2026 Best Construction Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Construction Engineering Technology bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 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 produce 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 Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Texas A And M University College Station tops our 2026 ranking of the best Construction Engineering Technology bachelor's degree schools in the United States. Located in College Station, TX, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $12,995, with out-of-state students paying around $40,124. Graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. More on Texas A And M University College Station
The strong Construction Engineering Technology programs at University Of Florida earned it the #2 place in the United States. Based in Gainesville, FL, University Of Florida is a public institution. About 91% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,381, compared with $28,659 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,738 to complete their Construction Engineering Technology program here. Read more about University Of Florida
You'll be in good company at Washington State University, which ranked #3 this year. Based in Pullman, WA, Washington State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,391, while out-of-state students pay about $29,950. Washington State University Construction Engineering Technology students take on a median of $28,550 in debt. See the full Washington State University profile
You'll be in good company at Clemson University, which ranked #4 this year. Located in Clemson, SC, Clemson University is a public institution. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,554, compared with $40,866 for out-of-state students. The median Construction Engineering Technology program debt is $23,783. Get the full Clemson University report
Out of the 168 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, California State University Long Beach landed the #5 spot. Located in Long Beach, CA, California State University Long Beach is a public institution. California State University Long Beach graduates 69% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $7,374 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $19,974. The median Construction Engineering Technology program debt is $17,866. More on California State University Long Beach
San Diego State University did well this year, earning the #6 position. San Diego State University is a public school based in San Diego, CA. San Diego State University graduates 76% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,728, with out-of-state students paying around $21,328. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $16,417. Read the full report on San Diego State University
Michigan State University landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. Michigan State University is a public school based in East Lansing, MI. Michigan State University graduates 81% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $18,079, with out-of-state students paying around $44,850. Students borrow a median of $25,363 to complete their Construction Engineering Technology program here. See the full Michigan State University profile
Colorado State University Fort Collins ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering Technology schools. Set in Fort Collins, CO, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public institution. Colorado State University Fort Collins graduates 66% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $13,373 in tuition and fees, compared with $35,061 for out-of-state students. Colorado State University Fort Collins Construction Engineering Technology students take on a median of $25,000 in debt. Get the full Colorado State University Fort Collins report
University Of Nebraska Lincoln ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering Technology schools. University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public school based in Lincoln, NE. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. In-state tuition and fees average $10,434, compared with $28,584 for out-of-state students. The median Construction Engineering Technology program debt is $24,964. More on University Of Nebraska Lincoln
California State Polytechnic University Pomona landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. Set in Pomona, CA, California State Polytechnic University Pomona is a public institution. California State Polytechnic University Pomona posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,781, with out-of-state students paying around $20,381. California State Polytechnic University Pomona Construction Engineering Technology students take on a median of $16,067 in debt. More on California State Polytechnic University Pomona
California State University Northridge ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering Technology schools. Set in Northridge, CA, California State University Northridge is a public institution. California State University Northridge graduates 57% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $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. More on California State University Northridge
Wayne State University came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Based in Detroit, MI, Wayne State University is a public institution. About 58% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $16,159, while out-of-state students pay about $34,650. The median Construction Engineering Technology program debt is $26,689. More on Wayne State University
North Dakota State University Main Campus did well this year, earning the #13 position. North Dakota State University Main Campus is a public school based in Fargo, ND. North Dakota State University Main Campus graduates 64% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,910, while out-of-state students pay about $15,564. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full North Dakota State University Main Campus report
Arizona State University came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Based in Tempe, AZ, Arizona State University is a public institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,223, while out-of-state students pay about $33,139. Arizona State University Construction Engineering Technology students take on a median of $22,750 in debt. Read the full report on Arizona State University
Temple University did well this year, earning the #15 position. Based in Philadelphia, PA, Temple University is a public institution. About 75% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,005, compared with $38,805 for out-of-state students. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $28,250. Get the full Temple University report
California State University Chico did well this year, earning the #16 position. Located in Chico, CA, California State University Chico is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,472, with out-of-state students paying around $21,072. California State University Chico Construction Engineering Technology students take on a median of $21,104 in debt. See the full California State University Chico profile
Kansas State University ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering Technology schools. Based in Manhattan, KS, Kansas State University is a public institution. About 71% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $11,221 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,568. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $27,000. Read more about Kansas State University
University Of Houston ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering Technology schools. Set in Houston, TX, University Of Houston is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. Students from in state pay about $9,717 in tuition and fees, compared with $22,547 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $22,629 in student loans. More on University Of Houston
Texas State University San Marcos did well this year, earning the #19 position. This public school is set in San Marcos, TX. Texas State University San Marcos graduates 55% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $22,930. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $22,718. Read more about Texas State University San Marcos
Purdue University Northwest did well this year, earning the #20 position. 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 average $8,357, compared with $15,504 for out-of-state students. Purdue University Northwest Construction Engineering Technology students take on a median of $25,083 in debt. Read more about Purdue University Northwest
Oklahoma State University Main Campus placed #21 among Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Located in Stillwater, OK, Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a public institution. Oklahoma State University Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. Students from in state pay about $10,110 in tuition and fees, compared with $25,630 for out-of-state students. Oklahoma State University Main Campus Construction Engineering Technology students take on a median of $24,525 in debt. Read the full report on Oklahoma State University Main Campus
University Of North Florida came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Based in Jacksonville, FL, University Of North Florida is a public institution. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,964, compared with $19,407 for out-of-state students. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $22,364. Get the full University Of North Florida report
