2026 Best Value Construction Engineering Technology Schools
Looking for the best-value Construction Engineering Technology programs programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 168 schools by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor reviewed schools to build 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 Engineering Technology Schools in the United States
Explore the best-value schools below:
Leading the list is Lake Area Technical Institute, our #1 best-value Construction Engineering Technology school in the United States. Based in Watertown, SD, Lake Area Technical Institute is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,718. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete their Construction Engineering Technology program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $45,473 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Lake Area Technical Institute
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at San Jacinto Community College earned it the #2 place in the United States. Based in Pasadena, TX, San Jacinto Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,490, with out-of-state students paying around $6,690. Students borrow a median of $11,376 to complete their Construction Engineering Technology program here. Median earnings reach $43,062 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about San Jacinto Community College
A rank of #3 makes Southeast Technical Institute one of the best values in the United States. Based in Sioux Falls, SD, Southeast Technical Institute is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,650. Graduates carry a median of $18,442 in student loans. Southeast Technical Institute alumni report median earnings of $46,709 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Southeast Technical Institute report
Spokane Community College came in at #4 on this year's best-value Construction Engineering Technology ranking in the United States. Located in Spokane, WA, Spokane Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,461, while out-of-state students pay about $6,612. The median Construction Engineering Technology program debt is $16,486. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $41,984. That is a strong return on a $16,486 median debt. Get the full Spokane Community College report
North Dakota State College Of Science came in at #5 on this year's best-value Construction Engineering Technology ranking in the United States. Set in Wahpeton, ND, North Dakota State College Of Science is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,974, with out-of-state students paying around $6,973. The median Construction Engineering Technology program debt is $15,706. Graduates go on to earn a median of $50,513 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $15,706 median debt. More on North Dakota State College Of Science
Greenville Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #6 position. Greenville Technical College is a public school based in Greenville, SC. In-state tuition and fees average $5,495, with out-of-state students paying around $10,775. Graduates carry a median of $16,411 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $39,473 ten years after entry. Set against $16,411 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Greenville Technical College
Valencia College placed #7 among the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Orlando, FL. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,664, compared with $9,576 for out-of-state students. Valencia College Construction Engineering Technology students take on a median of $14,413 in debt. Median earnings reach $40,594 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $14,413 median debt. See the full Valencia College profile
Cuyahoga Community College District placed #8 among the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Cleveland, OH. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,249, with out-of-state students paying around $7,249. Graduates carry a median of $14,636 in student loans. Cuyahoga Community College District alumni report median earnings of $35,654 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Cuyahoga Community College District
Ferris State University came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. Based in Big Rapids, MI, Ferris State University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $14,778 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $13,000 to complete their Construction Engineering Technology program here. Ferris State University alumni report median earnings of $54,735 a decade after entry. Set against $13,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 91%. Read more about Ferris State University
Houston Community College came in at #10 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Houston, TX. In-state tuition and fees average $2,040, while out-of-state students pay about $5,460. Graduates carry a median of $19,223 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $39,254. That is a strong return on a $19,223 median debt. More on Houston Community College
Owens Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #11 position. Set in Perrysburg, OH, Owens Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,870 in tuition and fees, compared with $10,502 for out-of-state students. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $19,383. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $37,275. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Owens Community College profile
Macomb Community College landed the #12 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Warren, MI, Macomb Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $3,660 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,370 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $9,862 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $41,596. Set against $9,862 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Macomb Community College
Texas State Technical College came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. Located in Waco, TX, Texas State Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,212, while out-of-state students pay about $11,812. Students borrow a median of $12,125 to complete their Construction Engineering Technology program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $38,916. That is a strong return on a $12,125 median debt. More on Texas State Technical College
North Dakota State University Main Campus landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Fargo, ND. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,910, with out-of-state students paying around $15,564. The median Construction Engineering Technology program debt is $27,000. Graduates go on to earn a median of $62,203 ten years after entry. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 95% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on North Dakota State University Main Campus
Western Carolina University came in at #15 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Cullowhee, NC. In-state tuition and fees average $4,630, while out-of-state students pay about $8,630. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $27,000. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $49,458. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 82%. Read the full report on Western Carolina University
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. This public school is set in Perkinston, MS. Students from in state pay about $4,250 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,850. Students borrow a median of $11,653 to complete their Construction Engineering Technology program here. Median earnings reach $33,017 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $11,653 median debt. Read the full report on Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Lorain County Community College came in at #17 in this year's value ranking. Lorain County Community College is a public school based in Elyria, OH. Students from in state pay about $4,265 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $8,860. Lorain County Community College Construction Engineering Technology students take on a median of $17,611 in debt. Median earnings reach $38,837 ten years out. Set against $17,611 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Lorain County Community College
