by our College Data Analytics Team
[Construction Engineering](/majors/engineering/construction-engineering/) 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 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 4 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for construction engineering students.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the construction engineering degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Stark State College, our #1 best value for construction engineering in Ohio. Stark State College is a large public school located in the suburb of North Canton. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,790, compared with $7,886 for out-of-state students. Construction Engineering graduates carry a median of $17,349 in student loans. Early-career construction engineering graduates make about $42,724. Set against $17,349 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
A rank of #2 makes Kent State University At Kent one of the best values for construction engineering. Located in the suburb of Kent, Kent State University At Kent is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,220, compared with $21,575 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for construction engineering graduates is $25,174. Soon after graduation, construction engineering degree recipients from Kent State University At Kent generally make around $44,776. Set against $25,174 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 86%.
Students looking for strong value in construction engineering will find it at Bowling Green State University Main Campus, which ranked #3. Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Bowling Green. Students from in state pay about $13,912 in tuition and fees, compared with $21,900 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete the construction engineering program here. Early-career construction engineering graduates make about $69,146. Set against $27,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earned it the #4 place for construction engineering. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Cincinnati. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,363, compared with $28,697 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for construction engineering graduates is $25,480. Construction Engineering graduates of University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn a median of $71,751 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 85%.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 4 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 4 ranked schools only.
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