2026 Best Value Civil Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Civil Engineering Technology bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 160 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 Civil Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the best-value schools below:
For return on investment, no school beat Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee this year in the United States. This public school is set in Okmulgee, OK. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,774, compared with $11,384 for out-of-state students. The median Civil Engineering Technology program debt is $13,356. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $45,634. That is a strong return on a $13,356 median debt. Read more about Oklahoma State University Institute Of Technology Okmulgee
Out of the 160 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Colorado State University Pueblo landed the #2 spot. Located in Pueblo, CO, Colorado State University Pueblo is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,720, with out-of-state students paying around $17,944. Graduates carry a median of $28,000 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $55,563 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $28,000 median debt. Colorado State University Pueblo admits about 95% of applicants. Read the full report on Colorado State University Pueblo
You'll get strong value at Murray State University, which ranked #3 this year. Based in Murray, KY, Murray State University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,900, compared with $19,836 for out-of-state students. Murray State University Civil Engineering Technology students take on a median of $22,500 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $44,737. That is a strong return on a $22,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%. See the full Murray State University profile
A rank of #4 makes Youngstown State University one of the best values in the United States. Based in Youngstown, OH, Youngstown State University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,926, while out-of-state students pay about $10,286. The median Civil Engineering Technology program debt is $29,500. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $41,544. Set against $29,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Youngstown State University admits about 84% of applicants. More on Youngstown State University
Out of the 160 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, University Of North Carolina At Charlotte landed the #5 spot. This public school is set in Charlotte, NC. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,239, with out-of-state students paying around $22,492. Typical Civil Engineering Technology student debt is $23,183. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $57,289. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte has an acceptance rate of 80%. See the full University Of North Carolina At Charlotte profile
Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome offered strong value this year, earning the #6 position. Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome is a public school based in Utica, NY. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,625, with out-of-state students paying around $21,215. Students borrow a median of $22,934 to complete their Civil Engineering Technology program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $64,355. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted. See the full Suny Institute Of Technology At Utica Rome profile
University Of Houston Downtown came in at #7 in this year's value ranking. Set in Houston, TX, University Of Houston Downtown is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,582, compared with $17,434 for out-of-state students. University Of Houston Downtown Civil Engineering Technology students take on a median of $23,925 in debt. Median earnings reach $53,551 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $23,925 median debt. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted. Get the full University Of Houston Downtown report
Fairmont State University placed #8 among the best-value Civil Engineering Technology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Fairmont, WV. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,708, compared with $18,924 for out-of-state students. Typical Civil Engineering Technology student debt is $26,447. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $46,857. That is a strong return on a $26,447 median debt. Fairmont State University admits about 99% of applicants. Read more about Fairmont State University
Indiana State University placed #9 among the best-value Civil Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Based in Terre Haute, IN, Indiana State University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,258 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $22,322. Students borrow a median of $25,582 to complete their Civil Engineering Technology program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $48,387 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 81% of those who apply are admitted. More on Indiana State University
Metropolitan State College Of Denver placed #9 among the best-value Civil Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Located in Denver, CO, Metropolitan State College Of Denver is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,124, with out-of-state students paying around $30,684. Graduates carry a median of $31,998 in student loans. Median earnings reach $52,093 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 99% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Metropolitan State College Of Denver report
New England Institute Of Technology placed #11 among the best-value Civil Engineering Technology schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in East Greenwich, RI. In-state tuition and fees run about $37,275. Graduates carry a median of $24,586 in student loans. 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%. See the full New England Institute Of Technology profile
Rochester Institute Of Technology landed the #12 spot for value in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Rochester, NY. In-state tuition and fees average $59,210. Typical Civil Engineering Technology student debt is $28,000. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $76,571. That is a strong return on a $28,000 median debt. Rochester Institute Of Technology has an acceptance rate of 67%. Read more about Rochester Institute Of Technology
Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best-value Civil Engineering Technology schools. Set in Teaneck, NJ, Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $37,010. Students borrow a median of $24,770 to complete their Civil Engineering Technology program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $57,273. That is a strong return on a $24,770 median debt. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus
