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2027 Best Construction Engineering Technology Schools in the Southeast Region

27 Colleges in the United States
1,336 Construction Engineering Technology Degrees Awarded
$53,460 Avg Early-Career Salary

Construction Engineering Technology programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their construction engineering technology programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 27 schools to find the best for construction engineering technology students.

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Best Schools for Construction Engineering Technology in the Southeast Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall construction engineering technology education in the Southeast Region.

Top Schools in Construction Engineering Technology

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in construction engineering technology. Set in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public institution. About 91% of students finish within six years. About 114 construction engineering technology degrees were awarded at University Of Florida in the most recent year. Students who receive their construction engineering technology degree from University Of Florida earn around $79,410 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Florida graduates carry a median of $14,738 in student loans. More information about a degree in construction engineering technology from University Of Florida

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Clemson University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best construction engineering technology schools. Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson University is a very large public university. Clemson University graduates 87% of students within six years. Clemson University awarded about 100 construction engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their construction engineering technology degree from Clemson University earn around $53,834 in the first couple years of their career. Clemson University graduates carry a median of $23,783 in student loans. Get the full construction engineering technology details for Clemson University

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Jefferson State Community College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in construction engineering technology, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Birmingham, Jefferson State Community College is a large public university. Jefferson State Community College awarded about 54 construction engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, construction engineering technology degree recipients from Jefferson State Community College generally make around $42,861. Typical student debt for the program is $15,083. More information about a degree in construction engineering technology from Jefferson State Community College

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Students looking for a strong construction engineering technology program will find one at Florida Gulf Coast University, which ranked #4. Florida Gulf Coast University is a large public school located in the suburb of Fort Myers. About 57% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 69 construction engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Florida Gulf Coast University in the most recent data year. Construction Engineering Technology graduates of Florida Gulf Coast University earn a median of $50,726 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $20,015. More information about a degree in construction engineering technology from Florida Gulf Coast University

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Indian River State College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in construction engineering technology, landing the #5 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Fort Pierce. About 22 construction engineering technology degrees were awarded at Indian River State College in the most recent year. Graduates of the construction engineering technology program make about $44,082 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $10,492 to complete this degree. Get the full construction engineering technology details for Indian River State College

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The University Of West Florida landed the #6 spot for construction engineering technology this year. Located in the rural area of Pensacola, The University Of West Florida is a large public university. About 59% of students finish within six years. The University Of West Florida awarded about 16 construction engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, construction engineering technology degree recipients from The University Of West Florida generally make around $47,141. Typical student debt for the program is $19,677. Get the full construction engineering technology details for The University Of West Florida

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East Carolina University came in at #7 for construction engineering technology this year. East Carolina University is a very large public school located in the city of Greenville. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 construction engineering technology degrees were awarded at East Carolina University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, construction engineering technology degree recipients from East Carolina University generally make around $51,931. Students borrow a median of $24,747 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in construction engineering technology from East Carolina University

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Florida International University came in at #8 for construction engineering technology this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Miami. About 74% of students finish within six years. Florida International University awarded about 132 construction engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Construction Engineering Technology graduates of Florida International University earn a median of $80,844 early in their careers. Florida International University graduates carry a median of $22,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in construction engineering technology from Florida International University

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University Of North Florida landed the #9 spot for construction engineering technology this year. University Of North Florida is a large public school located in the city of Jacksonville. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. About 76 construction engineering technology degrees were awarded at University Of North Florida in the most recent year. Graduates of the construction engineering technology program make about $75,407 in their early career. University Of North Florida graduates carry a median of $22,364 in student loans. More information about a degree in construction engineering technology from University Of North Florida

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Florida Institute Of Technology placed #10 among the best construction engineering technology schools. Located in the city of Melbourne, Florida Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit university. Florida Institute Of Technology graduates 62% of students within six years. Florida Institute Of Technology awarded about 16 construction engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their construction engineering technology degree from Florida Institute Of Technology earn around $69,878 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $32,114 to complete this degree. See the full construction engineering technology program report for Florida Institute Of Technology

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Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL

Broward College came in at #11 for construction engineering technology this year. Located in the city of Fort Lauderdale, Broward College is a very large public university. Broward College awarded about 32 construction engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, construction engineering technology degree recipients from Broward College generally make around $51,328. Typical student debt for the program is $13,110. More information about a degree in construction engineering technology from Broward College

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Greenville Technical College came in at #12 for construction engineering technology this year. Located in the city of Greenville, Greenville Technical College is a large public university. About 11 construction engineering technology degrees were awarded at Greenville Technical College in the most recent year. Graduates of the construction engineering technology program make about $42,177 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $16,411 to complete this degree. See the full construction engineering technology program report for Greenville Technical College

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Valencia College
Orlando, FL

Valencia College ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best construction engineering technology schools. Valencia College is a very large public school located in the city of Orlando. About 41 construction engineering technology degrees were awarded at Valencia College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, construction engineering technology degree recipients from Valencia College generally make around $42,786. Typical student debt for the program is $14,413. See the full construction engineering technology program report for Valencia College

