2026 Best Value Construction Management Schools
Looking for the best-value Construction Management programs programs in the United States? We have ranked 177 colleges 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, Grad Degree analyzed schools to compile 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 Management Schools in the United States
Learn more about these high-value schools below:
For return on investment, no school beat Brigham Young University Provo this year in the United States. Brigham Young University Provo is a private not-for-profit school based in Provo, UT. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,688. Typical Construction Management student debt is $12,228. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $75,790. That is a strong return on a $12,228 median debt. Brigham Young University Provo has an acceptance rate of 68%. See the full Brigham Young University Provo profile
You'll get strong value at New England Institute Of Technology, which ranked #2 this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in East Greenwich, RI. In-state tuition and fees average $37,275. New England Institute Of Technology Construction Management students take on a median of $24,586 in debt. Median earnings reach $48,684 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. New England Institute Of Technology admits about 67% of applicants. More on New England Institute Of Technology
You'll get strong value at University Of Wisconsin Stout, which ranked #3 this year. Set in Menomonie, WI, University Of Wisconsin Stout is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $10,701 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $19,265. Graduates carry a median of $20,425 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $58,084 ten years after entry. Set against $20,425 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Stout
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at California State University East Bay earned it the #4 place in the United States. Based in Hayward, CA, California State University East Bay is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $7,583 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $20,183. Students borrow a median of $18,073 to complete their Construction Management program here. California State University East Bay alumni report median earnings of $71,401 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on California State University East Bay
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Lawrence Technological University earned it the #5 place in the United States. Located in Southfield, MI, Lawrence Technological University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $44,760. Graduates carry a median of $27,799 in student loans. Lawrence Technological University alumni report median earnings of $69,151 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $27,799 median debt. Roughly 56% of applicants are accepted. More on Lawrence Technological University
You'll get strong value at University Of Wisconsin Whitewater, which ranked #5 this year. This public school is set in Whitewater, WI. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,616, compared with $18,716 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $25,306 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $55,356 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 86% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Whitewater
Manhattan College landed the #7 spot for value in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Riverdale, NY. Students from in state pay about $53,400 in tuition and fees. Typical Construction Management student debt is $25,968. Manhattan College alumni report median earnings of $86,316 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $25,968 median debt. The acceptance rate is 79%. More on Manhattan College
Clemson University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. Clemson University is a public school based in Clemson, SC. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,554, with out-of-state students paying around $40,866. Clemson University Construction Management students take on a median of $22,675 in debt. Clemson University alumni report median earnings of $71,513 a decade after entry. Set against $22,675 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 38% of applicants are accepted. See the full Clemson University profile
Arizona State University offered strong value this year, earning the #9 position. Arizona State University is a public school based in Tempe, AZ. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,223, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $21,842 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $62,668 ten years after entry. Set against $21,842 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Arizona State University admits about 90% of applicants. Read the full report on Arizona State University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University landed the #10 spot for value in the United States this year. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a public school based in Blacksburg, VA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,948, compared with $37,764 for out-of-state students. Typical Construction Management student debt is $27,000. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $81,698. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University admits about 55% of applicants. See the full Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University profile
The University Of Texas At El Paso placed #11 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. The University Of Texas At El Paso is a public school based in El Paso, TX. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,544, while out-of-state students pay about $25,502. Typical Construction Management student debt is $19,819. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $50,923. Set against $19,819 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 100%. Get the full The University Of Texas At El Paso report
Kennesaw State University placed #12 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. Located in Kennesaw, GA, Kennesaw State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,808, with out-of-state students paying around $17,736. Kennesaw State University Construction Management students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Kennesaw State University alumni report median earnings of $57,552 a decade after entry. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Kennesaw State University admits about 69% of applicants. See the full Kennesaw State University profile
Roger Williams University offered strong value this year, earning the #13 position. Set in Bristol, RI, Roger Williams University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $45,197. Typical Construction Management student debt is $26,000. Median earnings reach $70,266 ten years out. Set against $26,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 88%. Read the full report on Roger Williams University
University Of Kansas ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. University Of Kansas is a public school based in Lawrence, KS. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,102, with out-of-state students paying around $30,432. Typical Construction Management student debt is $23,608. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $61,945. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 94%. Get the full University Of Kansas report
Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College is a public school based in Baton Rouge, LA. Students from in state pay about $11,954 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $28,631. The median Construction Management program debt is $24,250. Graduates go on to earn a median of $61,251 ten years after entry. Set against $24,250 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College has an acceptance rate of 73%. See the full Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College profile
New York University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. New York University is a private not-for-profit school based in New York, NY. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $62,796. The median Construction Management program debt is $21,897. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $82,509. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 9% of those who apply are admitted. See the full New York University profile
