2027 Best Value Construction Trades Bachelor’s Degree Schools
[Construction Trades](/majors/construction-trades/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find the best return on investment for construction trades students.
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2027 Best Value Construction Trades Schools in the United States
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in construction trades, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Construction Trades Schools
The University Of Texas At San Antonio earned the #1 spot for value among construction trades schools in the United States. Set in the city of San Antonio, The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,326 in tuition and fees, compared with $22,249 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for construction trades graduates is $21,700. Soon after graduation, construction trades degree recipients from The University Of Texas At San Antonio generally make around $71,202. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted.
Rowan University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value construction trades schools. Located in the suburb of Glassboro, Rowan University is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,574, compared with $26,932 for out-of-state students. Construction Trades graduates carry a median of $30,070 in student loans. Construction Trades graduates of Rowan University earn a median of $85,630 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 78%.
Students looking for strong value in construction trades will find it at Pennsylvania College Of Technology, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Williamsport, Pennsylvania College Of Technology is a moderately-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $17,940, while out-of-state students pay about $25,680. Construction Trades graduates carry a median of $25,703 in student loans. Soon after graduation, construction trades degree recipients from Pennsylvania College Of Technology generally make around $62,995. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Other Construction Trades Degree Levels
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Notes and References
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 · 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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