2026 Best Value Construction Management Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Construction Management master’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 177 institutions 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, Business Degree Central analyzed schools to produce 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 Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the best-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. The median Construction Management program 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. The acceptance rate is 68%. More on Brigham Young University Provo
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 run about $37,275. New England Institute Of Technology Construction Management students take on a median of $24,586 in debt. New England Institute Of Technology alumni report median earnings of $48,684 a decade after entry. Set against $24,586 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. New England Institute Of Technology admits about 67% of applicants. More on New England Institute Of Technology
University Of Wisconsin Stout came in at #3 on this year's best-value Construction Management ranking in the United States. This public school is set in Menomonie, WI. Students from in state pay about $10,701 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $19,265. University Of Wisconsin Stout Construction Management students take on a median of $20,425 in debt. University Of Wisconsin Stout alumni report median earnings of $58,084 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $20,425 median debt. University Of Wisconsin Stout has an acceptance rate of 88%. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Stout
Out of the 177 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, California State University East Bay landed the #4 spot. Set in Hayward, CA, California State University East Bay is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,583, compared with $20,183 for out-of-state students. California State University East Bay Construction Management students take on a median of $18,073 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $71,401 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. California State University East Bay has an acceptance rate of 97%. See the full California State University East Bay profile
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Manhattan College earned it the #5 place in the United States. Based in Riverdale, NY, Manhattan College is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $53,400. Students borrow a median of $25,968 to complete their Construction Management program here. Median earnings reach $86,316 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 79% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full Manhattan College report
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University came in at #6 in this year's value ranking. Located in Blacksburg, VA, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,948, with out-of-state students paying around $37,764. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Construction Management program here. Median earnings reach $81,698 ten years out. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 55% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University profile
Clemson University landed the #7 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Clemson, SC, Clemson University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,554, while out-of-state students pay about $40,866. The median Construction Management program debt is $22,675. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $71,513. Set against $22,675 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 38%. More on Clemson University
The University Of Texas At El Paso offered strong value this year, earning the #8 position. This public school is set in El Paso, TX. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,544, with out-of-state students paying around $25,502. Typical Construction Management student debt is $19,819. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $50,923. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The University Of Texas At El Paso has an acceptance rate of 100%. More on The University Of Texas At El Paso
Kennesaw State University offered strong value this year, earning the #9 position. This public school is set in Kennesaw, GA. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,808, compared with $17,736 for out-of-state students. Kennesaw State University Construction Management students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $57,552 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. The acceptance rate is 69%. More on Kennesaw State University
Roger Williams University offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. Set in Bristol, RI, Roger Williams University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $45,197. Roger Williams University Construction Management students take on a median of $26,000 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $70,266. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 88% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Roger Williams University profile
University Of Kansas placed #11 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. Located in Lawrence, KS, University Of Kansas is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,102, while out-of-state students pay about $30,432. University Of Kansas Construction Management students take on a median of $23,608 in debt. Median earnings reach $61,945 ten years out. Set against $23,608 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 94%. More on University Of Kansas
New York University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. Set in New York, NY, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $62,796. New York University Construction Management students take on a median of $21,897 in debt. New York University alumni report median earnings of $82,509 a decade after entry. Set against $21,897 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 9%. Get the full New York University report
Drexel University placed #13 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. Based in Philadelphia, PA, Drexel University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $62,412. Drexel University Construction Management students take on a median of $31,000 in debt. Drexel University alumni report median earnings of $84,648 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 79%. Read more about Drexel University
Columbia University In The City Of New York ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. Based in New York, NY, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,517. Graduates carry a median of $23,258 in student loans. Columbia University In The City Of New York alumni report median earnings of $102,491 a decade after entry. Set against $23,258 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 4% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Columbia University In The City Of New York
Stevens Institute Of Technology came in at #15 in this year's value ranking. Based in Hoboken, NJ, Stevens Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $63,462. Stevens Institute Of Technology Construction Management students take on a median of $26,767 in debt. Stevens Institute Of Technology alumni report median earnings of $108,772 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $26,767 median debt. Stevens Institute Of Technology admits about 48% of applicants. See the full Stevens Institute Of Technology profile
Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. This public school is set in Baton Rouge, LA. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,954, with out-of-state students paying around $28,631. Students borrow a median of $24,250 to complete their Construction Management program here. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College alumni report median earnings of $61,251 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College admits about 73% of applicants. Read more about Louisiana State University And Agricultural And Mechanical College
Morgan State University landed the #17 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Baltimore, MD, Morgan State University is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,229, while out-of-state students pay about $19,124. Morgan State University Construction Management students take on a median of $26,500 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $50,698. Set against $26,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted. More on Morgan State University
Kent State University At Kent landed the #18 spot for value in the United States this year. Located in Kent, OH, Kent State University At Kent is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,220 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $21,575. The median Construction Management program debt is $24,041. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $45,388. That is a strong return on a $24,041 median debt. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Kent State University At Kent
Everglades University placed #19 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. Located in Boca Raton, FL, Everglades University is a private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $21,680. Students borrow a median of $48,247 to complete their Construction Management program here. Everglades University alumni report median earnings of $47,597 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted. Get the full Everglades University report
Wentworth Institute Of Technology placed #20 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. Located in Boston, MA, Wentworth Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $42,884. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete their Construction Management program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $82,721. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 91% of those who apply are admitted. More on Wentworth Institute Of Technology
Eastern Michigan University came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. Eastern Michigan University is a public school based in Ypsilanti, MI. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,990. Typical Construction Management student debt is $28,750. Eastern Michigan University alumni report median earnings of $51,793 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $28,750 median debt. About 80% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Eastern Michigan University
Central Connecticut State University landed the #22 spot for value in the United States this year. Central Connecticut State University is a public school based in New Britain, CT. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,050, with out-of-state students paying around $16,550. Typical Construction Management student debt is $22,402. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $58,562. That is a strong return on a $22,402 median debt. Central Connecticut State University admits about 73% of applicants. See the full Central Connecticut State University profile
Anne Arundel Community College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. Read the full report on Anne Arundel Community College
Capital Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #24 position. Read more about Capital Community College
University Of Nebraska Lincoln offered strong value this year, earning the #25 position. Read more about University Of Nebraska Lincoln
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Construction Management Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
Community College Of Beaver County placed #26 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. Read the full report on Community College Of Beaver County
Grays Harbor College offered strong value this year, earning the #27 position. See the full Grays Harbor College profile
The University Of Montana ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. See the full The University Of Montana profile
Erie Community College placed #29 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. See the full Erie Community College profile
Lamar State College Orange placed #30 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. Get the full Lamar State College Orange report
Southern Adventist University came in at #31 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Southern Adventist University
University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #32 in this year's value ranking. See the full University Of Washington Seattle Campus profile
Weber State University landed the #33 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Weber State University report
Utah Valley University offered strong value this year, earning the #34 position. Read more about Utah Valley University
Renton Technical College placed #35 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. Read the full report on Renton Technical College
Fordham University ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. Read the full report on Fordham University
Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. Read more about Hibbing Community College A Technical And Community College
Michigan Technological University ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. See the full Michigan Technological University profile
Central Washington University ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. Read the full report on Central Washington University
Eastern Kentucky University ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. Read the full report on Eastern Kentucky University
San Joaquin Valley College Ontario placed #41 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. Read more about San Joaquin Valley College Ontario
Gavilan College
Gavilan College landed the #42 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Gavilan College
Shoreline Community College came in at #43 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Shoreline Community College
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. See the full University Of Minnesota Twin Cities profile
South Suburban College placed #45 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. Read the full report on South Suburban College
Kaskaskia College landed the #46 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Kaskaskia College
Metropolitan Community College Area ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. Read more about Metropolitan Community College Area
Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana landed the #48 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Montana Tech Of The University Of Montana profile
Cecil College
Cecil College landed the #49 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Cecil College report
John Brown University came in at #50 in this year's value ranking. See the full John Brown University profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Business Degree Central (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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