2027 Best Value Construction Engineering Technology Schools in Michigan
[Construction Engineering Technology](/majors/engineering-technologies/construction-engineering-technology/) 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 5 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value construction engineering technology schools.
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2027 Best Value Construction Engineering Technology Schools in Michigan
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the construction engineering technology degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Construction Engineering Technology Schools
Macomb Community College earned the #1 spot for value among construction engineering technology schools in Michigan. Macomb Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Warren. In-state tuition and fees average $3,660, while out-of-state students pay about $8,370. Students borrow a median of $9,862 to complete the construction engineering technology program here. Early-career construction engineering technology graduates make about $38,758. That is a strong return on a $9,862 median debt.
A rank of #2 makes Henry Ford Community College one of the best values for construction engineering technology. Located in the city of Dearborn, Henry Ford Community College is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $3,568 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $7,816. Construction Engineering Technology graduates carry a median of $18,876 in student loans. Early-career construction engineering technology graduates make about $36,247. That is a strong return on a $18,876 median debt.
A rank of #3 makes Ferris State University one of the best values for construction engineering technology. Set in the town of Big Rapids, Ferris State University is a large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,778. Students borrow a median of $13,000 to complete the construction engineering technology program here. Early-career construction engineering technology graduates make about $54,608. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Ferris State University admits about 91% of applicants.
Wayne State University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value construction engineering technology schools. Wayne State University is a very large public school located in the city of Detroit. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,159, compared with $34,650 for out-of-state students. Construction Engineering Technology graduates carry a median of $26,689 in student loans. Construction Engineering Technology graduates of Wayne State University earn a median of $53,310 early in their careers. Set against $26,689 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.
Michigan State University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value construction engineering technology schools. Set in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $18,079, compared with $44,850 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,363 to complete the construction engineering technology program here. Construction Engineering Technology graduates of Michigan State University earn a median of $74,518 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 85%.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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.
- 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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