2026 Best Construction Engineering Schools
Looking for the best Construction Engineering programs programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 56 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.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor analyzed schools to compile 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 Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
National University earned the #1 spot in this year's ranking in the United States. Set in San Diego, CA, National University is a private not-for-profit institution. National University posts a six-year graduation rate of 50%. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,284. Students borrow a median of $30,426 to complete their Construction Engineering program here. More on National University
A rank of #2 makes Purdue University Main Campus one of the top choices in the United States. Based in West Lafayette, IN, Purdue University Main Campus is a public institution. Purdue University Main Campus graduates 83% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,992, while out-of-state students pay about $28,794. Typical Construction Engineering student debt is $24,250. Get the full Purdue University Main Campus report
You'll be in good company at Carnegie Mellon University, which ranked #3 this year. Carnegie Mellon University is a private not-for-profit school based in Pittsburgh, PA. Carnegie Mellon University graduates 94% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,636. Carnegie Mellon University Construction Engineering students take on a median of $23,529 in debt. Read the full report on Carnegie Mellon University
A rank of #4 makes Washington University In St Louis one of the top choices in the United States. Based in St. Louis, MO, Washington University In St Louis is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,790. Typical Construction Engineering student debt is $17,553. More on Washington University In St Louis
You'll be in good company at Marquette University, which ranked #5 this year. Located in Milwaukee, WI, Marquette University is a private not-for-profit institution. Marquette University graduates 83% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $51,170. Marquette University Construction Engineering students take on a median of $24,122 in debt. Read the full report on Marquette University
Iowa State University landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. Located in Ames, IA, Iowa State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,787, while out-of-state students pay about $28,881. Iowa State University Construction Engineering students take on a median of $20,500 in debt. Read the full report on Iowa State University
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor placed #7 among Construction Engineering schools in the United States. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a public school based in Ann Arbor, MI. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor posts a six-year graduation rate of 93%. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,848, while out-of-state students pay about $63,081. Students borrow a median of $19,137 to complete their Construction Engineering program here. Get the full University Of Michigan Ann Arbor report
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University placed #8 among Construction Engineering schools in the United States. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a public school based in Blacksburg, VA. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 86%. In-state tuition and fees average $15,948, while out-of-state students pay about $37,764. Typical Construction Engineering student debt is $26,698. Read more about Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
Lawrence Technological University did well this year, earning the #9 position. Lawrence Technological University is a private not-for-profit school based in Southfield, MI. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. In-state tuition and fees run about $44,760. Lawrence Technological University Construction Engineering students take on a median of $27,799 in debt. Read the full report on Lawrence Technological University
University Of Delaware did well this year, earning the #10 position. Based in Newark, DE, University Of Delaware is a public institution. University Of Delaware posts a six-year graduation rate of 82%. Students from in state pay about $16,810 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $41,400. The median Construction Engineering program debt is $24,861. Get the full University Of Delaware report
Oregon State University landed the #11 spot in the United States this year. Oregon State University is a public school based in Corvallis, OR. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. In-state tuition and fees average $14,400, with out-of-state students paying around $38,190. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Read the full report on Oregon State University
North Carolina State University At Raleigh did well this year, earning the #12 position. Based in Raleigh, NC, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,799, with out-of-state students paying around $32,847. Students borrow a median of $25,147 to complete their Construction Engineering program here. More on North Carolina State University At Raleigh
University Of Nebraska Lincoln did well this year, earning the #13 position. University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public school based in Lincoln, NE. Roughly 67% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,434, while out-of-state students pay about $28,584. Typical Construction Engineering student debt is $22,386. More on University Of Nebraska Lincoln
Arizona State University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering schools. Based in Tempe, AZ, Arizona State University is a public institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,223, with out-of-state students paying around $33,139. The median Construction Engineering program debt is $21,842. Read the full report on Arizona State University
Stevens Institute Of Technology landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. Located in Hoboken, NJ, Stevens Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $63,462. Typical Construction Engineering student debt is $26,767. Get the full Stevens Institute Of Technology report
Lamar University came in at #16 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Beaumont, TX. Roughly 37% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $8,905, while out-of-state students pay about $18,745. The median Construction Engineering program debt is $26,988. Read more about Lamar University
North Dakota State University Main Campus landed the #17 spot in the United States this year. Based in Fargo, ND, North Dakota State University Main Campus is a public institution. About 64% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,910, compared with $15,564 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,153 to complete their Construction Engineering program here. More on North Dakota State University Main Campus
South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology came in at #18 in this year's ranking. South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology is a public school based in Rapid City, SD. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,500, compared with $14,900 for out-of-state students. South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology Construction Engineering students take on a median of $26,668 in debt. Read the full report on South Dakota School Of Mines And Technology
The University Of Alabama did well this year, earning the #19 position. This public school is set in Tuscaloosa, AL. The University Of Alabama posts a six-year graduation rate of 73%. In-state tuition and fees average $12,180, with out-of-state students paying around $34,172. The median Construction Engineering program debt is $24,496. See the full The University Of Alabama profile
New York University landed the #20 spot in the United States this year. Based in New York, NY, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. New York University graduates 88% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $62,796. Students borrow a median of $21,897 to complete their Construction Engineering program here. Get the full New York University report
Illinois Institute Of Technology landed the #21 spot in the United States this year. Based in Chicago, IL, Illinois Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. About 75% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $52,202. The median Construction Engineering program debt is $26,774. More on Illinois Institute Of Technology
Texas Tech University came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Located in Lubbock, TX, Texas Tech University is a public institution. Texas Tech University graduates 69% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,852, with out-of-state students paying around $24,157. The median Construction Engineering program debt is $24,098. More on Texas Tech University
