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2027 Best Value Construction Management Schools in Texas

5 Colleges in the United States
$17,464 Avg Student Debt
$45,804 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Construction Management Badge [Construction Management](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/construction-management/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong construction management education at a price that pays off.

For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools to find the best return on investment for construction management students.

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2027 Best Value Construction Management Schools in Texas

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in construction management, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Construction Management Schools

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Our analysis ranked Lamar State College Orange the best value for a degree in construction management in Texas. Located in the town of Orange, Lamar State College Orange is a mid-sized public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $2,832, compared with $13,824 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $18,506 to complete the construction management program here. Soon after graduation, construction management degree recipients from Lamar State College Orange generally make around $45,299. Set against $18,506 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.

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Austin Community College District is a great value for students pursuing a degree in construction management, landing the #2 spot this year. Austin Community College District is a very large public school located in the city of Austin. In-state tuition and fees average $2,550, with out-of-state students paying around $10,590. Typical student debt for construction management graduates is $14,519. Construction Management graduates of Austin Community College District earn a median of $44,895 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $14,519 median debt.

3

Collin County Community College District came in at #3 on our 2027 list of the best value construction management schools. Located in the suburb of McKinney, Collin County Community College District is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $2,014 in tuition and fees, compared with $6,064 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $9,716 to complete the construction management program here. Construction Management graduates of Collin County Community College District earn a median of $42,177 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.

4

Students looking for strong value in construction management will find it at The University Of Texas At El Paso, which ranked #4. Set in the city of El Paso, The University Of Texas At El Paso is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,544 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $25,502. Typical student debt for construction management graduates is $19,819. Soon after graduation, construction management degree recipients from The University Of Texas At El Paso generally make around $70,155. That is a strong return on a $19,819 median debt. The University Of Texas At El Paso admits about 100% of applicants.

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Stephen F Austin State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in construction management, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the town of Nacogdoches, Stephen F Austin State University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,128, with out-of-state students paying around $20,968. Construction Management graduates carry a median of $24,759 in student loans. Soon after graduation, construction management degree recipients from Stephen F Austin State University generally make around $42,197. Set against $24,759 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 94%.

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 5 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 5 ranked schools only.

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