2026 Best Value Construction Schools in Missouri
[Construction](/majors/construction-trades/general-construction/) 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 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 6 schools on the balance of cost and outcomes for construction students.
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2026 Best Value Construction Schools in Missouri
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the construction degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Construction Schools
Leading the list is Ozarks Technical Community College, our #1 best value for construction in Missouri. Ozarks Technical Community College is a large public school located in the city of Springfield. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $4,256, compared with $7,040 for out-of-state students. Construction graduates carry a median of $15,866 in student loans. Soon after graduation, construction degree recipients from Ozarks Technical Community College generally make around $36,644. Set against $15,866 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Linn State Technical College earned it the #2 place for construction. Set in the rural area of Linn, Linn State Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $8,160, with out-of-state students paying around $14,610. Typical student debt for construction graduates is $11,042. Soon after graduation, construction degree recipients from Linn State Technical College generally make around $45,538. Set against $11,042 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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 · 6 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 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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