South Carolina State University came in at #14 in this year's value ranking. Located in Orangeburg, SC, South Carolina State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $11,060, compared with $21,750 for out-of-state students. The median Civil Engineering Technology program debt is $31,740. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $38,262. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. South Carolina State University admits about 83% of applicants. See the full South Carolina State University profile
Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg landed the #15 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg
Vaughn College Of Aeronautics And Technology landed the #16 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Vaughn College Of Aeronautics And Technology
Cuny College Of Staten Island offered strong value this year, earning the #17 position. Get the full Cuny College Of Staten Island report
Instituto Tecnologico De Puerto Rico Recinto De San Juan landed the #18 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Instituto Tecnologico De Puerto Rico Recinto De San Juan
Albany Technical College came in at #19 in this year's value ranking. More on Albany Technical College
University Of Maine came in at #20 in this year's value ranking. See the full University Of Maine profile
Bridgevalley Community And Technical College came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Bridgevalley Community And Technical College report
North Georgia Technical College landed the #22 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full North Georgia Technical College profile
Lincoln University Missouri landed the #23 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Lincoln University Missouri
Bates Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #24 position. See the full Bates Technical College profile
Gloucester County College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best-value Civil Engineering Technology schools. More on Gloucester County College
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Civil Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
Minnesota State Community And Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #26 position. Read more about Minnesota State Community And Technical College
Sandhills Community College ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best-value Civil Engineering Technology schools. Get the full Sandhills Community College report
Savannah Technical College ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best-value Civil Engineering Technology schools. See the full Savannah Technical College profile
Chipola College
Chipola College landed the #29 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Chipola College
Idaho State University ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best-value Civil Engineering Technology schools. Read more about Idaho State University
Montgomery College landed the #31 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Montgomery College
Springfield Technical Community College placed #32 among the best-value Civil Engineering Technology schools in the United States. More on Springfield Technical Community College
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best-value Civil Engineering Technology schools. Read the full report on Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
Atlanta Technical College ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best-value Civil Engineering Technology schools. Get the full Atlanta Technical College report
Southeast Technical Institute placed #35 among the best-value Civil Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Southeast Technical Institute
Tidewater Community College came in at #36 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Tidewater Community College
Horry Georgetown Technical College landed the #37 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Horry Georgetown Technical College
Instituto Tecnologico De Puerto Rico Recinto De Guayama landed the #38 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Instituto Tecnologico De Puerto Rico Recinto De Guayama
Florence Darlington Technical College placed #39 among the best-value Civil Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Get the full Florence Darlington Technical College report
Central Maine Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #40 position. See the full Central Maine Community College profile
Spokane Community College placed #41 among the best-value Civil Engineering Technology schools in the United States. More on Spokane Community College
Columbus Technical College ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best-value Civil Engineering Technology schools. See the full Columbus Technical College profile
Johnson College
Johnson College placed #43 among the best-value Civil Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Read more about Johnson College
Macomb Community College came in at #44 in this year's value ranking. See the full Macomb Community College profile
Erie Community College came in at #45 in this year's value ranking. See the full Erie Community College profile
Big Sandy Community And Technical College came in at #46 in this year's value ranking. More on Big Sandy Community And Technical College
University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown offered strong value this year, earning the #47 position. Get the full University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown report
North Dakota State College Of Science ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best-value Civil Engineering Technology schools. More on North Dakota State College Of Science
University Of Connecticut landed the #49 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Connecticut
Farmingdale State College landed the #50 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Farmingdale State College report
Related Civil Engineering Technology Value Rankings
See value rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Value Civil Engineering Technology Schools (All Levels)
- Best Value Civil Engineering Technology Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Civil Engineering Technology Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Civil Engineering Technology Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Civil Engineering Technology Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Civil Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Civil Engineering Technology 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 160 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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