2026 Best Value Construction Management Schools
Looking for the best-value Construction Management programs programs in the United States? This list ranks 177 schools by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor reviewed schools to build this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Construction Management Schools in the United States
Learn more about these high-value schools below:
For return on investment, no school beat Metropolitan Community College Area this year in the United States. Set in Omaha, NE, Metropolitan Community College Area is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,375, compared with $4,950 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $12,799 in student loans. Median earnings reach $38,773 ten years out. Set against $12,799 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Metropolitan Community College Area
Dakota County Technical College came in at #2 on this year's best-value Construction Management ranking in the United States. Set in Rosemount, MN, Dakota County Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,679. Students borrow a median of $13,474 to complete their Construction Management program here. Dakota County Technical College alumni report median earnings of $51,938 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $13,474 median debt. Read more about Dakota County Technical College
Out of the 177 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Brigham Young University Idaho landed the #3 spot. Brigham Young University Idaho is a private not-for-profit school based in Rexburg, ID. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,800. Graduates carry a median of $15,466 in student loans. Brigham Young University Idaho alumni report median earnings of $53,406 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $15,466 median debt. The acceptance rate is 96%. Read the full report on Brigham Young University Idaho
A rank of #4 makes Minnesota State Community And Technical College one of the best values in the United States. Minnesota State Community And Technical College is a public school based in Fergus Falls, MN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,908. Students borrow a median of $18,197 to complete their Construction Management program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $45,591. Set against $18,197 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Minnesota State Community And Technical College report
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Brigham Young University Provo earned it the #5 place in the United States. Brigham Young University Provo is a private not-for-profit school based in Provo, UT. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,688. Brigham Young University Provo Construction Management students take on a median of $12,228 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $75,790. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Brigham Young University Provo admits about 68% of applicants. Read more about Brigham Young University Provo
North Hennepin Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #6 position. This public school is set in Brooklyn Park, MN. Students from in state pay about $5,061 in tuition and fees. Typical Construction Management student debt is $21,241. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $51,142. Set against $21,241 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full North Hennepin Community College profile
Kirkwood Community College landed the #7 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Cedar Rapids, IA, Kirkwood Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,176, compared with $8,220 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $15,779 to complete their Construction Management program here. Kirkwood Community College alumni report median earnings of $41,016 a decade after entry. Set against $15,779 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Kirkwood Community College profile
Baton Rouge Community College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. Baton Rouge Community College is a public school based in Baton Rouge, LA. In-state tuition and fees average $4,321. Students borrow a median of $12,008 to complete their Construction Management program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $34,581 ten years after entry. Set against $12,008 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Baton Rouge Community College
Oakland Community College landed the #9 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Auburn Hills, MI, Oakland Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,120 in tuition and fees, compared with $5,560 for out-of-state students. Oakland Community College Construction Management students take on a median of $15,865 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $37,395 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Oakland Community College
Johnson County Community College landed the #10 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Overland Park, KS, Johnson County Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,424, with out-of-state students paying around $5,688. The median Construction Management program debt is $13,532. Graduates go on to earn a median of $45,387 ten years after entry. Set against $13,532 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Johnson County Community College
Park University offered strong value this year, earning the #11 position. Based in Parkville, MO, Park University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $12,116 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $22,112 to complete their Construction Management program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $56,309. That is a strong return on a $22,112 median debt. See the full Park University profile
Collin County Community College District came in at #12 in this year's value ranking. Located in McKinney, TX, Collin County Community College District is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,014, with out-of-state students paying around $6,064. Students borrow a median of $9,716 to complete their Construction Management program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $48,701. That is a strong return on a $9,716 median debt. See the full Collin County Community College District profile
Cuyahoga Community College District came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. Cuyahoga Community College District is a public school based in Cleveland, OH. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,249, with out-of-state students paying around $7,249. Typical Construction Management student debt is $14,636. Cuyahoga Community College District alumni report median earnings of $35,654 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Cuyahoga Community College District profile
Indiana Institute Of Technology College Of Professional Studies came in at #14 in this year's value ranking. Indiana Institute Of Technology College Of Professional Studies is a private not-for-profit school based in Fort Wayne, IN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,896. Typical Construction Management student debt is $36,380. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $47,327. That is a strong return on a $36,380 median debt. Read more about Indiana Institute Of Technology College Of Professional Studies
Anne Arundel Community College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. This public school is set in Arnold, MD. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,322, while out-of-state students pay about $11,522. The median Construction Management program debt is $13,947. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $46,219. That is a strong return on a $13,947 median debt. Read the full report on Anne Arundel Community College
Austin Community College District placed #16 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. Located in Austin, TX, Austin Community College District is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,550 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $10,590. The median Construction Management program debt is $14,519. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $43,177. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Austin Community College District
Lansing Community College placed #17 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. Lansing Community College is a public school based in Lansing, MI. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,100, while out-of-state students pay about $11,300. The median Construction Management program debt is $16,700. Lansing Community College alumni report median earnings of $39,206 a decade after entry. Set against $16,700 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Lansing Community College
