2026 Best Value Construction Management Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Construction Management undergraduate certificate degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 177 schools 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 evaluated 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 Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
Kirkwood Community College earned the #1 spot in this year's best-value ranking in the United States. Based 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. The median Construction Management program debt is $15,779. Graduates go on to earn a median of $41,016 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Kirkwood Community College
Out of the 177 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Collin County Community College District landed the #2 spot. Collin County Community College District is a public school based in McKinney, TX. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,014, while out-of-state students pay about $6,064. Graduates carry a median of $9,716 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $48,701. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Collin County Community College District report
You'll get strong value at Oakland Community College, which ranked #3 this year. This public school is set in Auburn Hills, MI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,120, with out-of-state students paying around $5,560. The median Construction Management program debt is $15,865. Oakland Community College alumni report median earnings of $37,395 a decade after entry. Set against $15,865 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Oakland Community College
You'll get strong value at Cuyahoga Community College District, which ranked #4 this year. Located in Cleveland, OH, Cuyahoga Community College District is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,249 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,249 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,636 to complete their Construction Management program here. Median earnings reach $35,654 ten years out. Set against $14,636 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Cuyahoga Community College District report
You'll get strong value at Lansing Community College, which ranked #5 this year. Located in Lansing, MI, Lansing Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,100 in tuition and fees, compared with $11,300 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $16,700 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $39,206. That is a strong return on a $16,700 median debt. More on Lansing Community College
Central New Mexico Community College placed #6 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. Based in Albuquerque, NM, Central New Mexico Community College is a public institution. 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $36,869 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $10,112 median debt. Read more about Central New Mexico Community College
The University Of Montana offered strong value this year, earning the #8 position. Set in Missoula, MT, The University Of Montana is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,552, with out-of-state students paying around $33,671. The University Of Montana Construction Management students take on a median of $24,342 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $44,511 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $24,342 median debt. About 96% of those who apply are admitted. See the full The University Of Montana profile
Drexel University offered strong value this year, earning the #9 position. Drexel University is a private not-for-profit school based in Philadelphia, PA. In-state tuition and fees run about $62,412. Drexel University Construction Management students take on a median of $31,000 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $84,648. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 79% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Drexel University
College Of Dupage ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. Read the full report on College Of Dupage
Indiana Institute Of Technology offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. More on Indiana Institute Of Technology
Morgan State University landed the #11 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Morgan State University
Southwestern College came in at #12 in this year's value ranking. More on Southwestern College
Endicott College
Endicott College came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. See the full Endicott College profile
Northern Kentucky University came in at #14 in this year's value ranking. See the full Northern Kentucky University profile
South Suburban College placed #15 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. See the full South Suburban College profile
Concordia University Wisconsin offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. Read more about Concordia University Wisconsin
West Virginia University Institute Of Technology offered strong value this year, earning the #17 position. Read more about West Virginia University Institute Of Technology
John A Logan College offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. Read more about John A Logan College
New England Institute Of Technology came in at #19 in this year's value ranking. Get the full New England Institute Of Technology report
Lake Washington Institute Of Technology landed the #20 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Lake Washington Institute Of Technology profile
South Dakota State University placed #21 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. More on South Dakota State University
Renton Technical College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. See the full Renton Technical College profile
University Of Alaska Fairbanks ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. More on University Of Alaska Fairbanks
Dordt College
Dordt College offered strong value this year, earning the #24 position. Read more about Dordt College
Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana landed the #25 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Construction Management Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value:
Erie Community College placed #26 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. Read the full report on Erie Community College
California State University Fresno ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. See the full California State University Fresno profile
Central Connecticut State University placed #28 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. See the full Central Connecticut State University profile
Southern Adventist University placed #29 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. Read the full report on Southern Adventist University
Baltimore City Community College placed #30 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. Get the full Baltimore City Community College report
Hawaii Pacific University offered strong value this year, earning the #31 position. Get the full Hawaii Pacific University report
Iowa Western Community College came in at #32 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Iowa Western Community College report
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville landed the #33 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Southern Illinois University Edwardsville report
Georgia Northwestern Technical College came in at #34 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Georgia Northwestern Technical College
The University Of Texas At El Paso landed the #35 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full The University Of Texas At El Paso profile
Dakota County Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #36 position. Read more about Dakota County Technical College
Michigan Technological University offered strong value this year, earning the #37 position. More on Michigan Technological University
Community College Of Beaver County came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Community College Of Beaver County
Edmonds Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #39 position. Read the full report on Edmonds Community College
Southern Crescent Technical College landed the #40 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Southern Crescent Technical College
Gavilan College
Gavilan College placed #41 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. Read more about Gavilan College
Bradley University landed the #42 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Bradley University
Christian Brothers University offered strong value this year, earning the #43 position. See the full Christian Brothers University profile
Dunwoody College Of Technology ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. Get the full Dunwoody College Of Technology report
Park University
Park University placed #45 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. See the full Park University profile
Western Michigan University placed #46 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. More on Western Michigan University
California State University East Bay landed the #47 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full California State University East Bay profile
Indiana State University landed the #48 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Indiana State University
Lamar State College Orange came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. More on Lamar State College Orange
Joliet Junior College ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. See the full Joliet Junior College profile
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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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