2026 Best Value Construction Management Associate’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Construction Management associate’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 177 schools by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect 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 Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
For return on investment, no school beat Metropolitan Community College Area this year in the United States. Metropolitan Community College Area is a public school based in Omaha, NE. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,375, while out-of-state students pay about $4,950. The median Construction Management program debt is $12,799. Median earnings reach $38,773 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $12,799 median debt. Read more about Metropolitan Community College Area
A rank of #2 makes Dakota County Technical College one of the best values in the United States. Dakota County Technical College is a public school based in Rosemount, MN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,679. Dakota County Technical College Construction Management students take on a median of $13,474 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $51,938. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Dakota County Technical College
You'll get strong value at Minnesota State Community And Technical College, which ranked #3 this year. This public school is set in Fergus Falls, MN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,908. Graduates carry a median of $18,197 in student loans. Minnesota State Community And Technical College alumni report median earnings of $45,591 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $18,197 median debt. Read more about Minnesota State Community And Technical College
A rank of #4 makes Brigham Young University Idaho one of the best values in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Rexburg, ID. Students from in state pay about $4,800 in tuition and fees. Typical Construction Management student debt is $15,466. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $53,406. Set against $15,466 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Brigham Young University Idaho has an acceptance rate of 96%. Get the full Brigham Young University Idaho report
A rank of #5 makes North Hennepin Community College one of the best values in the United States. North Hennepin Community College is a public school based in Brooklyn Park, MN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,061. Students borrow a median of $21,241 to complete their Construction Management program here. North Hennepin Community College alumni report median earnings of $51,142 a decade after entry. Set against $21,241 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about North Hennepin Community College
Park University placed #6 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. Based in Parkville, MO, Park University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,116. Park University Construction Management students take on a median of $22,112 in debt. Park University alumni report median earnings of $56,309 a decade after entry. Set against $22,112 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Park University
Baton Rouge Community College came in at #7 in this year's value ranking. Set in Baton Rouge, LA, Baton Rouge Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,321. Baton Rouge Community College Construction Management students take on a median of $12,008 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $34,581. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Baton Rouge Community College
Oakland Community College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. Located in Auburn Hills, MI, Oakland Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,120 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $5,560. Typical Construction Management student debt is $15,865. Median earnings reach $37,395 ten years out. Set against $15,865 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Oakland Community College
Johnson County Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #9 position. Johnson County Community College is a public school based in Overland Park, KS. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,424, while out-of-state students pay about $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. Get the full Johnson County Community College report
Kirkwood Community College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. Set in Cedar Rapids, IA, Kirkwood Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,176 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $8,220. Kirkwood Community College Construction Management students take on a median of $15,779 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $41,016. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Kirkwood Community College
Collin County Community College District ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. Set in McKinney, TX, Collin County Community College District is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,014 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $6,064. Typical Construction Management student debt is $9,716. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $48,701. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Collin County Community College District
Anne Arundel Community College ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. Anne Arundel Community College is a public school based in Arnold, MD. Students from in state pay about $4,322 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $11,522. Graduates carry a median of $13,947 in student loans. Median earnings reach $46,219 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Anne Arundel Community College report
Austin Community College District offered strong value this year, earning the #13 position. Located in Austin, TX, Austin Community College District is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,550, with out-of-state students paying around $10,590. Graduates carry a median of $14,519 in student loans. Median earnings reach $43,177 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $14,519 median debt. See the full Austin Community College District profile
Lansing Community College landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Lansing, MI, Lansing Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,100, with out-of-state students paying around $11,300. Lansing Community College Construction Management students take on a median of $16,700 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $39,206. Set against $16,700 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Lansing Community College profile
Central New Mexico Community College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. Located in Albuquerque, NM, Central New Mexico Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,060, with out-of-state students paying around $8,684. The median Construction Management program debt is $10,112. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $36,869. That is a strong return on a $10,112 median debt. More on Central New Mexico Community College
Delaware Technical Community College Terry landed the #16 spot for value in the United States this year. Delaware Technical Community College Terry is a public school based in Dover, DE. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,332, while out-of-state students pay about $5,763. Students borrow a median of $11,154 to complete their Construction Management program here. Delaware Technical Community College Terry alumni report median earnings of $41,448 a decade after entry. Set against $11,154 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Delaware Technical Community College Terry
