2026 Best Construction Engineering Technology Schools
Looking for the best Construction Engineering Technology programs programs in the United States? This list ranks 168 schools by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor reviewed schools to build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Construction Engineering Technology Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
No school ranked higher than Lake Area Technical Institute this year in the United States. Set in Watertown, SD, Lake Area Technical Institute is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,718. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete their Construction Engineering Technology program here. Read more about Lake Area Technical Institute
Texas A And M University College Station came in at #2 on this year's Construction Engineering Technology ranking in the United States. This public school is set in College Station, TX. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $12,995 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $40,124. Texas A And M University College Station Construction Engineering Technology students take on a median of $20,500 in debt. Read the full report on Texas A And M University College Station
Out of the 168 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, University Of Florida landed the #3 spot. This public school is set in Gainesville, FL. University Of Florida graduates 91% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,381, compared with $28,659 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $14,738 in student loans. More on University Of Florida
Washington State University came in at #4 on this year's Construction Engineering Technology ranking in the United States. This public school is set in Pullman, WA. Roughly 60% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $13,391 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $29,950. The median Construction Engineering Technology program debt is $28,550. Read the full report on Washington State University
Clemson University came in at #5 on this year's Construction Engineering Technology ranking in the United States. Based in Clemson, SC, Clemson University is a public institution. About 87% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $15,554, with out-of-state students paying around $40,866. Clemson University Construction Engineering Technology students take on a median of $23,783 in debt. More on Clemson University
California State University Long Beach landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. California State University Long Beach is a public school based in Long Beach, CA. California State University Long Beach posts a six-year graduation rate of 69%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,374, while out-of-state students pay about $19,974. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $17,866. More on California State University Long Beach
San Diego State University did well this year, earning the #7 position. Based in San Diego, CA, San Diego State University is a public institution. San Diego State University graduates 76% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,728, with out-of-state students paying around $21,328. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $16,417. More on San Diego State University
Michigan State University landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. Located in East Lansing, MI, Michigan State University is a public institution. Roughly 81% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,079, with out-of-state students paying around $44,850. Graduates carry a median of $25,363 in student loans. More on Michigan State University
University Of Nebraska Lincoln came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Located in Lincoln, NE, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public institution. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $10,434 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $28,584. University Of Nebraska Lincoln Construction Engineering Technology students take on a median of $24,964 in debt. More on University Of Nebraska Lincoln
Colorado State University Fort Collins did well this year, earning the #10 position. Located in Fort Collins, CO, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public institution. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,373, while out-of-state students pay about $35,061. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $25,000. Get the full Colorado State University Fort Collins report
Ferris State University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering Technology schools. Ferris State University is a public school based in Big Rapids, MI. Ferris State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 56%. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,778. Students borrow a median of $13,000 to complete their Construction Engineering Technology program here. Get the full Ferris State University report
California State Polytechnic University Pomona came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Set in Pomona, CA, California State Polytechnic University Pomona is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Students from in state pay about $7,781 in tuition and fees, compared with $20,381 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $16,067 in student loans. Get the full California State Polytechnic University Pomona report
California State University Northridge did well this year, earning the #13 position. California State University Northridge is a public school based in Northridge, CA. California State University Northridge posts a six-year graduation rate of 57%. In-state tuition and fees average $7,458, compared with $20,058 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,202 to complete their Construction Engineering Technology program here. Read the full report on California State University Northridge
Wayne State University placed #14 among Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Located in Detroit, MI, Wayne State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. Students from in state pay about $16,159 in tuition and fees, compared with $34,650 for out-of-state students. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $26,689. More on Wayne State University
Arizona State University landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Tempe, AZ. Arizona State University graduates 68% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $12,223, with out-of-state students paying around $33,139. Students borrow a median of $22,750 to complete their Construction Engineering Technology program here. Read more about Arizona State University
North Dakota State University Main Campus placed #16 among Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Fargo, ND. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,910, compared with $15,564 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Construction Engineering Technology program here. Get the full North Dakota State University Main Campus report
