2026 Best Value Construction Engineering Technology Associate’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Construction Engineering Technology associate’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 168 institutions 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 Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
Our analysis found Lake Area Technical Institute to be the best-value Construction Engineering Technology school in the United States. Set in Watertown, SD, Lake Area Technical Institute is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,718. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $12,000. Median earnings reach $45,473 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Lake Area Technical Institute
You'll get strong value at San Jacinto Community College, which ranked #2 this year. Located in Pasadena, TX, San Jacinto Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,490, with out-of-state students paying around $6,690. The median Construction Engineering Technology program debt is $11,376. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $43,062. That is a strong return on a $11,376 median debt. Read the full report on San Jacinto Community College
A rank of #3 makes Southeast Technical Institute one of the best values in the United States. Located in Sioux Falls, SD, Southeast Technical Institute is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,650 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $18,442 to complete their Construction Engineering Technology program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $46,709. Set against $18,442 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Southeast Technical Institute profile
Spokane Community College came in at #4 on this year's best-value Construction Engineering Technology ranking in the United States. Based in Spokane, WA, Spokane Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,461, with out-of-state students paying around $6,612. The median Construction Engineering Technology program debt is $16,486. Spokane Community College alumni report median earnings of $41,984 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $16,486 median debt. Get the full Spokane Community College report
A rank of #5 makes North Dakota State College Of Science one of the best values in the United States. This public school is set in Wahpeton, ND. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,974, compared with $6,973 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $15,706 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $50,513. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on North Dakota State College Of Science
Valencia College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools. Valencia College is a public school based in Orlando, FL. In-state tuition and fees average $2,664, while out-of-state students pay about $9,576. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $14,413. Graduates go on to earn a median of $40,594 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Valencia College profile
Houston Community College landed the #7 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Houston, TX, Houston Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,040, compared with $5,460 for out-of-state students. 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. See the full Houston Community College profile
Greenville Technical College ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools. Greenville Technical College is a public school based in Greenville, SC. Students from in state pay about $5,495 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $10,775. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $16,411. Median earnings reach $39,473 ten years out. Set against $16,411 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Greenville Technical College
Cuyahoga Community College District placed #9 among the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Located in Cleveland, OH, Cuyahoga Community College District is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,249, with out-of-state students paying around $7,249. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $14,636. Graduates go on to earn a median of $35,654 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Cuyahoga Community College District
Ferris State University landed the #10 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Big Rapids, MI, Ferris State University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,778. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $13,000. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $54,735. That is a strong return on a $13,000 median debt. Ferris State University has an acceptance rate of 91%. See the full Ferris State University profile
Texas State Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #11 position. 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. Texas State Technical College Construction Engineering Technology students take on a median of $12,125 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $38,916. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Texas State Technical College
Macomb Community College placed #12 among the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Located in Warren, MI, Macomb Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,660, with out-of-state students paying around $8,370. Students borrow a median of $9,862 to complete their Construction Engineering Technology program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $41,596. Set against $9,862 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Macomb Community College
Owens Community College came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Perrysburg, OH. In-state tuition and fees average $5,870, while out-of-state students pay about $10,502. Students borrow a median of $19,383 to complete their Construction Engineering Technology program here. Median earnings reach $37,275 ten years out. Set against $19,383 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Get the full Owens Community College report
Tarrant County College District landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. Tarrant County College District is a public school based in Fort Worth, TX. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $1,863, compared with $8,370 for out-of-state students. Tarrant County College District Construction Engineering Technology students take on a median of $15,148 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $42,727. That is a strong return on a $15,148 median debt. Get the full Tarrant County College District report
South Dakota State University came in at #15 in this year's value ranking. South Dakota State University is a public school based in Brookings, SD. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,299, while out-of-state students pay about $12,809. South Dakota State University Construction Engineering Technology students take on a median of $25,000 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $55,070. That is a strong return on a $25,000 median debt. South Dakota State University has an acceptance rate of 98%. Get the full South Dakota State University report
University Of Akron Main Campus placed #16 among the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Located in Akron, OH, University Of Akron Main Campus is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,135 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $20,815. Graduates carry a median of $24,855 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $46,600 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Akron Main Campus has an acceptance rate of 60%. Read more about University Of Akron Main Campus
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College placed #17 among the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public school based in Perkinston, MS. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,250, with out-of-state students paying around $7,850. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Construction Engineering Technology students take on a median of $11,653 in debt. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College alumni report median earnings of $33,017 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Lorain County Community College came in at #18 in this year's value ranking. Set in Elyria, OH, Lorain County Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,265 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,860 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $17,611 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $38,837 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Lorain County Community College
Fulton Montgomery Community College came in at #19 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Johnstown, NY. In-state tuition and fees average $6,198, with out-of-state students paying around $6,798. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $16,142. Fulton Montgomery Community College alumni report median earnings of $39,535 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $16,142 median debt. See the full Fulton Montgomery Community College profile
