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2026 Best Construction Engineering Technology Master's Degree Schools

2026 Best Construction Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools

Looking for the best Construction Engineering Technology master’s degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 168 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, Grad Degree reviewed 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 Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the United States

Explore the leading schools below:

#1

University Of Florida

Gainesville, FL

Leading the list is University Of Florida, our #1 Construction Engineering Technology school in the United States. This public school is set in Gainesville, FL. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,381, with out-of-state students paying around $28,659. Students borrow a median of $14,738 to complete their Construction Engineering Technology program here. Read the full report on University Of Florida

Texas A And M University College Station came in at #2 on this year's Construction Engineering Technology ranking in the United States. Set in College Station, TX, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,995, while out-of-state students pay about $40,124. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $20,500. Get the full Texas A And M University College Station report

#3

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

A rank of #3 makes Clemson University one of the top choices in the United States. This public school is set in Clemson, SC. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,554, while out-of-state students pay about $40,866. The median Construction Engineering Technology program debt is $23,783. Read more about Clemson University

#4

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI

Out of the 168 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Michigan State University landed the #4 spot. Michigan State University is a public school based in East Lansing, MI. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,079, with out-of-state students paying around $44,850. Students borrow a median of $25,363 to complete their Construction Engineering Technology program here. Get the full Michigan State University report

The strong Construction Engineering Technology programs at Arizona State University earned it the #5 place in the United States. Located in Tempe, AZ, Arizona State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,223, while out-of-state students pay about $33,139. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $22,750. More on Arizona State University

North Dakota State University Main Campus landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Fargo, ND. North Dakota State University Main Campus graduates 64% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,910, with out-of-state students paying around $15,564. North Dakota State University Main Campus Construction Engineering Technology students take on a median of $27,000 in debt. Read more about North Dakota State University Main Campus

Colorado State University Fort Collins landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public school based in Fort Collins, CO. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $13,373, while out-of-state students pay about $35,061. The median Construction Engineering Technology program debt is $25,000. Get the full Colorado State University Fort Collins report

Rochester Institute Of Technology landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. Set in Rochester, NY, Rochester Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. In-state tuition and fees average $59,210. Students borrow a median of $27,491 to complete their Construction Engineering Technology program here. Read more about Rochester Institute Of Technology

#9

University Of Houston

Houston, TX

University Of Houston ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering Technology schools. This public school is set in Houston, TX. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,717, while out-of-state students pay about $22,547. University Of Houston Construction Engineering Technology students take on a median of $22,629 in debt. Get the full University Of Houston report

#10

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC

East Carolina University came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Set in Greenville, NC, East Carolina University is a public institution. East Carolina University graduates 63% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $7,361, while out-of-state students pay about $23,638. Graduates carry a median of $24,747 in student loans. Read the full report on East Carolina University

Florida International University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering Technology schools. Based in Miami, FL, Florida International University is a public institution. Florida International University posts a six-year graduation rate of 74%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,565, with out-of-state students paying around $18,964. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $22,000. Get the full Florida International University report

#12

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, NC

Western Carolina University came in at #12 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Cullowhee, NC. Western Carolina University graduates 60% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $4,630 in tuition and fees, compared with $8,630 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full Western Carolina University profile

Arizona State University Skysong did well this year, earning the #13 position. Based in Scottsdale, AZ, Arizona State University Skysong is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,627, with out-of-state students paying around $13,925. The median Construction Engineering Technology program debt is $23,742. Read more about Arizona State University Skysong

University Of Arkansas At Little Rock did well this year, earning the #14 position. 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%. In-state tuition and fees average $9,911, with out-of-state students paying around $22,721. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $20,250. See the full University Of Arkansas At Little Rock profile

Siena Heights University did well this year, earning the #15 position. Get the full Siena Heights University report

Seminole State College Of Florida placed #16 among Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. More on Seminole State College Of Florida

California State University Fresno placed #17 among Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Get the full California State University Fresno report

Owens Community College came in at #18 in this year's ranking. See the full Owens Community College profile

University Of New Haven came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Read more about University Of New Haven

Jefferson State Community College did well this year, earning the #20 position. More on Jefferson State Community College

University Of North Florida landed the #21 spot in the United States this year. More on University Of North Florida

Arizona Western College placed #22 among Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. More on Arizona Western College

Denmark Technical College placed #23 among Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. More on Denmark Technical College

River Parishes Community College came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Read more about River Parishes Community College

The University Of Texas At Tyler came in at #25 in this year's ranking. More on The University Of Texas At Tyler

Rest of the Top 50 Best Construction Engineering Technology Master’s Degree Schools in the United States

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:

Keene State College placed #26 among Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. See the full Keene State College profile

Hudson Valley Community College landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Hudson Valley Community College

Houston Community College came in at #28 in this year's ranking. More on Houston Community College

Roger Williams University did well this year, earning the #29 position. Read the full report on Roger Williams University

Alabama A And M University ranked #30 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering Technology schools. Read the full report on Alabama A And M University

University Of Maine landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. Read more about University Of Maine

Hocking College ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering Technology schools. Read the full report on Hocking College

Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering Technology schools. See the full Oklahoma State University Oklahoma City profile

St Philips College landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. Read more about St Philips College

Tallahassee Community College ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering Technology schools. See the full Tallahassee Community College profile

Brazosport College came in at #36 in this year's ranking. Get the full Brazosport College report

Kankakee Community College came in at #37 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Kankakee Community College

Prairie View A And M University came in at #38 in this year's ranking. Get the full Prairie View A And M University report

University Of North Texas did well this year, earning the #39 position. More on University Of North Texas

Wayne State University landed the #40 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Wayne State University

Oklahoma State University Main Campus did well this year, earning the #41 position. Read the full report on Oklahoma State University Main Campus

Columbus State Community College ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering Technology schools. More on Columbus State Community College

York Technical College did well this year, earning the #43 position. More on York Technical College

University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. More on University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus

Joliet Junior College placed #45 among Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Joliet Junior College

Raritan Valley Community College did well this year, earning the #46 position. Read more about Raritan Valley Community College

Purdue University Northwest placed #47 among Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Read more about Purdue University Northwest

Northeast Mississippi Community College landed the #48 spot in the United States this year. See the full Northeast Mississippi Community College profile

Georgia Southern University placed #49 among Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Read more about Georgia Southern University

Lorain County Community College placed #50 among Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. More on Lorain County Community College

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Ranking Methodology & Notes

This list is compiled by Grad Degree (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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 168 ranked schools only.

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