[Construction Engineering](/majors/engineering/construction-engineering/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong construction engineering education at a price that pays off.
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For return on investment in construction engineering, no school beat Oregon State University this year. Set in the city of Corvallis, Oregon State University is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $14,400, with out-of-state students paying around $38,190. Construction Engineering graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. Soon after graduation, construction engineering degree recipients from Oregon State University generally make around $80,936. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 77%.