California State University Long Beach landed the #17 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Long Beach, CA, California State University Long Beach is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,374, with out-of-state students paying around $19,974. California State University Long Beach Construction Engineering Technology students take on a median of $17,866 in debt. Median earnings reach $64,403 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 46% of applicants are accepted. Get the full California State University Long Beach report
Midlands Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #19 position. Located in West Columbia, SC, Midlands Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,100, while out-of-state students pay about $14,700. Students borrow a median of $17,611 to complete their Construction Engineering Technology program here. Median earnings reach $38,701 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Midlands Technical College
Purdue University Northwest placed #20 among the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Set in Hammond, IN, Purdue University Northwest is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,357, with out-of-state students paying around $15,504. The median Construction Engineering Technology program debt is $25,083. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $48,318. That is a strong return on a $25,083 median debt. Roughly 72% of applicants are accepted. See the full Purdue University Northwest profile
South Dakota State University placed #21 among the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Set in Brookings, SD, South Dakota State University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,299 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $12,809. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $25,000. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $55,070. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 98%. Read more about South Dakota State University
San Diego State University came in at #22 in this year's value ranking. San Diego State University is a public school based in San Diego, CA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,728, compared with $21,328 for out-of-state students. The median Construction Engineering Technology program debt is $16,417. Graduates go on to earn a median of $64,909 ten years after entry. Set against $16,417 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 36% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about San Diego State University
Tarrant County College District came in at #23 in this year's value ranking. Tarrant County College District is a public school based in Fort Worth, TX. In-state tuition and fees average $1,863, while out-of-state students pay about $8,370. Graduates carry a median of $15,148 in student loans. Median earnings reach $42,727 ten years out. Set against $15,148 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Tarrant County College District
University Of Akron Main Campus placed #24 among the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Based in Akron, OH, University Of Akron Main Campus is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,135 in tuition and fees, compared with $20,815 for out-of-state students. The median Construction Engineering Technology program debt is $24,855. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $46,600. That is a strong return on a $24,855 median debt. About 60% of those who apply are admitted. More on University Of Akron Main Campus
California State University Northridge placed #25 among the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Set in Northridge, CA, California State University Northridge is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,458, while out-of-state students pay about $20,058. California State University Northridge Construction Engineering Technology students take on a median of $16,202 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $59,115 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $16,202 median debt. California State University Northridge admits about 93% of applicants. See the full California State University Northridge profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Construction Engineering Technology Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
California State Polytechnic University Pomona offered strong value this year, earning the #26 position. Based in Pomona, CA, California State Polytechnic University Pomona is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,781, compared with $20,381 for out-of-state students. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $16,067. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $71,902. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. California State Polytechnic University Pomona has an acceptance rate of 75%. Read more about California State Polytechnic University Pomona
Fulton Montgomery Community College landed the #27 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Johnstown, NY, Fulton Montgomery Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,198, with out-of-state students paying around $6,798. Graduates carry a median of $16,142 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $39,535. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Fulton Montgomery Community College
Seminole State College Of Florida ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools. Set in Sanford, FL, Seminole State College Of Florida is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,122, with out-of-state students paying around $11,447. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $17,116. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $41,733. Set against $17,116 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Seminole State College Of Florida
Arizona State University Skysong ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools. Based in Scottsdale, AZ, Arizona State University Skysong is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,627, while out-of-state students pay about $13,925. Graduates carry a median of $23,742 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $62,668. Set against $23,742 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 67% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Arizona State University Skysong
California State University Chico placed #30 among the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Based in Chico, CA, California State University Chico is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $8,472 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $21,072. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $21,104. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $64,172. That is a strong return on a $21,104 median debt. The acceptance rate is 93%. More on California State University Chico
Washington State University ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools. This public school is set in Pullman, WA. Students from in state pay about $13,391 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $29,950. Washington State University Construction Engineering Technology students take on a median of $28,550 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $68,905. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Washington State University report
Georgia Southern University came in at #32 in this year's value ranking. Set in Statesboro, GA, Georgia Southern University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,022 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $17,734. Graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $53,236. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 88% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Georgia Southern University
California State University Fresno placed #32 among the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Based in Fresno, CA, California State University Fresno is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,341 in tuition and fees, compared with $19,941 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $12,985 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $61,244 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $12,985 median debt. California State University Fresno admits about 95% of applicants. More on California State University Fresno
University Of North Florida offered strong value this year, earning the #34 position. Set in Jacksonville, FL, University Of North Florida is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,964, compared with $19,407 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $22,364 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $56,343. That is a strong return on a $22,364 median debt. University Of North Florida admits about 53% of applicants. Get the full University Of North Florida report
