2027 Best Value Construction Engineering Technology Schools in South Carolina
[Construction Engineering Technology](/majors/engineering-technologies/construction-engineering-technology/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. A high-value program keeps cost low while graduates go on to earn well.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for construction engineering technology students.
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2027 Best Value Construction Engineering Technology Schools in South Carolina
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 Horry Georgetown Technical College the best value for a degree in construction engineering technology in South Carolina. Horry Georgetown Technical College is a large public school located in the city of Conway. In-state tuition and fees average $5,518, while out-of-state students pay about $10,978. Students borrow a median of $19,172 to complete the construction engineering technology program here. Construction Engineering Technology graduates of Horry Georgetown Technical College earn a median of $37,387 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
York Technical College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in construction engineering technology, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Rock Hill, York Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. In-state tuition and fees average $8,036, compared with $13,340 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $10,907 to complete the construction engineering technology program here. Early-career construction engineering technology graduates make about $37,626. That is a strong return on a $10,907 median debt.
Greenville Technical College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in construction engineering technology, landing the #3 spot this year. Greenville Technical College is a large public school located in the city of Greenville. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $5,495, while out-of-state students pay about $10,775. Construction Engineering Technology graduates carry a median of $16,411 in student loans. Early-career construction engineering technology graduates make about $42,177. That is a strong return on a $16,411 median debt.
A rank of #4 makes Clemson University one of the best values for construction engineering technology. Set in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson University is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $15,554 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $40,866. Typical student debt for construction engineering technology graduates is $23,783. Early-career construction engineering technology graduates make about $53,834. Set against $23,783 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 38%.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 4 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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