Citadel Military College Of South Carolina ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering schools. Citadel Military College Of South Carolina is a public school based in Charleston, SC. About 75% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $12,570, with out-of-state students paying around $38,508. Citadel Military College Of South Carolina Construction Engineering students take on a median of $24,305 in debt. Get the full Citadel Military College Of South Carolina report
California Baptist University came in at #25 in this year's ranking. Based in Riverside, CA, California Baptist University is a private not-for-profit institution. California Baptist University posts a six-year graduation rate of 62%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $41,228. Graduates carry a median of $28,169 in student loans. More on California Baptist University
University Of Utah ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering schools. Based in Salt Lake City, UT, University Of Utah is a public institution. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,620, compared with $30,860 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $20,798 in student loans. Get the full University Of Utah report
Rest of the Top 50 Best Construction Engineering Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus did well this year, earning the #27 position. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a public school based in Cincinnati, OH. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. Students from in state pay about $13,363 in tuition and fees, compared with $28,697 for out-of-state students. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus Construction Engineering students take on a median of $25,480 in debt. See the full University Of Cincinnati Main Campus profile
The University Of Texas At Arlington landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Arlington, TX. The University Of Texas At Arlington posts a six-year graduation rate of 54%. In-state tuition and fees average $11,950, compared with $29,582 for out-of-state students. The University Of Texas At Arlington Construction Engineering students take on a median of $21,632 in debt. More on The University Of Texas At Arlington
University Of Miami came in at #29 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Coral Gables, FL. University Of Miami posts a six-year graduation rate of 84%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $62,616. University Of Miami Construction Engineering students take on a median of $17,750 in debt. See the full University Of Miami profile
Georgia Southern University came in at #30 in this year's ranking. Based in Statesboro, GA, Georgia Southern University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. Students from in state pay about $6,022 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $17,734. The median Construction Engineering program debt is $26,500. Read more about Georgia Southern University
University Of Hawaii At Manoa placed #31 among Construction Engineering schools in the United States. Based in Honolulu, HI, University Of Hawaii At Manoa is a public institution. About 64% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $12,186 in tuition and fees, compared with $34,218 for out-of-state students. The median Construction Engineering program debt is $20,577. Read the full report on University Of Hawaii At Manoa
University Of Illinois At Chicago landed the #32 spot in the United States this year. University Of Illinois At Chicago is a public school based in Chicago, IL. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,949, compared with $32,009 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,115 to complete their Construction Engineering program here. Read the full report on University Of Illinois At Chicago
Kennesaw State University ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering schools. Based in Kennesaw, GA, Kennesaw State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 52%. In-state tuition and fees average $5,808, with out-of-state students paying around $17,736. Typical Construction Engineering student debt is $27,004. See the full Kennesaw State University profile
University Of North Carolina At Charlotte landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. Set in Charlotte, NC, University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a public institution. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte graduates 69% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $7,239, with out-of-state students paying around $22,492. Graduates carry a median of $24,673 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of North Carolina At Charlotte
University Of Arkansas At Little Rock landed the #35 spot in the United States this year. Located in Little Rock, AR, University Of Arkansas At Little Rock is a public institution. University Of Arkansas At Little Rock posts a six-year graduation rate of 37%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,911, with out-of-state students paying around $22,721. Graduates carry a median of $27,093 in student loans. See the full University Of Arkansas At Little Rock profile
University Of New Mexico Main Campus did well this year, earning the #36 position. University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a public school based in Albuquerque, NM. About 54% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,140, while out-of-state students pay about $33,060. Graduates carry a median of $19,738 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of New Mexico Main Campus
Bowling Green State University Main Campus did well this year, earning the #37 position. Based in Bowling Green, OH, Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a public institution. Bowling Green State University Main Campus graduates 61% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,912, while out-of-state students pay about $21,900. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Construction Engineering program here. Read the full report on Bowling Green State University Main Campus
The University Of Texas At El Paso ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering schools. Set in El Paso, TX, The University Of Texas At El Paso is a public institution. About 50% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,544, with out-of-state students paying around $25,502. Students borrow a median of $19,819 to complete their Construction Engineering program here. See the full The University Of Texas At El Paso profile
University Of Nevada Las Vegas did well this year, earning the #38 position. Read the full report on University Of Nevada Las Vegas
New York Institute Of Technology landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. Get the full New York Institute Of Technology report
The University Of Texas At Tyler ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering schools. See the full The University Of Texas At Tyler profile
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering schools. Read the full report on California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo
Bradley University ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering schools. Read more about Bradley University
Texas A And M University Commerce did well this year, earning the #43 position. See the full Texas A And M University Commerce profile
University Of Arizona came in at #44 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on University Of Arizona
University Of Southern California ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering schools. Read the full report on University Of Southern California
Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering schools. More on Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College
Clemson University came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Read more about Clemson University
Suny College Of Environmental Science And Forestry placed #48 among Construction Engineering schools in the United States. Get the full Suny College Of Environmental Science And Forestry report
Clarkson University came in at #49 in this year's ranking. Read more about Clarkson University
Kent State University At Kent landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Kent State University At Kent report
Best Construction Engineering Schools by Degree Level
See the best schools at each degree level:
- Best Construction Engineering Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Construction Engineering Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Construction Engineering Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Construction Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Construction Engineering Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Construction Engineering Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Construction Engineering Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on 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 56 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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