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2026 Best Value Construction Management Schools in Indiana

[Construction Management](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/construction-management/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.

College Factual analyzed 4 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value construction management schools.

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• Best Value Construction Management Schools in Indiana

2026 Best Value Construction Management Schools in Indiana

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in construction management, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Construction Management Schools

1

Indiana State University
Terre Haute, IN

$10,258 In-State Tuition & Fees

$29,567 Avg Student Debt

$48,387 Median Earnings (10yr)

For return on investment in construction management, no school beat Indiana State University this year. Indiana State University is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Terre Haute. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,258, while out-of-state students pay about $22,322. Typical student debt for construction management graduates is $29,567. Early-career construction management graduates make about $72,379. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 81% of applicants are accepted.

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Ball State University
Muncie, IN

$11,082 In-State Tuition & Fees

$25,769 Avg Student Debt

$51,833 Median Earnings (10yr)

Ball State University is a great value for students pursuing a degree in construction management, landing the #2 spot this year. Ball State University is a very large public school located in the city of Muncie. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,082, compared with $29,630 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for construction management graduates is $25,769. Construction Management graduates of Ball State University earn a median of $69,076 early in their careers. Set against $25,769 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Ball State University admits about 86% of applicants.

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 2 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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