2026 Best Value Construction Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Construction Engineering Technology bachelor’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 168 schools by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To arm you with the information you need, 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 Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
Learn more about these high-value schools below:
Leading the list is Western Carolina University, our #1 best-value Construction Engineering Technology school in the United States. Set in Cullowhee, NC, Western Carolina University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,630, with out-of-state students paying around $8,630. Western Carolina University Construction Engineering Technology students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Median earnings reach $49,458 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 82%. See the full Western Carolina University profile
Out of the 168 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, North Dakota State University Main Campus landed the #2 spot. This public school is set in Fargo, ND. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $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. North Dakota State University Main Campus alumni report median earnings of $62,203 a decade after entry. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. North Dakota State University Main Campus admits about 95% of applicants. See the full North Dakota State University Main Campus profile
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at California State University Long Beach earned it the #3 place in the United States. California State University Long Beach is a public school based in Long Beach, CA. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,374, while out-of-state students pay about $19,974. Students borrow a median of $17,866 to complete their Construction Engineering Technology program here. California State University Long Beach alumni report median earnings of $64,403 a decade after entry. Set against $17,866 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. California State University Long Beach has an acceptance rate of 46%. Get the full California State University Long Beach report
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Purdue University Northwest earned it the #4 place in the United States. This public school is set in Hammond, IN. In-state tuition and fees average $8,357, while out-of-state students pay about $15,504. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $25,083. Graduates go on to earn a median of $48,318 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $25,083 median debt. Purdue University Northwest admits about 72% of applicants. Read the full report on Purdue University Northwest
You'll get strong value at San Diego State University, which ranked #5 this year. Located in San Diego, CA, San Diego State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,728, while out-of-state students pay about $21,328. Students borrow a median of $16,417 to complete their Construction Engineering Technology program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $64,909. That is a strong return on a $16,417 median debt. San Diego State University admits about 36% of applicants. Read the full report on San Diego State University
University Of Akron Main Campus ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools. Located in Akron, OH, University Of Akron Main Campus is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,135, while out-of-state students pay about $20,815. Graduates carry a median of $24,855 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $46,600. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Akron Main Campus admits about 60% of applicants. More on University Of Akron Main Campus
California State University Northridge landed the #7 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Northridge, CA, California State University Northridge is a public institution. 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. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $59,115. Set against $16,202 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 93%. More on California State University Northridge
California State Polytechnic University Pomona landed the #8 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Pomona, CA, California State Polytechnic University Pomona is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,781, with out-of-state students paying around $20,381. Graduates carry a median of $16,067 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $71,902. Set against $16,067 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. California State Polytechnic University Pomona admits about 75% of applicants. Read more about California State Polytechnic University Pomona
Seminole State College Of Florida placed #9 among the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. This public school is set in Sanford, FL. In-state tuition and fees average $3,122, while out-of-state students pay about $11,447. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $17,116. Median earnings reach $41,733 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $17,116 median debt. Get the full Seminole State College Of Florida report
California State University Chico came in at #10 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Chico, CA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,472, compared with $21,072 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,104 to complete their Construction Engineering Technology program here. Median earnings reach $64,172 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 93% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full California State University Chico report
Washington State University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools. Based in Pullman, WA, Washington State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,391, compared with $29,950 for out-of-state students. The median Construction Engineering Technology program debt is $28,550. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $68,905. Set against $28,550 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 87%. Get the full Washington State University report
California State University Fresno landed the #12 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Fresno, CA, California State University Fresno is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,341, while out-of-state students pay about $19,941. The median Construction Engineering Technology program debt is $12,985. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $61,244. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 95% of applicants are accepted. More on California State University Fresno
Georgia Southern University came in at #12 in this year's value ranking. Located in Statesboro, GA, Georgia Southern University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,022, with out-of-state students paying around $17,734. Graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $53,236 ten years after entry. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted. More on Georgia Southern University
University Of North Florida landed the #14 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Jacksonville, FL. 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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $56,343 ten years after entry. Set against $22,364 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 53%. Get the full University Of North Florida report
University Of Florida placed #15 among the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. University Of Florida is a public school based in Gainesville, FL. Students from in state pay about $6,381 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $28,659. Graduates carry a median of $14,738 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $71,588. Set against $14,738 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 24%. More on University Of Florida