Weber State University came in at #17 in this year's value ranking. Based in Ogden, UT, Weber State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,557, while out-of-state students pay about $17,545. Typical Construction Management student debt is $16,630. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $56,287. Set against $16,630 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Weber State University profile
University Of Alaska Anchorage ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. University Of Alaska Anchorage is a public school based in Anchorage, AK. In-state tuition and fees average $7,738, compared with $21,322 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,787 to complete their Construction Management program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $51,871. Set against $21,787 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on University Of Alaska Anchorage
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College came in at #19 in this year's value ranking. Set in Perkinston, MS, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,250, while out-of-state students pay about $7,850. Graduates carry a median of $11,653 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $33,017. Set against $11,653 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
National American University Rapid City came in at #20 in this year's value ranking. Based in Rapid City, SD, National American University Rapid City is a private for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $16,065. Graduates carry a median of $38,264 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $37,325. Set against $38,264 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on National American University Rapid City
Northampton County Area Community College placed #21 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. Northampton County Area Community College is a public school based in Bethlehem, PA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,550, compared with $15,270 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $18,900 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $41,566. That is a strong return on a $18,900 median debt. More on Northampton County Area Community College
University Of Alaska Fairbanks placed #22 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. Located in Fairbanks, AK, University Of Alaska Fairbanks is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,083, compared with $25,892 for out-of-state students. University Of Alaska Fairbanks Construction Management students take on a median of $23,439 in debt. Median earnings reach $48,866 ten years out. Set against $23,439 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full University Of Alaska Fairbanks report
Vermont Technical College placed #23 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. Based in Randolph, VT, Vermont Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,952 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $22,296. The median Construction Management program debt is $24,208. Vermont Technical College alumni report median earnings of $50,331 a decade after entry. Set against $24,208 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 82% of those who apply are admitted. More on Vermont Technical College
San Joaquin Valley College Visalia landed the #24 spot for value in the United States this year. San Joaquin Valley College Visalia is a private for-profit school based in Visalia, CA. Typical Construction Management student debt is $20,000. Graduates go on to earn a median of $38,317 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full San Joaquin Valley College Visalia profile
Dunwoody College Of Technology landed the #25 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Dunwoody College Of Technology
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Construction Management Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
University Of New Orleans landed the #26 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full University Of New Orleans profile
Mchenry County College came in at #27 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Mchenry County College
Bradley University ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. Read more about Bradley University
University Of Nebraska Lincoln landed the #29 spot for value in the United States this year. More on University Of Nebraska Lincoln
University Of Kansas ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. See the full University Of Kansas profile
University Of The District Of Columbia landed the #31 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about University Of The District Of Columbia
Dordt College
Dordt College ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. Read more about Dordt College
Pittsburg State University landed the #33 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Pittsburg State University
Wentworth Institute Of Technology placed #34 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. Read more about Wentworth Institute Of Technology
Parkland College
Parkland College came in at #35 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Parkland College
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo landed the #36 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo
Milwaukee School Of Engineering offered strong value this year, earning the #37 position. More on Milwaukee School Of Engineering
Morgan State University landed the #38 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Morgan State University
Southern University And A And M College came in at #39 in this year's value ranking. See the full Southern University And A And M College profile
California State University Fresno offered strong value this year, earning the #40 position. Get the full California State University Fresno report
Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College placed #41 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. Read the full report on Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College
Lawrence Technological University placed #42 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. Read more about Lawrence Technological University
Utah Valley University landed the #43 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Utah Valley University
Utica College
Utica College offered strong value this year, earning the #44 position. Read the full report on Utica College
College Of Southern Idaho came in at #45 in this year's value ranking. More on College Of Southern Idaho
Arizona State University landed the #46 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Arizona State University
Fordham University placed #47 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. See the full Fordham University profile
Lamar State College Orange ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. Read the full report on Lamar State College Orange
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. See the full University Of Minnesota Twin Cities profile
Southern Adventist University came in at #50 in this year's value ranking. More on Southern Adventist University
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on 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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