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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Construction Engineering (Income $75-$110k)

16 Ranked Colleges
258 Degrees Awarded
$31,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Construction Engineering Schools for a Master's For Those Making $75-$110k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Construction Engineering Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

Construction Engineering is the 242nd most popular major in the country with 802 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, construction engineering graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $66,567 and had an average of $26,426 in loans still to pay off.

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 258 construction engineering graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Construction Engineering Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking, we looked at 16 colleges that offer a degree in construction engineering. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent construction engineering programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the construction engineering program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Construction Engineering Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Construction Engineering Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 16 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Construction Engineering (Income $75-$110k)

#5 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Construction Engineering Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor landed the #1 spot on the list. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is a large school located in Ann Arbor, Michigan that handed out 12 masters’s construction engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

U-M not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Construction Engineering Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at U-M are $49,548, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Construction Engineering at U-M

#2

Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, Missouri
#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Washington University in St Louis. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Construction Engineering Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. WUSTL is located in Saint Louis, Missouri and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 14 masters’s construction engineering degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WUSTL, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Construction Engineering Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at WUSTL are $56,562, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Washington University in St Louis Construction Engineering Report

#7 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Construction Engineering Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, North Dakota State University - Main Campus landed the #3 spot on the list. North Dakota State University is located in Fargo, North Dakota and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s construction engineering degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at North Dakota State University, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Construction Engineering Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Dakota State University - Main Campus are $11,589, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Construction Engineering at North Dakota State University - Main Campus

#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Construction Engineering Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is a small public school situated in Syracuse, New York. It awarded 4 masters’s construction engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree construction engineering students whose families make $75-$110k list, ESF has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Construction Engineering Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry are $24,990, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Construction Engineering at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

#9 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Construction Engineering Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Nebraska - Lincoln landed the #5 spot on the list. University of Nebraska - Lincoln is located in Lincoln, Nebraska and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s construction engineering degrees to qualified students.

UNL did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Construction Engineering Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNL are $19,513, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Construction Engineering at UNL

#8 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Arlington came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Construction Engineering Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This large school is located in Arlington, Texas, and it awarded 82 masters’s construction engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Arlington also made our “Best Construction Engineering Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #8. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Arlington are $23,376.

Read full report on Construction Engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington

With a ranking of #6, Arizona State University - Tempe did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Construction Engineering Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. ASU - Tempe is located in Tempe, Arizona and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 masters’s construction engineering degrees to qualified students.

ASU - Tempe also made our “Best Construction Engineering Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at Arizona State University - Tempe are $27,048, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Construction Engineering at ASU - Tempe

#10 in overall quality

South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Construction Engineering Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. This small school is located in Rapid City, South Dakota, and it awarded 12 masters’s construction engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree construction engineering students whose families make $75-$110k list, SD Mines has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Construction Engineering Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at SD Mines are $19,250, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full SD Mines Construction Engineering Report

#9

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#13 in overall quality

George Mason University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Construction Engineering Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #9. George Mason University is located in Fairfax, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 masters’s construction engineering degrees to qualified students.

GMU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Construction Engineering Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at George Mason University are $37,410, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Construction Engineering at GMU

#10

University of New Mexico - Main Campus

Albuquerque, New Mexico
#15 in overall quality

University of New Mexico - Main Campus landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Construction Engineering Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of New Mexico - Main Campus is a large school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico that handed out 5 masters’s construction engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

UNM did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Construction Engineering Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of New Mexico - Main Campus are $19,890.

Full UNM Construction Engineering Report

#11

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
#3 in overall quality

Carnegie Mellon University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Construction Engineering Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s construction engineering degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree construction engineering students whose families make $75-$110k list, Carnegie Mellon has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Construction Engineering Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Carnegie Mellon University are $47,326.

Full Carnegie Mellon Construction Engineering Report

With a ranking of #12, Illinois Institute of Technology did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Construction Engineering Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. Chicago, Illinois is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s construction engineering degrees to 28 students in 2019-2020.

Illinois Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Construction Engineering Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Illinois Tech are $30,695, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Illinois Institute of Technology Construction Engineering Report

#13

Stevens Institute of Technology

Hoboken, New Jersey
#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #13, Stevens Institute of Technology did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Construction Engineering Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k list. This medium-sized school is located in Hoboken, New Jersey, and it awarded 50 masters’s construction engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Stevens, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Construction Engineering Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Stevens Institute of Technology are $38,876.

Full Stevens Construction Engineering Report

#14

New York University

New York, New York

New York University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Construction Engineering Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. New York University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 25 masters’s construction engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

NYU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Construction Engineering Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at New York University are $36,892.

Read more about Construction Engineering at NYU

#15

Lawrence Technological University

Southfield, Michigan
#14 in overall quality

Lawrence Technological University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Construction Engineering Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Lawrence Tech is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Southfield, Michigan. It awarded 5 masters’s construction engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

Lawrence Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Construction Engineering Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Lawrence Technological University are $17,918, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Construction Engineering at Lawrence Technological University

#16

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida

University of Miami landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Construction Engineering Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of Miami is a fairly large school located in Coral Gables, Florida that handed out 1 masters’s construction engineering degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at U Miami, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Construction Engineering Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at U Miami are $40,220, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Construction Engineering at University of Miami

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Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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