Florida International University placed #16 among the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Based in Miami, FL, Florida International University is a public institution. 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. Florida International University alumni report median earnings of $60,249 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 55% of applicants are accepted. More on Florida International University
Pittsburg State University landed the #17 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in Pittsburg, KS, Pittsburg State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,400, while out-of-state students pay about $19,744. Pittsburg State University Construction Engineering Technology students take on a median of $22,669 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $50,579 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Pittsburg State University has an acceptance rate of 89%. More on Pittsburg State University
University Of Houston offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. Set in Houston, TX, University Of Houston is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,717, while out-of-state students pay about $22,547. Students borrow a median of $22,629 to complete their Construction Engineering Technology program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $62,377 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted. See the full University Of Houston profile
Tarleton State University placed #19 among the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Located in Stephenville, TX, Tarleton State University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,302, compared with $18,142 for out-of-state students. The median Construction Engineering Technology program debt is $23,222. Tarleton State University alumni report median earnings of $53,040 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 90%. Get the full Tarleton State University report
University Of Nebraska Lincoln offered strong value this year, earning the #19 position. Located in Lincoln, NE, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,434, while out-of-state students pay about $28,584. Students borrow a median of $24,964 to complete their Construction Engineering Technology program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $56,887. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted. Get the full University Of Nebraska Lincoln report
Sam Houston State University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools. Based in Huntsville, TX, Sam Houston State University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,228 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $19,068. Graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Median earnings reach $54,211 ten years out. Set against $25,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Sam Houston State University admits about 90% of applicants. Read more about Sam Houston State University
Texas State University San Marcos ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools. Set in San Marcos, TX, Texas State University San Marcos is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $22,930. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $22,718. Graduates go on to earn a median of $56,906 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 89%. More on Texas State University San Marcos
Farmingdale State College landed the #23 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Farmingdale, NY. Students from in state pay about $8,626 in tuition and fees, compared with $18,536 for out-of-state students. The median Construction Engineering Technology program debt is $17,500. Farmingdale State College alumni report median earnings of $69,781 a decade after entry. Set against $17,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 63% of those who apply are admitted. More on Farmingdale State College
Cuny New York City College Of Technology ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools. This public school is set in Brooklyn, NY. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,332, while out-of-state students pay about $15,282. Graduates carry a median of $10,900 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $49,365. Set against $10,900 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Cuny New York City College Of Technology has an acceptance rate of 80%. More on Cuny New York City College Of Technology
University Of North Texas offered strong value this year, earning the #25 position. Located in Denton, TX, University Of North Texas is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,309, with out-of-state students paying around $21,149. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. University Of North Texas alumni report median earnings of $57,010 a decade after entry. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of North Texas has an acceptance rate of 72%. See the full University Of North Texas profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Construction Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
Louisiana Tech University came in at #25 in this year's value ranking. Located in Ruston, LA, Louisiana Tech University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,125, with out-of-state students paying around $16,866. Graduates carry a median of $21,750 in student loans. Louisiana Tech University alumni report median earnings of $52,279 a decade after entry. Set against $21,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Louisiana Tech University has an acceptance rate of 86%. See the full Louisiana Tech University profile
Oklahoma State University Main Campus came in at #27 in this year's value ranking. Oklahoma State University Main Campus is a public school based in Stillwater, OK. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,110, while out-of-state students pay about $25,630. The median Construction Engineering Technology program debt is $24,525. Median earnings reach $57,413 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $24,525 median debt. Oklahoma State University Main Campus has an acceptance rate of 75%. Get the full Oklahoma State University Main Campus report
Arizona State University came in at #27 in this year's value ranking. Set in Tempe, AZ, Arizona State University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,223, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $22,750 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $62,668 ten years after entry. Set against $22,750 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Arizona State University has an acceptance rate of 90%. See the full Arizona State University profile
Kansas State University offered strong value this year, earning the #29 position. Based in Manhattan, KS, Kansas State University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $11,221 in tuition and fees, compared with $28,568 for out-of-state students. The median Construction Engineering Technology program debt is $27,000. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $57,262. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Kansas State University admits about 82% of applicants. More on Kansas State University
Colorado State University Fort Collins placed #29 among the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Based in Fort Collins, CO, Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,373, compared with $35,061 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete their Construction Engineering Technology program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $60,543 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Colorado State University Fort Collins
