2026 Best Value Construction Engineering Technology Schools in Michigan
[Construction Engineering Technology](/majors/engineering-technologies/construction-engineering-technology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong construction engineering technology education at a price that pays off.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 12 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for construction engineering technology students.
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2026 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 tops our 2026 list of the best value construction engineering technology schools in Michigan. Macomb Community College is a very large public school located in the city of Warren. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $3,660, while out-of-state students pay about $8,370. Construction Engineering Technology graduates carry a median of $9,862 in student loans. Early-career construction engineering technology graduates make about $38,758. Set against $9,862 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Ferris State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in construction engineering technology, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the town of Big Rapids, Ferris State University is a large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,778. Typical student debt for construction engineering technology graduates is $13,000. Construction Engineering Technology graduates of Ferris State University earn a median of $54,608 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $13,000 median debt. Roughly 91% of applicants are accepted.
Wayne State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in construction engineering technology, landing the #3 spot this year. 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, while out-of-state students pay about $34,650. Students borrow a median of $26,689 to complete the construction engineering technology program here. Construction Engineering Technology graduates of Wayne State University earn a median of $53,310 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 81%.
Michigan State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in construction engineering technology, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the city of East Lansing, Michigan State University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,079, while out-of-state students pay about $44,850. Typical student debt for construction engineering technology graduates is $25,363. Construction Engineering Technology graduates of Michigan State University earn a median of $74,518 early in their careers. Set against $25,363 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Michigan State University admits about 85% of applicants.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 12 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 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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