Construction Management
Business & Management
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | $68,768 | $59,381 to $79,663 | 8 | 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 +6% (2024 to 2034), about 133,100 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Management Specialists | $100,750 | +5.6% | 78,200 |
| Construction Managers | $106,980 | +8.7% | 46,800 |
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $97,270 | +5.7% | 8,100 |
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.
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.