year, earning the #22 position. Read more about Manhattan College
Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Get the full Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana report
Eastern Michigan University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Management schools. Read more about Eastern Michigan University
University Of New Orleans ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Management schools. Read more about University Of New Orleans
Rest of the Top 50 Best Construction Management Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Marian University Wisconsin came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Marian University Wisconsin
South Suburban College landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. Read more about South Suburban College
Metropolitan Community College Area placed #28 among Construction Management schools in the United States. Get the full Metropolitan Community College Area report
Joliet Junior College placed #29 among Construction Management schools in the United States. Read more about Joliet Junior College
Iti Technical College came in at #30 in this year's ranking. See the full Iti Technical College profile
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities did well this year, earning the #31 position. Read the full report on University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Northampton County Area Community College did well this year, earning the #32 position. Read more about Northampton County Area Community College
Cabrillo College
Cabrillo College landed the #33 spot in the United States this year. More on Cabrillo College
Georgia Highlands College did well this year, earning the #34 position. See the full Georgia Highlands College profile
Suny College Of Technology At Delhi did well this year, earning the #35 position. Read more about Suny College Of Technology At Delhi
University Of Mary did well this year, earning the #36 position. More on University Of Mary
Roger Williams University landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Roger Williams University report
Brigham Young University Provo did well this year, earning the #38 position. See the full Brigham Young University Provo profile
University Of Alaska Fairbanks landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. More on University Of Alaska Fairbanks
Appalachian State University ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Management schools. Read more about Appalachian State University
The University Of Tennessee ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Management schools. More on The University Of Tennessee
University Of Arkansas ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Management schools. See the full University Of Arkansas profile
National American University Rapid City ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Management schools. Get the full National American University Rapid City report
Fordham University ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Management schools. Read the full report on Fordham University
Pennsylvania College Of Technology did well this year, earning the #45 position. Get the full Pennsylvania College Of Technology report
University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #46 in this year's ranking. Get the full University Of Washington Seattle Campus report
University Of The District Of Columbia ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Management schools. Read the full report on University Of The District Of Columbia
Keene State College ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Management schools. More on Keene State College
Suny College Of Technology At Alfred came in at #49 in this year's ranking. Read more about Suny College Of Technology At Alfred
Baton Rouge Community College landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. See the full Baton Rouge Community College profile
Related Construction Management Rankings
See rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Construction Management Schools (All Levels)
- Best Construction Management 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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