Temple University did well this year, earning the #17 position. Temple University is a public school based in Philadelphia, PA. Temple University posts a six-year graduation rate of 75%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,005, with out-of-state students paying around $38,805. Temple University Construction Engineering Technology students take on a median of $28,250 in debt. Read the full report on Temple University
Rochester Institute Of Technology ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering Technology schools. Based in Rochester, NY, Rochester Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. About 72% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $59,210. Graduates carry a median of $27,491 in student loans. More on Rochester Institute Of Technology
California State University Chico did well this year, earning the #19 position. Set in Chico, CA, California State University Chico is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,472, compared with $21,072 for out-of-state students. California State University Chico Construction Engineering Technology students take on a median of $21,104 in debt. Get the full California State University Chico report
Southeast Technical Institute placed #20 among Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Located in Sioux Falls, SD, Southeast Technical Institute is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,650. Southeast Technical Institute Construction Engineering Technology students take on a median of $18,442 in debt. More on Southeast Technical Institute
Kansas State University placed #21 among Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Set in Manhattan, KS, Kansas State University is a public institution. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,221, while out-of-state students pay about $28,568. The median Construction Engineering Technology program debt is $27,000. Get the full Kansas State University report
University Of Houston ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering Technology schools. Based in Houston, TX, University Of Houston is a public institution. University Of Houston graduates 65% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $9,717, compared with $22,547 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $22,629 in student loans. Get the full University Of Houston report
Texas State University San Marcos came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Set in San Marcos, TX, Texas State University San Marcos is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $22,930. Graduates carry a median of $22,718 in student loans. See the full Texas State University San Marcos profile
Purdue University Northwest ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering Technology schools. Based in Hammond, IN, Purdue University Northwest is a public institution. Purdue University Northwest graduates 43% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,357, compared with $15,504 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,083 to complete their Construction Engineering Technology program here. Read more about Purdue University Northwest
Oklahoma State University Main Campus landed the #25 spot in the United States this year. Located in Stillwater, OK, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a public institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,110, compared with $25,630 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $24,525 in student loans. Read the full report on Oklahoma State University Main Campus
Rest of the Top 50 Best Construction Engineering Technology Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
University Of North Florida placed #26 among Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Located in Jacksonville, FL, University Of North Florida is a public institution. University Of North Florida posts a six-year graduation rate of 65%. In-state tuition and fees average $5,964, compared with $19,407 for out-of-state students. The median Construction Engineering Technology program debt is $22,364. Read more about University Of North Florida
Greenville Technical College came in at #27 in this year's ranking. Greenville Technical College is a public school based in Greenville, SC. Students from in state pay about $5,495 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,775 for out-of-state students. Greenville Technical College Construction Engineering Technology students take on a median of $16,411 in debt. See the full Greenville Technical College profile
Florida Institute Of Technology came in at #28 in this year's ranking. Based in Melbourne, FL, Florida Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Florida Institute Of Technology posts a six-year graduation rate of 62%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,900. The median Construction Engineering Technology program debt is $32,114. Get the full Florida Institute Of Technology report
Valencia College came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Based in Orlando, FL, Valencia College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,664 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $9,576. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $14,413. Get the full Valencia College report
Midlands Technical College ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering Technology schools. This public school is set in West Columbia, SC. Students from in state pay about $5,100 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $14,700. Students borrow a median of $17,611 to complete their Construction Engineering Technology program here. Read more about Midlands Technical College
Texas State Technical College ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering Technology schools. Based in Waco, TX, Texas State Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,212, with out-of-state students paying around $11,812. Students borrow a median of $12,125 to complete their Construction Engineering Technology program here. More on Texas State Technical College
California State University Fresno ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering Technology schools. Located in Fresno, CA, California State University Fresno is a public institution. California State University Fresno graduates 57% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,341, compared with $19,941 for out-of-state students. The median Construction Engineering Technology program debt is $12,985. See the full California State University Fresno profile
Florida International University placed #33 among Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Miami, FL. About 74% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $6,565 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,964. Florida International University Construction Engineering Technology students take on a median of $22,000 in debt. Read more about Florida International University
Pittsburg State University placed #34 among Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Set in Pittsburg, KS, Pittsburg State University is a public institution. Pittsburg State University graduates 51% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,400, while out-of-state students pay about $19,744. The median Construction Engineering Technology program debt is $22,669. Read the full report on Pittsburg State University
