2027 Best Value Construction Engineering Technology/Technician Schools in North Carolina
[Construction Engineering Technology/Technician](/majors/engineering-technologies/construction-engineering-technology/construction-engineering-technology-technician/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value construction engineering technology/technician schools.
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2027 Best Value Construction Engineering Technology/Technician Schools in North Carolina
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in construction engineering technology/technician, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Construction Engineering Technology/Technician Schools
Leading the list is Western Carolina University, our #1 best value for construction engineering technology/technician in North Carolina. Located in the town of Cullowhee, Western Carolina University is a large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $4,630, compared with $8,630 for out-of-state students. Construction Engineering Technology/technician graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Construction Engineering Technology/technician graduates of Western Carolina University earn a median of $75,405 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 82% of applicants are accepted.
East Carolina University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in construction engineering technology/technician, landing the #2 spot this year. East Carolina University is a very large public school located in the city of Greenville. Students from in state pay about $7,361 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $23,638. Construction Engineering Technology/technician graduates carry a median of $24,747 in student loans. Soon after graduation, construction engineering technology/technician degree recipients from East Carolina University generally make around $51,931. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 89% of applicants are accepted.
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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 · 2 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 2 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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