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Georgia Southern University came in at #14 for construction engineering technology this year. This very large public university is located in the town of Statesboro. The six-year graduation rate is 55%. There were roughly 124 construction engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Georgia Southern University in the most recent data year. Construction Engineering Technology graduates of Georgia Southern University earn a median of $67,235 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. Read more about the construction engineering technology program at Georgia Southern University

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Miami Dade College placed #15 among the best construction engineering technology schools. Located in the city of Miami, Miami Dade College is a very large public university. There were roughly 17 construction engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Miami Dade College in the most recent data year. Construction Engineering Technology graduates of Miami Dade College earn a median of $40,267 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $11,967 to complete this degree. Get the full construction engineering technology details for Miami Dade College

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Palm Beach State College landed the #16 spot for construction engineering technology this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Lake Worth. There were roughly 11 construction engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Palm Beach State College in the most recent data year. Construction Engineering Technology graduates of Palm Beach State College earn a median of $42,501 early in their careers. Palm Beach State College graduates carry a median of $12,518 in student loans. See the full construction engineering technology program report for Palm Beach State College

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Seminole State College Of Florida placed #17 among the best construction engineering technology schools. Set in the city of Sanford, Seminole State College Of Florida is a very large public institution. There were roughly 100 construction engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Seminole State College Of Florida in the most recent data year. Graduates of the construction engineering technology program make about $65,994 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,116 to complete this degree. Read more about the construction engineering technology program at Seminole State College Of Florida

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Northwest Arkansas Community College came in at #18 for construction engineering technology this year. Set in the city of Bentonville, Northwest Arkansas Community College is a large public institution. Northwest Arkansas Community College awarded about 78 construction engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Construction Engineering Technology graduates of Northwest Arkansas Community College earn a median of $40,671 early in their careers. Northwest Arkansas Community College graduates carry a median of $12,479 in student loans. Read more about the construction engineering technology program at Northwest Arkansas Community College

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Itawamba Community College placed #19 among the best construction engineering technology schools. Itawamba Community College is a moderately-sized public school located in the rural area of Fulton. Itawamba Community College awarded about 43 construction engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the construction engineering technology program make about $40,832 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $10,942 to complete this degree. Read more about the construction engineering technology program at Itawamba Community College

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Bridgevalley Community And Technical College ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best construction engineering technology schools. Bridgevalley Community And Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the suburb of South Charleston. Bridgevalley Community And Technical College awarded about 24 construction engineering technology degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their construction engineering technology degree from Bridgevalley Community And Technical College earn around $46,587 in the first couple years of their career. Bridgevalley Community And Technical College graduates carry a median of $11,958 in student loans. Get the full construction engineering technology details for Bridgevalley Community And Technical College

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York Technical College landed the #21 spot for construction engineering technology this year. Set in the city of Rock Hill, York Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 25 construction engineering technology degrees were awarded at York Technical College in the most recent year. Construction Engineering Technology graduates of York Technical College earn a median of $37,626 early in their careers. York Technical College graduates carry a median of $10,907 in student loans. More information about a degree in construction engineering technology from York Technical College

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Louisiana Tech University placed #22 among the best construction engineering technology schools. Located in the town of Ruston, Louisiana Tech University is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. About 55 construction engineering technology degrees were awarded at Louisiana Tech University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, construction engineering technology degree recipients from Louisiana Tech University generally make around $58,151. Typical student debt for the program is $21,750. More information about a degree in construction engineering technology from Louisiana Tech University

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Tallahassee Community College came in at #23 for construction engineering technology this year. Set in the city of Tallahassee, Tallahassee Community College is a large public institution. There were roughly 29 construction engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at Tallahassee Community College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their construction engineering technology degree from Tallahassee Community College earn around $40,594 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,340. Read more about the construction engineering technology program at Tallahassee Community College

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University Of Arkansas At Little Rock came in at #24 for construction engineering technology this year. Set in the city of Little Rock, University Of Arkansas At Little Rock is a large public institution. University Of Arkansas At Little Rock graduates 37% of students within six years. There were roughly 31 construction engineering technology students who graduated with this degree at University Of Arkansas At Little Rock in the most recent data year. Graduates of the construction engineering technology program make about $71,845 in their early career. University Of Arkansas At Little Rock graduates carry a median of $20,250 in student loans. Get the full construction engineering technology details for University Of Arkansas At Little Rock

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Western Carolina University ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best construction engineering technology schools. This large public university is located in the town of Cullowhee. The six-year graduation rate is 60%. About 68 construction engineering technology degrees were awarded at Western Carolina University in the most recent year. Graduates of the construction engineering technology program make about $75,405 in their early career. Western Carolina University graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full construction engineering technology program report for Western Carolina University

Rest of the Top 27 Construction Engineering Technology Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s construction engineering technology ranking:

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 27 schools evaluated.

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