Construction Management: earnings, debt, and careers
CIP 52.20. Official graduate outcomes from the U.S. Department of Education across 287 programs, and the careers this field is linked to.
Graduate earnings by credential level
| Credential | Programs | Graduates (recent year) | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Typical program median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate certificate | 50 | 405 | $59,911 | $72,415 | Data unavailable |
| Associate's degree | 75 | 500 | $58,990 | $72,110 | $18,124 4 programs |
| Bachelor's degree | 104 | 2,931 | $75,379 | $95,124 | $22,123 56 programs |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 1 | 0 | $80,652 | $102,711 | $21,125 1 programs |
| Master's degree | 39 | 310 | $94,218 | $112,166 | Data unavailable |
| Doctoral degree | 2 | 6 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Graduate certificate | 16 | 95 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
National earnings are published by the Department of Education for each field and credential level Verified data. Typical program median debt is ConnectPrep's calculation: the median across programs of each program's median federal debt Calculated estimate. It covers federal loans only.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most Recent Field of Study Data. Varies by measure; see measure definitions. Published October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Associate's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunwoody College of Technology MN · Private, nonprofit · 29 graduates measured | $74,620 | Data unavailable | $12,000 |
| Minnesota State Community and Technical College MN · Public · 16 graduates measured | $62,834 | $57,698 | Data unavailable |
| ITI Technical College LA · Private, for-profit · 26 graduates measured | $58,692 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Kirkwood Community College IA · Public · 20 graduates measured | $55,334 | $64,917 | Data unavailable |
| Baton Rouge Community College LA · Public · 36 graduates measured | $52,746 | $72,619 | $16,500 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Visalia CA · Private, for-profit · 50 graduates measured | $52,042 | $79,663 | $19,748 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario CA · Private, for-profit · 50 graduates measured | $52,042 | $79,663 | $19,748 |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Bachelor's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University-East Bay CA · Public · 48 graduates measured | $94,720 | $119,067 | $11,500 |
| California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo CA · Public · 96 graduates measured | $91,503 | $118,331 | $19,059 |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology MA · Private, nonprofit · 150 graduates measured | $86,274 | $111,195 | $23,500 |
| Central Washington University WA · Public · 31 graduates measured | $85,715 | $97,651 | Data unavailable |
| Clemson University SC · Public · 30 graduates measured | $83,926 | $98,726 | Data unavailable |
| Brigham Young University UT · Private, nonprofit · 70 graduates measured | $83,910 | $98,073 | $11,000 |
| Colorado State University Pueblo CO · Public · 22 graduates measured | $81,942 | $91,816 | $22,000 |
| Northern Arizona University AZ · Public · 80 graduates measured | $81,275 | $99,015 | $18,750 |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities MN · Public · 35 graduates measured | $81,053 | $91,947 | $21,500 |
| Bradley University IL · Private, nonprofit · 24 graduates measured | $80,654 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Indiana State University IN · Public · 113 graduates measured | $79,880 | $94,902 | $26,000 |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato MN · Public · 69 graduates measured | $79,864 | $102,090 | $19,500 |
| Eastern Michigan University MI · Public · 44 graduates measured | $79,761 | $87,028 | $21,250 |
| Boise State University ID · Public · 55 graduates measured | $79,712 | $95,250 | $21,000 |
| University of Central Missouri MO · Public · 39 graduates measured | $79,580 | $96,186 | $19,688 |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Post-baccalaureate certificate programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College LA · Public · 98 graduates measured | $80,774 | $103,041 | $21,125 |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Master's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College LA · Public · 26 graduates measured | $140,803 | $106,632 | Data unavailable |
| Columbia University in the City of New York NY · Private, nonprofit · 25 graduates measured | $114,495 | $120,469 | Data unavailable |
| Newschool of Architecture and Design CA · Private, for-profit · 23 graduates measured | $98,159 | $99,373 | Data unavailable |
| Wentworth Institute of Technology MA · Private, nonprofit · 30 graduates measured | $97,400 | $121,366 | Data unavailable |
| The University of Texas at El Paso TX · Public · 61 graduates measured | $76,371 | $100,391 | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Careers linked to Construction Management
| Occupation | Median wage, all workers | Change 2025 to 2035 | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction managers | $114,990 | +9.1% | Bachelor's degree |
| Project management specialists | $102,320 | +6.7% | Bachelor's degree |
| Business teachers, postsecondary | $99,080 | +5.9% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Occupations mapped to this field in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. Occupation wages describe all workers, not recent graduates.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 Crosswalk. CIP 2020 and SOC 2018 taxonomies. Published April 30, 2020. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, National. May 2025 reference period. Published April 30, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, Table 1.2: Occupational projections, 2025-35, and worker characteristics, 2025. Base year 2025, projected year 2035. Published August 27, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Detailed CIP codes in this field (3)
- 52.2001 Construction Management, General
- 52.2002 Construction Project Management
- 52.2099 Construction Management, Other