by our College Data Analytics Team
[Construction](/majors/construction-trades/general-construction/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong construction education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 1 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for construction students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the construction degrees they offer, see the list below.
Our analysis ranked Honolulu Community College the best value for a degree in construction in Hawaii. Honolulu Community College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Honolulu. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,174, with out-of-state students paying around $8,310. Construction graduates carry a median of $12,500 in student loans. Early-career construction graduates make about $86,741. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 1 school evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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