2026 Best Value Construction Management Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Construction Management undergraduate certificate degree 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, 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 Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the best-value schools below:
For return on investment, no school beat Kirkwood Community College this year in the United States. Based in Cedar Rapids, IA, Kirkwood Community College is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,176, with out-of-state students paying around $8,220. Typical Construction Management student debt is $15,779. Median earnings reach $41,016 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Kirkwood Community College profile
Collin County Community College District came in at #2 on this year's best-value Construction Management ranking in the United States. Collin County Community College District is a public school based in McKinney, TX. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,014, while out-of-state students pay about $6,064. Collin County Community College District Construction Management students take on a median of $9,716 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $48,701. Set against $9,716 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Collin County Community College District profile
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Oakland Community College earned it the #3 place in the United States. Located in Auburn Hills, MI, Oakland Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $3,120, while out-of-state students pay about $5,560. Typical Construction Management student debt is $15,865. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $37,395. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. See the full Oakland Community College profile
Out of the 177 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Cuyahoga Community College District landed the #4 spot. Set in Cleveland, OH, Cuyahoga Community College District is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,249, compared with $7,249 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,636 to complete their Construction Management program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $35,654. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Cuyahoga Community College District
A rank of #5 makes Lansing Community College one of the best values in the United States. This public school is set in Lansing, MI. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,100, with out-of-state students paying around $11,300. Lansing Community College Construction Management students take on a median of $16,700 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $39,206 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. More on Lansing Community College
Central New Mexico Community College ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. This public school is set in Albuquerque, NM. In-state tuition and fees average $2,060, while out-of-state students pay about $8,684. Students borrow a median of $10,112 to complete their Construction Management program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $36,869 ten years after entry. Set against $10,112 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. See the full Central New Mexico Community College profile
The University Of Montana offered strong value this year, earning the #8 position. Based in Missoula, MT, The University Of Montana is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,552, compared with $33,671 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,342 to complete their Construction Management program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $44,511. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 96% of applicants are accepted. Get the full The University Of Montana report
Drexel University offered strong value this year, earning the #9 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Philadelphia, PA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $62,412. Typical Construction Management student debt is $31,000. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $84,648. Set against $31,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Drexel University admits about 79% of applicants. Read more about Drexel University
Minnesota State University Mankato landed the #9 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Minnesota State University Mankato
Pittsburg State University landed the #10 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Pittsburg State University report
Endicott College
Endicott College placed #11 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. See the full Endicott College profile
Lawrence Technological University placed #12 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. Get the full Lawrence Technological University report
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville offered strong value this year, earning the #13 position. Read the full report on Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
University Of Mary placed #14 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Mary report
Stephen F Austin State University placed #15 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. See the full Stephen F Austin State University profile
Baton Rouge Community College came in at #16 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Baton Rouge Community College
University Of Alaska Fairbanks ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. Read more about University Of Alaska Fairbanks
Eastern Michigan University offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. Get the full Eastern Michigan University report
Indian Hills Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #19 position. More on Indian Hills Community College
John A Logan College landed the #20 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full John A Logan College profile
University Of New Orleans came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. See the full University Of New Orleans profile
Waubonsee Community College landed the #22 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Waubonsee Community College report
College Of Southern Idaho came in at #23 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on College Of Southern Idaho
Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute offered strong value this year, earning the #24 position. Get the full Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute report
Newschool Of Architecture And Design ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. See the full Newschool Of Architecture And Design profile
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Construction Management Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
Albany Technical College placed #26 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. See the full Albany Technical College profile
Dordt College
Dordt College landed the #27 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Dordt College
San Diego State University offered strong value this year, earning the #28 position. See the full San Diego State University profile
University Of The District Of Columbia placed #29 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. Read more about University Of The District Of Columbia
Minnesota State Community And Technical College offered strong value this year, earning the #30 position. Get the full Minnesota State Community And Technical College report
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo placed #31 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. Read the full report on California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo
Erie Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #32 position. Get the full Erie Community College report
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities placed #33 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Fordham University placed #34 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. Read the full report on Fordham University
San Joaquin Valley College Visalia placed #35 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. Read the full report on San Joaquin Valley College Visalia
University Of Missouri Kansas City landed the #36 spot for value in the United States this year. More on University Of Missouri Kansas City
University Of Central Missouri landed the #37 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Central Missouri
Norwich University placed #38 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. More on Norwich University
The University Of Tennessee offered strong value this year, earning the #39 position. More on The University Of Tennessee
Roger Williams University came in at #40 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Roger Williams University
California State University Fresno offered strong value this year, earning the #41 position. More on California State University Fresno
College Of Dupage landed the #42 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on College Of Dupage
Johnson County Community College came in at #43 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Johnson County Community College
Central Connecticut State University ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. More on Central Connecticut State University
Southwestern College came in at #45 in this year's value ranking. More on Southwestern College
Georgia Highlands College offered strong value this year, earning the #46 position. Read the full report on Georgia Highlands College
University Of Southern Mississippi came in at #47 in this year's value ranking. See the full University Of Southern Mississippi profile
Austin Community College District ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. More on Austin Community College District
Ferris State University ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best-value Construction Management schools. Read the full report on Ferris State University
University Of Arkansas placed #50 among the best-value Construction Management schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Arkansas report
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled 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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