National University offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in San Diego, CA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,284. Graduates carry a median of $30,426 in student loans. National University alumni report median earnings of $67,548 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full National University profile
South Dakota State University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. This public school is set in Brookings, SD. In-state tuition and fees average $9,299, compared with $12,809 for out-of-state students. Typical Construction Management student debt is $24,989. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $55,070. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. South Dakota State University admits about 98% of applicants. See the full South Dakota State University profile
Minnesota State University Moorhead placed #20 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. Based in Moorhead, MN, Minnesota State University Moorhead is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,428. Minnesota State University Moorhead Construction Management students take on a median of $21,764 in debt. Median earnings reach $50,527 ten years out. Set against $21,764 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 59% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Minnesota State University Moorhead report
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville offered strong value this year, earning the #21 position. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a public school based in Edwardsville, IL. In-state tuition and fees average $12,092. Typical Construction Management student debt is $23,917. Median earnings reach $56,346 ten years out. Set against $23,917 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville admits about 98% of applicants. Get the full Southern Illinois University Edwardsville report
New England Institute Of Technology placed #22 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. Located in East Greenwich, RI, New England Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $37,275 in tuition and fees. Typical Construction Management student debt is $24,586. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $48,684. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 67%. Read more about New England Institute Of Technology
Ferris State University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. Set in Big Rapids, MI, Ferris State University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,778. Ferris State University Construction Management students take on a median of $20,750 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $54,735. That is a strong return on a $20,750 median debt. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Ferris State University
University Of Wisconsin Stout placed #24 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. Set in Menomonie, WI, University Of Wisconsin Stout is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,701, with out-of-state students paying around $19,265. Typical Construction Management student debt is $20,425. Median earnings reach $58,084 ten years out. Set against $20,425 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Wisconsin Stout has an acceptance rate of 88%. More on University Of Wisconsin Stout
Central New Mexico Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #25 position. Central New Mexico Community College is a public school based in Albuquerque, NM. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,060, while out-of-state students pay about $8,684. Typical Construction Management student debt is $10,112. Graduates go on to earn a median of $36,869 ten years after entry. Set against $10,112 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Central New Mexico Community College
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Construction Management Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
University Of Wisconsin Platteville landed the #26 spot for value in the United States this year. University Of Wisconsin Platteville is a public school based in Platteville, WI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,644, with out-of-state students paying around $17,603. Graduates carry a median of $23,677 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $61,760. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 89%. Get the full University Of Wisconsin Platteville report
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo came in at #27 in this year's value ranking. California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is a public school based in San Luis Obispo, CA. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,161, with out-of-state students paying around $33,230. Students borrow a median of $18,955 to complete their Construction Management program here. California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo alumni report median earnings of $90,768 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo admits about 31% of applicants. Read more about California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo
Delaware Technical Community College Terry placed #29 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. Based in Dover, DE, Delaware Technical Community College Terry is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,332 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $5,763. The median Construction Management program debt is $11,154. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $41,448. Set against $11,154 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Delaware Technical Community College Terry
California State University East Bay landed the #30 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Hayward, CA, California State University East Bay is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,583, compared with $20,183 for out-of-state students. California State University East Bay Construction Management students take on a median of $18,073 in debt. California State University East Bay alumni report median earnings of $71,401 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $18,073 median debt. About 97% of those who apply are admitted. More on California State University East Bay
University Of Northern Iowa came in at #31 in this year's value ranking. Based in Cedar Falls, IA, University Of Northern Iowa is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,936, with out-of-state students paying around $21,712. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete their Construction Management program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $55,177. Set against $23,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Northern Iowa has an acceptance rate of 93%. Get the full University Of Northern Iowa report
University Of Mary came in at #32 in this year's value ranking. Based in Bismarck, ND, University Of Mary is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $22,356. Typical Construction Management student debt is $26,983. University Of Mary alumni report median earnings of $60,909 a decade after entry. Set against $26,983 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Mary admits about 75% of applicants. Read the full report on University Of Mary
Minnesota State University Mankato placed #32 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. Based in Mankato, MN, Minnesota State University Mankato is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,572, with out-of-state students paying around $18,942. Graduates carry a median of $26,499 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $56,922. That is a strong return on a $26,499 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Minnesota State University Mankato
Suny College Of Technology At Delhi placed #34 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. Located in Delhi, NY, Suny College Of Technology At Delhi is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,772 in tuition and fees, compared with $12,762 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Construction Management program here. Suny College Of Technology At Delhi alumni report median earnings of $51,629 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Suny College Of Technology At Delhi report