Florida Institute Of Technology landed the #23 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Melbourne, FL. Roughly 62% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,900. Students borrow a median of $32,114 to complete their Construction Engineering Technology program here. Read more about Florida Institute Of Technology
California State University Fresno ranked #24 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. Students from in state pay about $7,341 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $19,941. California State University Fresno Construction Engineering Technology students take on a median of $12,985 in debt. Read more about California State University Fresno
Florida International University placed #25 among Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Based in Miami, FL, Florida International University is a public institution. 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. Students borrow a median of $22,000 to complete their Construction Engineering Technology program here. Get the full Florida International University report
Rest of the Top 50 Best Construction Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Pittsburg State University came in at #26 in this year's ranking. Based in Pittsburg, KS, Pittsburg State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 51%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,400, compared with $19,744 for out-of-state students. The median Construction Engineering Technology program debt is $22,669. Get the full Pittsburg State University report
Georgia Southern University placed #27 among Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Statesboro, GA. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. In-state tuition and fees run about $6,022, while out-of-state students pay about $17,734. The median Construction Engineering Technology program debt is $26,000. More on Georgia Southern University
Sam Houston State University landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. Located in Huntsville, TX, Sam Houston State University is a public institution. Sam Houston State University graduates 55% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,228, while out-of-state students pay about $19,068. Graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Get the full Sam Houston State University report
University Of North Texas came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Set in Denton, TX, University Of North Texas is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,309, compared with $21,149 for out-of-state students. The median Construction Engineering Technology program debt is $27,000. More on University Of North Texas
Montana State University placed #30 among Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Set in Bozeman, MT, Montana State University is a public institution. Montana State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 57%. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,460, with out-of-state students paying around $33,287. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $27,044. Read more about Montana State University
Tarleton State University came in at #31 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Stephenville, TX. Roughly 48% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $8,302 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,142. Students borrow a median of $23,222 to complete their Construction Engineering Technology program here. Read the full report on Tarleton State University
University Of Maine ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering Technology schools. 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, while out-of-state students pay about $36,756. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $27,000. See the full University Of Maine profile
Farmingdale State College landed the #33 spot in the United States this year. Set in Farmingdale, NY, Farmingdale State College is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,626, compared with $18,536 for out-of-state students. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $17,500. Read the full report on Farmingdale State College
Western Carolina University ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering Technology schools. This public school is set in Cullowhee, NC. Western Carolina University posts a six-year graduation rate of 60%. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,630, compared with $8,630 for out-of-state students. Western Carolina University Construction Engineering Technology students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. See the full Western Carolina University profile
University Of Akron Main Campus ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering Technology schools. This public school is set in Akron, OH. University Of Akron Main Campus graduates 52% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,135, while out-of-state students pay about $20,815. University Of Akron Main Campus Construction Engineering Technology students take on a median of $24,855 in debt. See the full University Of Akron Main Campus profile
University Of Arkansas At Little Rock placed #36 among Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Little Rock, AR. University Of Arkansas At Little Rock posts a six-year graduation rate of 37%. In-state tuition and fees average $9,911, with out-of-state students paying around $22,721. University Of Arkansas At Little Rock Construction Engineering Technology students take on a median of $20,250 in debt. More on University Of Arkansas At Little Rock
University Of Toledo ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering Technology schools. Set in Toledo, OH, University Of Toledo is a public institution. University Of Toledo posts a six-year graduation rate of 58%. Students from in state pay about $12,157 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $21,517. The median Construction Engineering Technology program debt is $24,225. More on University Of Toledo
Louisiana Tech University ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering Technology schools. Louisiana Tech University is a public school based in Ruston, LA. About 62% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $10,125 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $16,866. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $21,750. Get the full Louisiana Tech University report
Seminole State College Of Florida placed #39 among Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Sanford, FL. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,122, while out-of-state students pay about $11,447. Graduates carry a median of $17,116 in student loans. Get the full Seminole State College Of Florida report
Cuny New York City College Of Technology landed the #40 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Brooklyn, NY. About 21% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,332, compared with $15,282 for out-of-state students. The median Construction Engineering Technology program debt is $10,900. Read the full report on Cuny New York City College Of Technology
Mesa State College did well this year, earning the #41 position. This public school is set in Grand Junction, CO. Roughly 47% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $9,927 in tuition and fees, compared with $25,124 for out-of-state students. Mesa State College Construction Engineering Technology students take on a median of $22,310 in debt. See the full Mesa State College profile
Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus did well this year, earning the #42 position. Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is a private not-for-profit school based in Teaneck, NJ. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $37,010. Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus Construction Engineering Technology students take on a median of $24,770 in debt. More on Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus
Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne placed #43 among Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Based in Fort Wayne, IN, Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne is a public institution. Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne graduates 36% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,532, compared with $22,887 for out-of-state students. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $22,590. More on Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne
Suny College Of Technology At Alfred did well this year, earning the #44 position. Suny College Of Technology At Alfred is a public school based in Alfred, NY. Roughly 54% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $8,892, with out-of-state students paying around $16,837. Suny College Of Technology At Alfred Construction Engineering Technology students take on a median of $19,721 in debt. Read more about Suny College Of Technology At Alfred
Joliet Junior College ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering Technology schools. Get the full Joliet Junior College report
Arizona State University Skysong came in at #46 in this year's ranking. More on Arizona State University Skysong
Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg did well this year, earning the #47 position. Get the full Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg report
North Hennepin Community College came in at #48 in this year's ranking. More on North Hennepin Community College
Southwest Collegiate Institute For The Deaf placed #49 among Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Read more about Southwest Collegiate Institute For The Deaf
North Dakota State College Of Science landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. Get the full North Dakota State College Of Science report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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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