Jefferson State Community College placed #20 among the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Based 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. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $40,719. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read the full report on Jefferson State Community College
Sinclair Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #21 position. This public school is set in Dayton, OH. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $3,675, compared with $8,556 for out-of-state students. The median Construction Engineering Technology program debt is $12,525. Graduates go on to earn a median of $37,558 ten years after entry. Set against $12,525 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read more about Sinclair Community College
Cuny New York City College Of Technology offered strong value this year, earning the #22 position. This public school is set in Brooklyn, NY. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,332, with out-of-state students paying around $15,282. The median Construction Engineering Technology program debt is $10,900. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $49,365. Set against $10,900 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 80%. Read the full report on Cuny New York City College Of Technology
Bridgevalley Community And Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. Based in South Charleston, WV, Bridgevalley Community And Technical College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $5,800 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $12,428. Graduates carry a median of $11,958 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $36,432. Set against $11,958 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Bridgevalley Community And Technical College
St Philips College came in at #24 in this year's value ranking. Located in San Antonio, TX, St Philips College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,412, compared with $9,952 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $15,653 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $38,224. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about St Philips College
Suny College Of Technology At Delhi came in at #25 in this year's value ranking. Located in Delhi, NY, Suny College Of Technology At Delhi is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,772, with out-of-state students paying around $12,762. Graduates carry a median of $20,303 in student loans. Median earnings reach $51,629 ten years out. Set against $20,303 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Suny College Of Technology At Delhi
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Construction Engineering Technology Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also offered excellent value:
Monroe Community College placed #26 among the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Monroe Community College is a public school based in Rochester, NY. Students from in state pay about $6,006 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $11,056. The median Construction Engineering Technology program debt is $12,921. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $40,174. Set against $12,921 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Read the full report on Monroe Community College
Hudson Valley Community College ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools. Set in Troy, NY, Hudson Valley Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $6,796 in tuition and fees, compared with $11,852 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $12,868 to complete their Construction Engineering Technology program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $45,460. Set against $12,868 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. More on Hudson Valley Community College
Suny College Of Technology At Alfred landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. Suny College Of Technology At Alfred is a public school based in Alfred, NY. In-state tuition and fees average $8,892, compared with $16,837 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,721 to complete their Construction Engineering Technology program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $50,445. That is a strong return on a $19,721 median debt. Suny College Of Technology At Alfred has an acceptance rate of 76%. See the full Suny College Of Technology At Alfred profile
Indian River State College ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools. Set in Fort Pierce, FL, Indian River State College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $2,764, while out-of-state students pay about $10,201. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $10,492. Graduates go on to earn a median of $38,315 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $10,492 median debt. Read the full report on Indian River State College
University Of Arkansas At Little Rock offered strong value this year, earning the #30 position. Located in Little Rock, AR, University Of Arkansas At Little Rock is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,911, while out-of-state students pay about $22,721. Graduates carry a median of $20,250 in student loans. University Of Arkansas At Little Rock alumni report median earnings of $45,265 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 59%. More on University Of Arkansas At Little Rock
Pellissippi State Community College landed the #31 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Knoxville, TN. In-state tuition and fees average $4,786, with out-of-state students paying around $17,770. Graduates carry a median of $8,951 in student loans. Pellissippi State Community College alumni report median earnings of $38,440 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Read more about Pellissippi State Community College
Nashville State Community College came in at #32 in this year's value ranking. Based in Nashville, TN, Nashville State Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,730, while out-of-state students pay about $17,714. The median Construction Engineering Technology program debt is $16,745. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $38,519. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Get the full Nashville State Community College report
Florida Gulf Coast University came in at #33 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Florida Gulf Coast University report
Tarleton State University landed the #34 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Tarleton State University
Arkansas State University Main Campus placed #35 among the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Read more about Arkansas State University Main Campus
Missouri Western State University offered strong value this year, earning the #36 position. Get the full Missouri Western State University report
Keene State College placed #37 among the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Keene State College
University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus landed the #38 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus report
York Technical College placed #39 among the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. More on York Technical College
Southwest Collegiate Institute For The Deaf offered strong value this year, earning the #40 position. Get the full Southwest Collegiate Institute For The Deaf report
Michigan State University ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools. Read more about Michigan State University
Montana State University offered strong value this year, earning the #42 position. More on Montana State University
Santa Fe Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #43 position. See the full Santa Fe Community College profile
Lakeland Community College landed the #44 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Lakeland Community College
Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute offered strong value this year, earning the #45 position. Read the full report on Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute
Temple University ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools. Get the full Temple University report
Fitchburg State University came in at #47 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Fitchburg State University
The University Of West Florida came in at #48 in this year's value ranking. Read more about The University Of West Florida
Tompkins Cortland Community College placed #49 among the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Tompkins Cortland Community College
Seminole State College Of Florida offered strong value this year, earning the #50 position. Read more about Seminole State College Of Florida
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on 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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