University Of Wisconsin Whitewater came in at #35 in this year's value ranking. Based in Whitewater, WI, University Of Wisconsin Whitewater is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,616, with out-of-state students paying around $18,716. The median Construction Management program debt is $25,306. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $55,356. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%. Read the full report on University Of Wisconsin Whitewater
Manhattan College landed the #36 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Riverdale, NY, Manhattan College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $53,400 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $25,968 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $86,316 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 79%. Get the full Manhattan College report
Eastern Illinois University came in at #37 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Charleston, IL. In-state tuition and fees average $13,377, while out-of-state students pay about $15,859. Graduates carry a median of $24,293 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $51,989 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $24,293 median debt. Eastern Illinois University has an acceptance rate of 65%. Read the full report on Eastern Illinois University
Everglades University ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Boca Raton, FL. In-state tuition and fees average $21,680. Typical Construction Management student debt is $48,247. Median earnings reach $47,597 ten years out. Set against $48,247 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 82% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Everglades University
Weber State University placed #39 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. This public school is set in Ogden, UT. In-state tuition and fees average $6,557, while out-of-state students pay about $17,545. Graduates carry a median of $16,630 in student loans. Weber State University alumni report median earnings of $56,287 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $16,630 median debt. Read more about Weber State University
Arizona State University ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. This public school is set in Tempe, AZ. In-state tuition and fees average $12,223, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $21,842 in student loans. Median earnings reach $62,668 ten years out. Set against $21,842 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Arizona State University has an acceptance rate of 90%. See the full Arizona State University profile
Clemson University landed the #41 spot for value in the United States this year. Clemson University is a public school based in Clemson, SC. In-state tuition and fees average $15,554, while out-of-state students pay about $40,866. Typical Construction Management student debt is $22,675. Median earnings reach $71,513 ten years out. Set against $22,675 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 38% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Clemson University report
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College landed the #42 spot for value in the United States this year. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public school based in Perkinston, MS. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,250, compared with $7,850 for out-of-state students. Typical Construction Management student debt is $11,653. Median earnings reach $33,017 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College profile
Northern Kentucky University offered strong value this year, earning the #43 position. This public school is set in Highland Heights, KY. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,088, with out-of-state students paying around $21,912. Students borrow a median of $24,053 to complete their Construction Management program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $50,220. That is a strong return on a $24,053 median debt. The acceptance rate is 68%. See the full Northern Kentucky University profile
Western Illinois University came in at #44 in this year's value ranking. Located in Macomb, IL, Western Illinois University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,572 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $54,163. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Western Illinois University has an acceptance rate of 71%. Read the full report on Western Illinois University
Missouri State University Springfield ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. Set in Springfield, MO, Missouri State University Springfield is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,502, while out-of-state students pay about $18,770. The median Construction Management program debt is $24,600. Median earnings reach $49,827 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $24,600 median debt. Missouri State University Springfield admits about 90% of applicants. Read more about Missouri State University Springfield
Kennesaw State University came in at #46 in this year's value ranking. Kennesaw State University is a public school based in Kennesaw, GA. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,808, compared with $17,736 for out-of-state students. Kennesaw State University Construction Management students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Median earnings reach $57,552 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 69% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Kennesaw State University profile
University Of Alaska Anchorage came in at #47 in this year's value ranking. Set in Anchorage, AK, University Of Alaska Anchorage is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,738, with out-of-state students paying around $21,322. Graduates carry a median of $21,787 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $51,871. Set against $21,787 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about University Of Alaska Anchorage
Indiana State University placed #48 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. This public school is set in Terre Haute, IN. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,258, with out-of-state students paying around $22,322. Indiana State University Construction Management students take on a median of $29,567 in debt. Median earnings reach $48,387 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Indiana State University admits about 81% of applicants. More on Indiana State University
Northern Arizona University landed the #49 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Flagstaff, AZ, Northern Arizona University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,619 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $20,044. Graduates carry a median of $23,700 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $54,384 ten years after entry. Set against $23,700 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted. More on Northern Arizona University
Illinois State University landed the #50 spot for value in the United States this year. Illinois State University is a public school based in Normal, IL. In-state tuition and fees average $14,410, compared with $26,058 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Illinois State University alumni report median earnings of $62,117 a decade after entry. Set against $21,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 88% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Illinois State University profile
Pittsburg State University offered strong value this year, earning the #51 position. This public school is set in Pittsburg, KS. In-state tuition and fees average $8,400, with out-of-state students paying around $19,744. Graduates carry a median of $23,461 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $50,579 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 89%. Get the full Pittsburg State University report
Best Value Construction Management Schools by Degree Level
Explore value rankings for a specific degree level:
- Best Value Construction Management Certificate Degree Schools
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- Best Value Construction Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Construction Management Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Construction Management Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Construction Management Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 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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