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2026 Best Construction Engineering Technology Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best Construction Engineering Technology undergraduate certificate degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 168 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To help you make your decision, Trade College evaluated 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 Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Leading the list is Owens Community College, our #1 Construction Engineering Technology school in the United States. Set in Perrysburg, OH, Owens Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $5,870, compared with $10,502 for out-of-state students. The median Construction Engineering Technology program debt is $19,383. More on Owens Community College
A rank of #2 makes Texas State Technical College one of the top choices in the United States. Located in Waco, TX, Texas State Technical College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $7,212, compared with $11,812 for out-of-state students. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $12,125. Read more about Texas State Technical College
You'll be in good company at San Jacinto Community College, which ranked #3 this year. Set in Pasadena, TX, San Jacinto Community College is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $2,490 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $6,690. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $11,376. Get the full San Jacinto Community College report
Out of the 168 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, University Of Akron Main Campus landed the #4 spot. Located in Akron, OH, University Of Akron Main Campus is a public institution. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,135, with out-of-state students paying around $20,815. Graduates carry a median of $24,855 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Akron Main Campus
Spokane Community College came in at #5 on this year's Construction Engineering Technology ranking in the United States. This public school is set in Spokane, WA. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,461, with out-of-state students paying around $6,612. Spokane Community College Construction Engineering Technology students take on a median of $16,486 in debt. More on Spokane Community College
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College did well this year, earning the #6 position. Located in Perkinston, MS, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $4,250, with out-of-state students paying around $7,850. Graduates carry a median of $11,653 in student loans. Read the full report on Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Macomb Community College landed the #7 spot in the United States this year. Set in Warren, MI, Macomb Community College is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,660, while out-of-state students pay about $8,370. Graduates carry a median of $9,862 in student loans. Read the full report on Macomb Community College
Jefferson State Community College placed #8 among Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Set in Birmingham, AL, Jefferson State Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $5,100, compared with $8,970 for out-of-state students. The median Construction Engineering Technology program debt is $15,083. See the full Jefferson State Community College profile
Tarrant County College District came in at #9 in this year's ranking. Based in Fort Worth, TX, Tarrant County College District is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $1,863, while out-of-state students pay about $8,370. The median Construction Engineering Technology program debt is $15,148. See the full Tarrant County College District profile
Houston Community College came in at #10 in this year's ranking. Set in Houston, TX, Houston Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $2,040, with out-of-state students paying around $5,460. Houston Community College Construction Engineering Technology students take on a median of $19,223 in debt. See the full Houston Community College profile
Nashville State Community College landed the #11 spot in the United States this year. Set in Nashville, TN, Nashville State Community College is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $4,730, while out-of-state students pay about $17,714. Students borrow a median of $16,745 to complete their Construction Engineering Technology program here. Get the full Nashville State Community College report
Hudson Valley Community College landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. Hudson Valley Community College is a public school based in Troy, NY. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,796, while out-of-state students pay about $11,852. Typical Construction Engineering Technology student debt is $12,868. Get the full Hudson Valley Community College report
Portland Community College did well this year, earning the #13 position. Read the full report on Portland Community College
Purdue University Northwest ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering Technology schools. Read the full report on Purdue University Northwest
Henry Ford Community College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering Technology schools. Read the full report on Henry Ford Community College
Florida Gulf Coast University placed #16 among Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Read the full report on Florida Gulf Coast University
Michigan State University landed the #17 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Michigan State University report
Central Michigan University came in at #18 in this year's ranking. Read more about Central Michigan University
South Texas College came in at #19 in this year's ranking. See the full South Texas College profile
Norfolk State University landed the #20 spot in the United States this year. More on Norfolk State University
Lakeland Community College came in at #21 in this year's ranking. Read more about Lakeland Community College
Mesa State College came in at #22 in this year's ranking. Get the full Mesa State College report
Temple University landed the #23 spot in the United States this year. More on Temple University
El Centro College landed the #24 spot in the United States this year. More on El Centro College
Eastern Michigan University did well this year, earning the #25 position. Read the full report on Eastern Michigan University
Rest of the Top 50 Best Construction Engineering Technology Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also placed among the very best this year:
University Of Minnesota Duluth came in at #26 in this year's ranking. More on University Of Minnesota Duluth
Danville Area Community College did well this year, earning the #27 position. Get the full Danville Area Community College report
California State University Sacramento came in at #28 in this year's ranking. Get the full California State University Sacramento report
Washington State University placed #29 among Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. More on Washington State University
Northwest Florida State College did well this year, earning the #30 position. Get the full Northwest Florida State College report
Arizona State University came in at #31 in this year's ranking. More on Arizona State University
Fitchburg State University placed #32 among Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. Read more about Fitchburg State University
Grays Harbor College came in at #33 in this year's ranking. Read more about Grays Harbor College
Arizona State University Skysong ranked #34 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering Technology schools. Read more about Arizona State University Skysong
Columbus State Community College ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering Technology schools. Get the full Columbus State Community College report
Siena Heights University placed #36 among Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. See the full Siena Heights University profile
Suny College Of Technology At Alfred placed #37 among Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. More on Suny College Of Technology At Alfred
University Of Maine placed #38 among Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. More on University Of Maine
Stark State College did well this year, earning the #39 position. Read the full report on Stark State College
Northwest State Community College did well this year, earning the #40 position. See the full Northwest State Community College profile
Northern Michigan University placed #41 among Construction Engineering Technology schools in the United States. See the full Northern Michigan University profile
Brazosport College landed the #42 spot in the United States this year. More on Brazosport College
New Jersey Institute Of Technology landed the #43 spot in the United States this year. Get the full New Jersey Institute Of Technology report
Arizona Western College landed the #44 spot in the United States this year. More on Arizona Western College
Monroe Community College came in at #45 in this year's ranking. Read more about Monroe Community College
Cuyahoga Community College District landed the #46 spot in the United States this year. See the full Cuyahoga Community College District profile
University Of Louisville came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Get the full University Of Louisville report
Holmes Community College did well this year, earning the #48 position. Read more about Holmes Community College
South Suburban College ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering Technology schools. More on South Suburban College
Broward College
Broward College ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Construction Engineering Technology schools. Read the full report on Broward College
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
This list is compiled by Trade College (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 168 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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