2026 Best Construction Management Associate’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Construction Management associate’s degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 177 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.
So you can compare your options, Business Degree Central analyzed schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Construction Management Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Dakota County Technical College tops our 2026 ranking of the best Construction Management associate's degree schools in the United States. Located in Rosemount, MN, Dakota County Technical College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,679. Graduates carry a median of $13,474 in student loans. Read the full report on Dakota County Technical College
Out of the 177 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, San Joaquin Valley College Visalia landed the #2 spot. Based in Visalia, CA, San Joaquin Valley College Visalia is a private for-profit institution. Students borrow a median of $20,000 to complete their Construction Management program here. More on San Joaquin Valley College Visalia
You'll be in good company at University Of Alaska Anchorage, which ranked #3 this year. University Of Alaska Anchorage is a public school based in Anchorage, AK. University Of Alaska Anchorage posts a six-year graduation rate of 28%. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,738, with out-of-state students paying around $21,322. Students borrow a median of $21,787 to complete their Construction Management program here. Read more about University Of Alaska Anchorage
Out of the 177 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Park University landed the #4 spot. Located in Parkville, MO, Park University is a private not-for-profit institution. Park University posts a six-year graduation rate of 37%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,116. The median Construction Management program debt is $22,112. Read the full report on Park University
The strong Construction Management programs at Minnesota State Community And Technical College earned it the #5 place in the United States. Located in Fergus Falls, MN, Minnesota State Community And Technical College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,908. The median Construction Management program debt is $18,197. Read more about Minnesota State Community And Technical College
Metropolitan Community College Area ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Management schools. Set in Omaha, NE, Metropolitan Community College Area is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,375, with out-of-state students paying around $4,950. Metropolitan Community College Area Construction Management students take on a median of $12,799 in debt. Read more about Metropolitan Community College Area
Anne Arundel Community College came in at #7 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Arnold, MD. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,322, while out-of-state students pay about $11,522. Students borrow a median of $13,947 to complete their Construction Management program here. More on Anne Arundel Community College
Weber State University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Management schools. Set in Ogden, UT, Weber State University is a public institution. Weber State University graduates 47% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $6,557, while out-of-state students pay about $17,545. Typical Construction Management student debt is $16,630. Read more about Weber State University
Austin Community College District came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Set in Austin, TX, Austin Community College District is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,550 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $10,590. The median Construction Management program debt is $14,519. More on Austin Community College District
Lansing Community College came in at #10 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Lansing, MI. Students from in state pay about $4,100 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $11,300. Typical Construction Management student debt is $16,700. Get the full Lansing Community College report
North Hennepin Community College landed the #11 spot in the United States this year. Located in Brooklyn Park, MN, North Hennepin Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,061. Graduates carry a median of $21,241 in student loans. Read the full report on North Hennepin Community College
Brigham Young University Idaho ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Management schools. Located in Rexburg, ID, Brigham Young University Idaho is a private not-for-profit institution. About 50% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $4,800 in tuition and fees. Brigham Young University Idaho Construction Management students take on a median of $15,466 in debt. Get the full Brigham Young University Idaho report
Kirkwood Community College ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Management schools. Located in Cedar Rapids, IA, Kirkwood Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,176, while out-of-state students pay about $8,220. Typical Construction Management student debt is $15,779. Read more about Kirkwood Community College
Delaware Technical Community College Terry did well this year, earning the #14 position. Delaware Technical Community College Terry is a public school based in Dover, DE. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,332, with out-of-state students paying around $5,763. Graduates carry a median of $11,154 in student loans. More on Delaware Technical Community College Terry
University Of Alaska Fairbanks landed the #15 spot in the United States this year. University Of Alaska Fairbanks is a public school based in Fairbanks, AK. University Of Alaska Fairbanks graduates 39% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,083, while out-of-state students pay about $25,892. Graduates carry a median of $23,439 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Alaska Fairbanks
Oakland Community College placed #16 among Construction Management schools in the United States. Oakland Community College is a public school based in Auburn Hills, MI. In-state tuition and fees run about $3,120, while out-of-state students pay about $5,560. Graduates carry a median of $15,865 in student loans. See the full Oakland Community College profile
