2027 Best Value Construction Management Schools in Kentucky
[Construction Management](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/construction-management/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 3 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for construction management students.
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2027 Best Value Construction Management Schools in Kentucky
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in construction management, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Construction Management Schools
For return on investment in construction management, no school beat Northern Kentucky University this year. Located in the suburb of Highland Heights, Northern Kentucky University is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $11,088 in tuition and fees, compared with $21,912 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $24,053 to complete the construction management program here. Soon after graduation, construction management degree recipients from Northern Kentucky University generally make around $67,295. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 68% of applicants are accepted.
Western Kentucky University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in construction management, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Bowling Green, Western Kentucky University is a large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,652, compared with $27,000 for out-of-state students. Construction Management graduates carry a median of $24,499 in student loans. Early-career construction management graduates make about $44,778. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.
Eastern Kentucky University came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value construction management schools. Eastern Kentucky University is a large public school located in the town of Richmond. Students from in state pay about $10,320 in tuition and fees, compared with $21,230 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for construction management graduates is $25,500. Construction Management graduates of Eastern Kentucky University earn a median of $68,726 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on 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 · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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