2026 Best Value Construction Management Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Construction Management certificate degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 177 institutions by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor analyzed schools to compile 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 Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the best-value schools below:
Metropolitan Community College Area earned the #1 spot in this year's best-value ranking in the United States. This public school is set in Omaha, NE. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,375, with out-of-state students paying around $4,950. Typical Construction Management student debt is $12,799. Metropolitan Community College Area alumni report median earnings of $38,773 a decade after entry. Set against $12,799 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Metropolitan Community College Area report
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Kirkwood Community College earned it the #2 place in the United States. This public school is set in Cedar Rapids, IA. Students from in state pay about $6,176 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,220. The median Construction Management program debt is $15,779. Kirkwood Community College alumni report median earnings of $41,016 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $15,779 median debt. Get the full Kirkwood Community College report
Out of the 177 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Johnson County Community College landed the #3 spot. Based in Overland Park, KS, Johnson County Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $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. That is a strong return on a $13,532 median debt. See the full Johnson County Community College profile
Indiana Institute Of Technology College Of Professional Studies came in at #4 on this year's best-value Construction Management ranking in the United States. Based in Fort Wayne, IN, Indiana Institute Of Technology College Of Professional Studies is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,896. Typical Construction Management student debt is $36,380. Indiana Institute Of Technology College Of Professional Studies alumni report median earnings of $47,327 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Indiana Institute Of Technology College Of Professional Studies
Ferris State University came in at #5 on this year's best-value Construction Management ranking in the United States. Based in Big Rapids, MI, Ferris State University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,778 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $20,750 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $54,735 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 91% of those who apply are admitted. More on Ferris State University
Central New Mexico Community College landed the #6 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Albuquerque, NM. In-state tuition and fees average $2,060, while out-of-state students pay about $8,684. Typical Construction Management student debt is $10,112. Central New Mexico Community College alumni report median earnings of $36,869 a decade after entry. Set against $10,112 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Central New Mexico Community College
Kennesaw State University placed #7 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. Based in Kennesaw, GA, Kennesaw State University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,808, compared with $17,736 for out-of-state students. Typical Construction Management student debt is $27,000. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $57,552. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Kennesaw State University admits about 69% of applicants. More on Kennesaw State University
Weber State University offered strong value this year, earning the #8 position. Located in Ogden, UT, Weber State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,557, while out-of-state students pay about $17,545. Students borrow a median of $16,630 to complete their Construction Management program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $56,287. Set against $16,630 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Weber State University report
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities placed #9 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. This public school is set in Minneapolis, MN. In-state tuition and fees run about $17,214, with out-of-state students paying around $38,362. The median Construction Management program debt is $23,983. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $69,020. Set against $23,983 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities has an acceptance rate of 80%. Read the full report on University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Cuny New York City College Of Technology offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. Cuny New York City College Of Technology is a public school based in Brooklyn, NY. Students from in state pay about $7,332 in tuition and fees, compared with $15,282 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $11,492 to complete their Construction Management program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $49,365. That is a strong return on a $11,492 median debt. The acceptance rate is 80%. See the full Cuny New York City College Of Technology profile
Northern Kentucky University came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Northern Kentucky University
Southwestern College landed the #12 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Southwestern College profile
The University Of Texas At El Paso placed #13 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. More on The University Of Texas At El Paso
Benjamin Franklin Institute Of Technology landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Benjamin Franklin Institute Of Technology report
Minnesota State University Moorhead ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. Get the full Minnesota State University Moorhead report
Georgia Northwestern Technical College came in at #16 in this year's value ranking. More on Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Onondaga Community College placed #17 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. More on Onondaga Community College
University Of Kansas ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. Read the full report on University Of Kansas
Austin Community College District landed the #19 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Austin Community College District
Pittsburg State University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. See the full Pittsburg State University profile
University Of Arkansas landed the #21 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Arkansas report
Brigham Young University Provo offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. Read more about Brigham Young University Provo
Concordia University Wisconsin landed the #23 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Concordia University Wisconsin
Inver Hills Community College came in at #24 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Inver Hills Community College report
Ohio Northern University landed the #25 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Ohio Northern University
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Construction Management Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value:
Park University
Park University placed #26 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. Get the full Park University report
Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College landed the #27 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College
University Of Wisconsin Platteville placed #28 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Platteville
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. Get the full California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo report
Everglades University ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. More on Everglades University
New York University landed the #31 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about New York University
Oakland Community College came in at #32 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Oakland Community College
Capitol College
Capitol College landed the #33 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Capitol College
Dakota County Technical College placed #34 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. More on Dakota County Technical College
City Colleges Of Chicago Kennedy King College offered strong value this year, earning the #35 position. Read the full report on City Colleges Of Chicago Kennedy King College
Hawaii Pacific University placed #36 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. See the full Hawaii Pacific University profile
Newschool Of Architecture And Design offered strong value this year, earning the #37 position. More on Newschool Of Architecture And Design
West Virginia University Institute Of Technology placed #38 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. Read more about West Virginia University Institute Of Technology
University Of Alaska Anchorage ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. See the full University Of Alaska Anchorage profile
Grays Harbor College landed the #40 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Grays Harbor College
University Of Denver placed #41 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Denver
Renton Technical College placed #42 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. Get the full Renton Technical College report
John Brown University ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. See the full John Brown University profile
University Of The District Of Columbia ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. Get the full University Of The District Of Columbia report
Casper College
Casper College offered strong value this year, earning the #45 position. Read more about Casper College
South Suburban College placed #46 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. Get the full South Suburban College report
Indiana Institute Of Technology placed #47 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. See the full Indiana Institute Of Technology profile
Rowan University
Rowan University landed the #48 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Rowan University report
Erie Community College landed the #49 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Erie Community College report
Northampton County Area Community College came in at #50 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Northampton County Area Community College
Related Construction Management Value Rankings
See value rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Value Construction Management Schools (All Levels)
- Best Value Construction Management Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Construction Management Associate’s Degree Schools
- 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
The ranking above is published 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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