Texas A And M University College Station came in at #31 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in College Station, TX. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,995, with out-of-state students paying around $40,124. The median Construction Engineering Technology program debt is $20,500. Texas A And M University College Station alumni report median earnings of $72,097 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Texas A And M University College Station has an acceptance rate of 57%. See the full Texas A And M University College Station profile
Temple University ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools. Based in Philadelphia, PA, Temple University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,005, while out-of-state students pay about $38,805. Students borrow a median of $28,250 to complete their Construction Engineering Technology program here. Temple University alumni report median earnings of $63,727 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $28,250 median debt. Temple University has an acceptance rate of 80%. More on Temple University
Wayne State University placed #33 among the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Wayne State University is a public school based in Detroit, MI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,159, while out-of-state students pay about $34,650. Wayne State University Construction Engineering Technology students take on a median of $26,689 in debt. Median earnings reach $53,493 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $26,689 median debt. The acceptance rate is 81%. Read the full report on Wayne State University
Clemson University landed the #34 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Clemson, SC, Clemson University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,554, with out-of-state students paying around $40,866. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $23,783. Clemson University alumni report median earnings of $71,513 a decade after entry. Set against $23,783 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 38%. More on Clemson University
University Of Toledo offered strong value this year, earning the #35 position. Set in Toledo, OH, University Of Toledo is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,157, while out-of-state students pay about $21,517. Graduates carry a median of $24,225 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $50,632. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Toledo has an acceptance rate of 92%. See the full University Of Toledo profile
University Of Arkansas At Little Rock offered strong value this year, earning the #36 position. Based in Little Rock, AR, University Of Arkansas At Little Rock is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,911 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $22,721. The median Construction Engineering Technology program debt is $20,250. Median earnings reach $45,265 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $20,250 median debt. The acceptance rate is 59%. See the full University Of Arkansas At Little Rock profile
Suny College Of Technology At Alfred ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools. Set in Alfred, NY, Suny College Of Technology At Alfred is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,892, compared with $16,837 for out-of-state students. The median Construction Engineering Technology program debt is $19,721. Graduates go on to earn a median of $50,445 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $19,721 median debt. Roughly 76% of applicants are accepted. More on Suny College Of Technology At Alfred
Michigan State University placed #38 among the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Set in East Lansing, MI, Michigan State University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $18,079 in tuition and fees, compared with $44,850 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,363 to complete their Construction Engineering Technology program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $67,253. Set against $25,363 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 85%. Get the full Michigan State University report
Montana State University landed the #39 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Bozeman, MT. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,460, compared with $33,287 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $27,044 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $53,263. Set against $27,044 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 82% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Montana State University
Mesa State College came in at #40 in this year's value ranking. Set in Grand Junction, CO, Mesa State College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $9,927, with out-of-state students paying around $25,124. The median Construction Engineering Technology program debt is $22,310. Graduates go on to earn a median of $45,823 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $22,310 median debt. The acceptance rate is 82%. See the full Mesa State College profile
Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne landed the #41 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Fort Wayne, IN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,532, with out-of-state students paying around $22,887. Graduates carry a median of $22,590 in student loans. Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne alumni report median earnings of $45,872 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $22,590 median debt. Roughly 84% of applicants are accepted. See the full Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne profile
University Of Maine came in at #42 in this year's value ranking. Based in Orono, ME, University Of Maine is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,326, compared with $36,756 for out-of-state students. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $27,000. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $48,653. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 97% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full University Of Maine report
Florida Institute Of Technology ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools. Based in Melbourne, FL, Florida Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $45,900. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $32,114. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $43,137. Set against $32,114 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 58% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Florida Institute Of Technology
Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus placed #44 among the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Based in Teaneck, NJ, Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $37,010. Students borrow a median of $24,770 to complete their Construction Engineering Technology program here. Median earnings reach $57,273 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $24,770 median debt. The acceptance rate is 91%. Read the full report on Fairleigh Dickinson University Metropolitan Campus
Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University landed the #45 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Florida Agricultural And Mechanical University
Spokane Community College placed #46 among the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. More on Spokane Community College
Pulaski Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #47 position. More on Pulaski Technical College
Sullivan County Community College placed #48 among the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Get the full Sullivan County Community College report
Lane Community College placed #49 among the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. More on Lane Community College
Stark State College ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Engineering Technology schools. More on Stark State College
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced 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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