University Of Florida placed #35 among the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Located in Gainesville, FL, University Of Florida is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,381, with out-of-state students paying around $28,659. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $14,738. Graduates go on to earn a median of $71,588 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 24% of those who apply are admitted. See the full University Of Florida profile
Pittsburg State University ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools. Pittsburg State University is a public school based in Pittsburg, KS. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,400, while out-of-state students pay about $19,744. Students borrow a median of $22,669 to complete their Construction Engineering Technology program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $50,579 ten years after entry. Set against $22,669 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted. More on Pittsburg State University
University Of Houston landed the #37 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Houston, TX. Students from in state pay about $9,717 in tuition and fees, compared with $22,547 for out-of-state students. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $22,629. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $62,377. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Houston has an acceptance rate of 74%. Read the full report on University Of Houston
Jefferson State Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #38 position. Set in Birmingham, AL, Jefferson State Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,100, compared with $8,970 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $15,083 in student loans. Median earnings reach $40,719 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Jefferson State Community College
University Of Nebraska Lincoln came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. Set in Lincoln, NE, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,434, while out-of-state students pay about $28,584. University Of Nebraska Lincoln Construction Engineering Technology students take on a median of $24,964 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $56,887. That is a strong return on a $24,964 median debt. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on University Of Nebraska Lincoln
Tarleton State University came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Stephenville, TX. Students from in state pay about $8,302 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $18,142. Graduates carry a median of $23,222 in student loans. Median earnings reach $53,040 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $23,222 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%. Read the full report on Tarleton State University
Sam Houston State University came in at #41 in this year's value ranking. Located in Huntsville, TX, Sam Houston State University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,228, with out-of-state students paying around $19,068. Graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $54,211. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. Roughly 90% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Sam Houston State University report
Florida International University landed the #42 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Miami, FL, Florida International University is a public institution. 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $60,249 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $22,000 median debt. Florida International University has an acceptance rate of 55%. Read more about Florida International University
Texas State University San Marcos landed the #43 spot for value in the United States this year. Texas State University San Marcos is a public school based in San Marcos, TX. 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. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $56,906. Set against $22,718 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 89%. See the full Texas State University San Marcos profile
East Carolina University offered strong value this year, earning the #44 position. Set in Greenville, NC, East Carolina University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,361, with out-of-state students paying around $23,638. Students borrow a median of $24,747 to complete their Construction Engineering Technology program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $55,146. That is a strong return on a $24,747 median debt. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted. Get the full East Carolina University report
Arizona State University placed #45 among the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Set in Tempe, AZ, Arizona State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $62,668 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $22,750 median debt. The acceptance rate is 90%. Read more about Arizona State University
Farmingdale State College placed #46 among the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Farmingdale, NY. Students from in state pay about $8,626 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $18,536. Students borrow a median of $17,500 to complete their Construction Engineering Technology program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $69,781. That is a strong return on a $17,500 median debt. Farmingdale State College has an acceptance rate of 63%. Get the full Farmingdale State College report
Cuny New York City College Of Technology came in at #47 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Brooklyn, NY. In-state tuition and fees average $7,332, with out-of-state students paying around $15,282. The median Construction Engineering Technology program debt is $10,900. Cuny New York City College Of Technology alumni report median earnings of $49,365 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $10,900 median debt. The acceptance rate is 80%. Get the full Cuny New York City College Of Technology report
Louisiana Tech University offered strong value this year, earning the #48 position. Louisiana Tech University is a public school based in Ruston, LA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,125, with out-of-state students paying around $16,866. The median Construction Engineering Technology program debt is $21,750. Median earnings reach $52,279 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $21,750 median debt. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Louisiana Tech University
University Of North Texas ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools. This public school is set in Denton, TX. In-state tuition and fees average $11,309, with out-of-state students paying around $21,149. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Construction Engineering Technology program here. Median earnings reach $57,010 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 72% of those who apply are admitted. More on University Of North Texas
Clemson University landed the #50 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Clemson, SC. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,554, with out-of-state students paying around $40,866. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $23,783. Median earnings reach $71,513 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 38%. Read the full report on Clemson University
Best Value Construction Engineering Technology Schools by Degree Level
Explore value rankings for a specific degree level:
- Best Value Construction Engineering Technology Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Construction Engineering Technology Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Construction Engineering Technology Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Construction Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Construction Engineering Technology Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Construction Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Construction Engineering Technology Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled 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 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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