2026 Best Value Construction Engineering Technology Schools in the New England Region
[Construction Engineering Technology](/majors/engineering-technologies/construction-engineering-technology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 7 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 the New England Region
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
Our analysis ranked Capital Community College the best value for a degree in construction engineering technology in the New England Region. Set in the city of New Britain, Capital Community College is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $5,338, with out-of-state students paying around $15,596. Students borrow a median of $12,059 to complete the construction engineering technology program here. Soon after graduation, construction engineering technology degree recipients from Capital Community College generally make around $43,086. That is a strong return on a $12,059 median debt.
A rank of #2 makes Fitchburg State University one of the best values for construction engineering technology. Located in the suburb of Fitchburg, Fitchburg State University is a moderately-sized public university. Students from in state pay about $11,346 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,426 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,840 to complete the construction engineering technology program here. Construction Engineering Technology graduates of Fitchburg State University earn a median of $48,965 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Fitchburg State University admits about 87% of applicants.
University Of Maine came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value construction engineering technology schools. University Of Maine is a large public school located in the suburb of Orono. Students from in state pay about $13,326 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $36,756. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the construction engineering technology program here. Soon after graduation, construction engineering technology degree recipients from University Of Maine generally make around $65,540. That is a strong return on a $27,000 median debt. Roughly 97% of applicants are accepted.
Students looking for strong value in construction engineering technology will find it at Keene State College, which ranked #4. Set in the town of Keene, Keene State College is a mid-sized public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,784, while out-of-state students pay about $26,840. Typical student debt for construction engineering technology graduates is $26,185. Construction Engineering Technology graduates of Keene State College earn a median of $41,049 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Keene State College admits about 90% of applicants.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled 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 · 7 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 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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