by our College Data Analytics Team
[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 5 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for construction management students.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in construction management, balancing cost against outcomes.
For return on investment in construction management, no school beat Dakota County Technical College this year. Dakota County Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the rural area of Rosemount. In-state tuition and fees average $6,679. Construction Management graduates carry a median of $13,474 in student loans. Early-career construction management graduates make about $50,429. Set against $13,474 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Minnesota Twin Cities earned it the #2 place for construction management. Located in the city of Minneapolis, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $17,214 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $38,362. Construction Management graduates carry a median of $23,983 in student loans. Soon after graduation, construction management degree recipients from University Of Minnesota Twin Cities generally make around $75,705. Set against $23,983 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 80%.
Minnesota State University Moorhead is a great value for students pursuing a degree in construction management, landing the #3 spot this year. Minnesota State University Moorhead is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Moorhead. In-state tuition and fees average $10,428. Students borrow a median of $21,764 to complete the construction management program here. Soon after graduation, construction management degree recipients from Minnesota State University Moorhead generally make around $70,084. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 59%.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Minnesota State University Mankato earned it the #4 place for construction management. Minnesota State University Mankato is a large public school located in the city of Mankato. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,572, with out-of-state students paying around $18,942. Students borrow a median of $26,499 to complete the construction management program here. Soon after graduation, construction management degree recipients from Minnesota State University Mankato generally make around $75,682. Set against $26,499 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Minnesota State University Mankato admits about 88% of applicants.
Dunwoody College Of Technology is a great value for students pursuing a degree in construction management, landing the #5 spot this year. Dunwoody College Of Technology is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Minneapolis. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $27,477. Typical student debt for construction management graduates is $31,000. Early-career construction management graduates make about $61,789. Set against $31,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Dunwoody College Of Technology admits about 99% of applicants.
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, 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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