Johnson County Community College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Management schools. Set in Overland Park, KS, Johnson County Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,424, with out-of-state students paying around $5,688. Typical Construction Management student debt is $13,532. See the full Johnson County Community College profile
National American University Rapid City came in at #18 in this year's ranking. This private for-profit school is set in Rapid City, SD. In-state tuition and fees average $16,065. Typical Construction Management student debt is $38,264. Get the full National American University Rapid City report
Northampton County Area Community College did well this year, earning the #19 position. Based in Bethlehem, PA, Northampton County Area Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,550, compared with $15,270 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $18,900 to complete their Construction Management program here. Get the full Northampton County Area Community College report
Vermont Technical College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Management schools. This public school is set in Randolph, VT. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $11,952, while out-of-state students pay about $22,296. Typical Construction Management student debt is $24,208. More on Vermont Technical College
Central New Mexico Community College ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Management schools. Central New Mexico Community College is a public school based in Albuquerque, NM. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $2,060, while out-of-state students pay about $8,684. The median Construction Management program debt is $10,112. Read the full report on Central New Mexico Community College
Baton Rouge Community College ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Management schools. Baton Rouge Community College is a public school based in Baton Rouge, LA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,321. Graduates carry a median of $12,008 in student loans. Get the full Baton Rouge Community College report
Collin County Community College District came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Based in McKinney, TX, Collin County Community College District is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,014 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $6,064. Graduates carry a median of $9,716 in student loans. Get the full Collin County Community College District report
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Management schools. Set in Perkinston, MS, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $4,250 in tuition and fees, compared with $7,850 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $11,653 in student loans. Get the full Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College report
Indian Hills Community College did well this year, earning the #25 position. Get the full Indian Hills Community College report
Rest of the Top 50 Best Construction Management Associate’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
Eastern Kentucky University ranked #26 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Management schools. See the full Eastern Kentucky University profile
University Of Nebraska Lincoln did well this year, earning the #27 position. Read more about University Of Nebraska Lincoln
Grays Harbor College ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Management schools. More on Grays Harbor College
Everglades University placed #29 among Construction Management schools in the United States. See the full Everglades University profile
Indiana Institute Of Technology College Of Professional Studies placed #30 among Construction Management schools in the United States. See the full Indiana Institute Of Technology College Of Professional Studies profile
Minnesota State University Moorhead placed #31 among Construction Management schools in the United States. Read more about Minnesota State University Moorhead
New York University ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Management schools. Get the full New York University report
Suny College Of Technology At Alfred did well this year, earning the #33 position. More on Suny College Of Technology At Alfred
National University placed #34 among Construction Management schools in the United States. More on National University
Ball State University came in at #35 in this year's ranking. More on Ball State University
Columbia University In The City Of New York landed the #36 spot in the United States this year. More on Columbia University In The City Of New York
Drexel University came in at #37 in this year's ranking. Read more about Drexel University
Pittsburg State University did well this year, earning the #38 position. See the full Pittsburg State University profile
Edmonds Community College came in at #39 in this year's ranking. Read more about Edmonds Community College
Joliet Junior College came in at #40 in this year's ranking. Read more about Joliet Junior College
Suny College Of Environmental Science And Forestry came in at #41 in this year's ranking. Read more about Suny College Of Environmental Science And Forestry
Waubonsee Community College placed #42 among Construction Management schools in the United States. Read more about Waubonsee Community College
Rowan University
Rowan University did well this year, earning the #43 position. More on Rowan University
California State University Long Beach landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on California State University Long Beach
Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Management schools. See the full Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana profile
University Of Mary came in at #46 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on University Of Mary
University Of Denver landed the #47 spot in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Denver report
University Of Kansas landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Kansas report
Kent State University At Kent landed the #49 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Kent State University At Kent
Metropolitan State College Of Denver placed #50 among Construction Management schools in the United States. See the full Metropolitan State College Of Denver profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Business Degree Central (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 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).