Construction Management
Business & Management
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $64,917 | $58,820 to $76,141 | 7 | 100% |
| Bachelor's Degree | $93,156 | $88,256 to $98,604 | 60 | 100% |
| Master's Degree | $113,383 | $105,072 to $120,693 | 8 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +7% (2025 to 2035), about 133,800 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Management Specialists | $102,320 | +6.7% | 76,500 |
| Construction Managers | $114,990 | +9.1% | 49,700 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $99,080 | +5.9% | 7,600 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, and the same occupations serve many majors, so these are the jobs this major commonly leads to, not positions reserved for its graduates; the openings should not be added up across majors.
Where this is studied
The 8 colleges where the most students complete a construction management program, of 137 that report one. Ordered by number of completions only: this is where people study it, not a judgement about where to.
- Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College
- California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
- Everglades University
- Wentworth Institute of Technology
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
- Indiana State University
- Collin County Community College District
- Kirkwood Community College
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.