East Carolina University placed #35 among Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Set in Greenville, NC, East Carolina University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,361, compared with $23,638 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,747 to complete their Construction Engineering Technology program here. Read more about East Carolina University
Georgia Southern University placed #36 among Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Located in Statesboro, GA, Georgia Southern University is a public institution. Roughly 55% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,022, compared with $17,734 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Get the full Georgia Southern University report
Sam Houston State University landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. Based in Huntsville, TX, Sam Houston State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. In-state tuition and fees average $9,228, with out-of-state students paying around $19,068. The median Construction Engineering Technology program debt is $25,000. More on Sam Houston State University
University Of North Texas ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering Technology schools. This public school is set in Denton, TX. Roughly 61% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,309, with out-of-state students paying around $21,149. University Of North Texas Construction Engineering Technology students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. See the full University Of North Texas profile
South Dakota State University did well this year, earning the #39 position. Based in Brookings, SD, South Dakota State University is a public institution. About 62% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,299, with out-of-state students paying around $12,809. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete their Construction Engineering Technology program here. More on South Dakota State University
Owens Community College ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering Technology schools. This public school is set in Perrysburg, OH. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,870, while out-of-state students pay about $10,502. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $19,383. Get the full Owens Community College report
Montana State University ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering Technology schools. Set in Bozeman, MT, Montana State University is a public institution. Roughly 57% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,460, compared with $33,287 for out-of-state students. Montana State University Construction Engineering Technology students take on a median of $27,044 in debt. Get the full Montana State University report
Middle Tennessee State University came in at #42 in this year's ranking. Set in Murfreesboro, TN, Middle Tennessee State University is a public institution. Middle Tennessee State University graduates 54% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,266, compared with $31,574 for out-of-state students. The median Construction Engineering Technology program debt is $22,754. More on Middle Tennessee State University
Tarleton State University placed #43 among Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Located in Stephenville, TX, Tarleton State University is a public institution. About 48% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $8,302 in tuition and fees, compared with $18,142 for out-of-state students. Tarleton State University Construction Engineering Technology students take on a median of $23,222 in debt. Read more about Tarleton State University
Cuyahoga Community College District landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. Based in Cleveland, OH, Cuyahoga Community College District is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,249, compared with $7,249 for out-of-state students. Cuyahoga Community College District Construction Engineering Technology students take on a median of $14,636 in debt. See the full Cuyahoga Community College District profile
University Of Maine landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. University Of Maine is a public school based in Orono, ME. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. In-state tuition and fees average $13,326, with out-of-state students paying around $36,756. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $27,000. Get the full University Of Maine report
Farmingdale State College placed #46 among Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Farmingdale State College is a public school based in Farmingdale, NY. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,626, while out-of-state students pay about $18,536. Students borrow a median of $17,500 to complete their Construction Engineering Technology program here. Get the full Farmingdale State College report
Western Carolina University came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Set in Cullowhee, NC, Western Carolina University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,630, compared with $8,630 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Construction Engineering Technology program here. Get the full Western Carolina University report
North Dakota State College Of Science did well this year, earning the #48 position. This public school is set in Wahpeton, ND. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,974, while out-of-state students pay about $6,973. Students borrow a median of $15,706 to complete their Construction Engineering Technology program here. Read more about North Dakota State College Of Science
University Of Akron Main Campus came in at #49 in this year's ranking. University Of Akron Main Campus is a public school based in Akron, OH. About 52% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $13,135, with out-of-state students paying around $20,815. Graduates carry a median of $24,855 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Akron Main Campus
University Of Minnesota Duluth did well this year, earning the #50 position. University Of Minnesota Duluth is a public school based in Duluth, MN. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $14,608, compared with $20,134 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $24,624 in student loans. Read more about University Of Minnesota Duluth
Best Construction Engineering Technology Schools by Degree Level
See the best schools at each degree level:
- Best Construction Engineering Technology Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Construction Engineering Technology Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Construction Engineering Technology Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Construction Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Construction Engineering Technology Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Construction Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Construction Engineering Technology Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 168 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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