2026 Best Construction Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Construction Engineering Technology master’s degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 168 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor analyzed 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 Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
University Of Florida earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. Based in Gainesville, FL, University Of Florida is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. Students from in state pay about $6,381 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $28,659. The median Construction Engineering Technology program debt is $14,738. Read more about University Of Florida
Texas A And M University College Station came in at #2 on this year's Construction Engineering Technology ranking in the United States. Texas A And M University College Station is a public school based in College Station, TX. Texas A And M University College Station posts a six-year graduation rate of 84%. In-state tuition and fees average $12,995, while out-of-state students pay about $40,124. Graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Read more about Texas A And M University College Station
Out of the 168 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Clemson University landed the #3 spot. Set in Clemson, SC, Clemson University is a public institution. Clemson University graduates 87% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $15,554 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $40,866. Students borrow a median of $23,783 to complete their Construction Engineering Technology program here. More on Clemson University
Michigan State University came in at #4 on this year's Construction Engineering Technology ranking in the United States. Based in East Lansing, MI, Michigan State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,079, with out-of-state students paying around $44,850. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $25,363. Get the full Michigan State University report
The strong Construction Engineering Technology programs at Arizona State University earned it the #5 place in the United States. Arizona State University is a public school based in Tempe, AZ. Arizona State University graduates 68% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,223, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $22,750. Read more about Arizona State University
North Dakota State University Main Campus came in at #6 in this year's ranking. North Dakota State University Main Campus is a public school based in Fargo, ND. About 64% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $10,910 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $15,564. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Get the full North Dakota State University Main Campus report
Colorado State University Fort Collins placed #7 among Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public school based in Fort Collins, CO. About 66% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,373, with out-of-state students paying around $35,061. Colorado State University Fort Collins Construction Engineering Technology students take on a median of $25,000 in debt. More on Colorado State University Fort Collins
Rochester Institute Of Technology ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering Technology schools. Located in Rochester, NY, Rochester Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. About 72% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $59,210. Rochester Institute Of Technology Construction Engineering Technology students take on a median of $27,491 in debt. See the full Rochester Institute Of Technology profile
University Of Houston ranked #9 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 posts a six-year graduation rate of 65%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,717, with out-of-state students paying around $22,547. The median Construction Engineering Technology program debt is $22,629. Get the full University Of Houston report
East Carolina University landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. Located in Greenville, NC, East Carolina University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 63%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,361, while out-of-state students pay about $23,638. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $24,747. See the full East Carolina University profile
Florida International University placed #11 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. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,565, compared with $18,964 for out-of-state students. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $22,000. See the full Florida International University profile
Western Carolina University landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. Set in Cullowhee, NC, Western Carolina University is a public institution. Western Carolina University graduates 60% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,630, compared with $8,630 for out-of-state students. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $27,000. Read more about Western Carolina University
Arizona State University Skysong did well this year, earning the #13 position. This public school is set in Scottsdale, AZ. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,627, with out-of-state students paying around $13,925. Graduates carry a median of $23,742 in student loans. More on Arizona State University Skysong
University Of Arkansas At Little Rock landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. Based in Little Rock, AR, University Of Arkansas At Little Rock is a public institution. About 37% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,911, with out-of-state students paying around $22,721. Students borrow a median of $20,250 to complete their Construction Engineering Technology program here. More on University Of Arkansas At Little Rock
Youngstown State University landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. More on Youngstown State University
University Of Louisville did well this year, earning the #16 position. Get the full University Of Louisville report
Houston Community College came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Read more about Houston Community College
Northwest State Community College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering Technology schools. Read more about Northwest State Community College
Suny College Of Technology At Alfred did well this year, earning the #19 position. Read the full report on Suny College Of Technology At Alfred
Jefferson State Community College did well this year, earning the #20 position. More on Jefferson State Community College
Washington State University landed the #21 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Washington State University
Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. See the full Harrisburg Area Community College Harrisburg profile
Florida Gulf Coast University came in at #23 in this year's ranking. See the full Florida Gulf Coast University profile
Howard College
Howard College came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Read more about Howard College
Northwest Arkansas Community College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering Technology schools. More on Northwest Arkansas Community College
Rest of the Top 50 Best Construction Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. More on Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Suny College Of Technology At Delhi ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering Technology schools. More on Suny College Of Technology At Delhi
Bristol Community College landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. See the full Bristol Community College profile
Pulaski Technical College did well this year, earning the #29 position. See the full Pulaski Technical College profile
The University Of West Florida ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering Technology schools. More on The University Of West Florida
Texarkana College placed #31 among Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Read more about Texarkana College
Amarillo College
Amarillo College came in at #32 in this year's ranking. More on Amarillo College
Joliet Junior College placed #33 among Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. See the full Joliet Junior College profile
North Dakota State College Of Science ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering Technology schools. See the full North Dakota State College Of Science profile
River Parishes Community College ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering Technology schools. Get the full River Parishes Community College report
Ferris State University ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering Technology schools. Get the full Ferris State University report
Louisiana Tech University came in at #37 in this year's ranking. Get the full Louisiana Tech University report
Hocking College
Hocking College placed #38 among Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. More on Hocking College
Burlington County College landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Burlington County College
New Jersey Institute Of Technology did well this year, earning the #40 position. Get the full New Jersey Institute Of Technology report
Valencia College
Valencia College ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering Technology schools. More on Valencia College
Seminole State College Of Florida did well this year, earning the #42 position. See the full Seminole State College Of Florida profile
Tarrant County College District landed the #43 spot in the United States this year. More on Tarrant County College District
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering Technology schools. Read more about University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus
Norfolk State University ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering Technology schools. More on Norfolk State University
Eastern Michigan University landed the #46 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Eastern Michigan University report
Cuyahoga Community College District placed #47 among Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Cuyahoga Community College District
Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering Technology schools. Read more about Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City
Columbus State Community College landed the #49 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Columbus State Community College
Hudson Valley Community College placed #50 among Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Get the full Hudson Valley Community College report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced 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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