Stevens Institute Of Technology offered strong value this year, earning the #17 position. Based in Hoboken, NJ, Stevens Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $63,462 in tuition and fees. Typical Construction Management student debt is $26,767. Graduates go on to earn a median of $108,772 ten years after entry. Set against $26,767 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 48%. Get the full Stevens Institute Of Technology report
Drexel University landed the #18 spot for value in the United States this year. Set in Philadelphia, PA, Drexel University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,412. Graduates carry a median of $31,000 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $84,648. Set against $31,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Drexel University has an acceptance rate of 79%. More on Drexel University
Columbia University In The City Of New York ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in New York, NY. In-state tuition and fees run about $70,517. Typical Construction Management student debt is $23,258. Median earnings reach $102,491 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $23,258 median debt. About 4% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Columbia University In The City Of New York profile
Morgan State University placed #20 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. Located in Baltimore, MD, Morgan State University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,229, compared with $19,124 for out-of-state students. The median Construction Management program debt is $26,500. Graduates go on to earn a median of $50,698 ten years after entry. Set against $26,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Morgan State University has an acceptance rate of 82%. More on Morgan State University
Kent State University At Kent ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. Set in Kent, OH, Kent State University At Kent is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $12,220, compared with $21,575 for out-of-state students. Kent State University At Kent Construction Management students take on a median of $24,041 in debt. Median earnings reach $45,388 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Kent State University At Kent has an acceptance rate of 86%. More on Kent State University At Kent
Everglades University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. Located in Boca Raton, FL, Everglades University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,680. Graduates carry a median of $48,247 in student loans. Median earnings reach $47,597 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $48,247 median debt. The acceptance rate is 82%. More on Everglades University
Wentworth Institute Of Technology came in at #23 in this year's value ranking. Located in Boston, MA, Wentworth Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $42,884. Wentworth Institute Of Technology Construction Management students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $82,721. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 91%. Read the full report on Wentworth Institute Of Technology
University Of Missouri Kansas City ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. University Of Missouri Kansas City is a public school based in Kansas City, MO. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,371, while out-of-state students pay about $32,271. Typical Construction Management student debt is $23,741. Graduates go on to earn a median of $59,637 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 72% of those who apply are admitted. See the full University Of Missouri Kansas City profile
Eastern Michigan University offered strong value this year, earning the #25 position. Located in Ypsilanti, MI, Eastern Michigan University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,990. The median Construction Management program debt is $28,750. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $51,793. That is a strong return on a $28,750 median debt. About 80% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Eastern Michigan University report
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Construction Management Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
Central Connecticut State University ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. Located in New Britain, CT, Central Connecticut State University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,050, compared with $16,550 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $22,402 in student loans. Median earnings reach $58,562 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Central Connecticut State University admits about 73% of applicants. Read more about Central Connecticut State University
Indiana Institute Of Technology College Of Professional Studies came in at #27 in this year's value ranking. See the full Indiana Institute Of Technology College Of Professional Studies profile
Waubonsee Community College came in at #28 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Waubonsee Community College
Keene State College offered strong value this year, earning the #29 position. Read the full report on Keene State College
Lanier Technical College ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. Read more about Lanier Technical College
University Of Arkansas came in at #31 in this year's value ranking. Get the full University Of Arkansas report
University Of Wyoming offered strong value this year, earning the #32 position. More on University Of Wyoming
South Suburban College ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. Get the full South Suburban College report
Colorado State University Pueblo offered strong value this year, earning the #34 position. See the full Colorado State University Pueblo profile
Brigham Young University Idaho came in at #35 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Brigham Young University Idaho
Pittsburg State University landed the #36 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Pittsburg State University profile
Marian University Wisconsin ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. Read more about Marian University Wisconsin
Georgia Northwestern Technical College landed the #38 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Georgia Northwestern Technical College report
Concordia University Wisconsin ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. Get the full Concordia University Wisconsin report
Edmonds Community College came in at #40 in this year's value ranking. More on Edmonds Community College
Kirkwood Community College ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. See the full Kirkwood Community College profile
Dunwoody College Of Technology landed the #42 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Dunwoody College Of Technology
National University ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. See the full National University profile
Ohio Northern University came in at #44 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Ohio Northern University report
Dakota County Technical College placed #45 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. See the full Dakota County Technical College profile
Utica College
Utica College came in at #46 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Utica College
Milwaukee School Of Engineering ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. See the full Milwaukee School Of Engineering profile
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville placed #48 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. More on Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Minnesota State Community And Technical College came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Minnesota State Community And Technical College
Western Illinois University landed the #50 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Western Illinois University profile
Best Value Construction Management Schools by Degree Level
See the best values at each degree level:
- Best Value Construction Management Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Construction Management Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Construction Management Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Construction Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Construction Management Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Construction Management Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Construction Management Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Grad Degree (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 177 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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