Best Schools for Construction Management

Construction Management graduates earn a median of $93,970 within four years of graduating, ranking #23 out of 283 tracked majors — 50% above the median across all fields. There are 59 colleges nationwide with tracked earnings for this major, producing 2,395 recent graduates.

Where you study matters: California State University-East Bay graduates earn $119,067 while Ohio Northern University graduates earn $66,757 — a $52,310 difference. Factors like location, employer networks, co-op programs, and curriculum focus drive this gap. Across all fields, though, which major you pick separates earnings more than which college does.

Early career salary growth is modest: Construction Management graduates see an average 0% increase between year 1 and year 2 post-graduation, reflecting career advancement and skill development in the first years after college.

Schools

$93,970

Avg. 2yr Earnings

#23

of 283 Majors

2,395

Graduates

Public vs Private: Construction Management

Public (45 schools)

$94,188

avg. 2yr earnings

Private (13 schools)

$91,438

avg. 2yr earnings

Public schools produce comparable or higher early earnings for Construction Management, often at lower tuition — making them strong value options for this major.

Construction Management by State

Also by state: Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Ohio, Utah, Vermont

Top Construction Management Schools by Graduate Earnings

California State University-East Bay

Hayward, CA · Public

$119,067

4yr Earnings

23 grads · small sample

2yr: $80,309 (16)

1yr: $80,056 (26)

Acceptance: 96.8%

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo, CA · Public

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Boston, MA · Private

California State University-Chico

Chico, CA · Public

Washington State University

Pullman, WA · Public

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA · Private

University of Alaska Anchorage

Anchorage, AK · Public

$103,316

4yr Earnings

19 grads · small sample

2yr: $72,274 (20)

1yr: $80,711 (16)

Acceptance: 66.5%

Arizona State University Campus Immersion

Tempe, AZ · Public

Minnesota State University-Mankato

Mankato, MN · Public

University of Wisconsin-Stout

Menomonie, WI · Public

Newschool of Architecture and Design

San Diego, CA · For-Profit

$101,676

4yr Earnings

18 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 100.0%

#12

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, AZ · Public

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, TN · Public

Clemson University

Clemson, SC · Public

Missouri State University-Springfield

Springfield, MO · Public

University of Louisiana at Monroe

Monroe, LA · Public

Brigham Young University

Provo, UT · Private

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA · Public

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, MO · Public

University of Nebraska at Omaha

Omaha, NE · Public

$95,682

4yr Earnings

28 grads · small sample

Boise State University

Boise, ID · Public

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Blacksburg, VA · Public

Milwaukee School of Engineering

Milwaukee, WI · Private

$95,147

4yr Earnings

23 grads · small sample

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, IN · Public

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS · Public

$94,068

4yr Earnings

29 grads · small sample

Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw, GA · Public

Central Connecticut State University

New Britain, CT · Public

Minnesota State University Moorhead

Moorhead, MN · Public

$93,431

4yr Earnings

30 grads · small sample

Roger Williams University

Bristol, RI · Private

University of Oklahoma-Norman Campus

Norman, OK · Public

$92,971

4yr Earnings

23 grads · small sample

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN · Public

The University of Texas at Tyler

Tyler, TX · Public

$91,845

4yr Earnings

26 grads · small sample

Colorado State University Pueblo

Pueblo, CO · Public

$91,816

4yr Earnings

19 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 99.8%

#34

Brigham Young University-Idaho

Rexburg, ID · Private

Northern Michigan University

Marquette, MI · Public

$91,682

4yr Earnings

16 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 70.0%

#36

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Baton Rouge, LA · Public

Illinois State University

Normal, IL · Public

Everglades University

Boca Raton, FL · Private

Ferris State University

Big Rapids, MI · Public

Pittsburg State University

Pittsburg, KS · Public

Ball State University

Muncie, IN · Public

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH · Public

Vermont State University

Randolph, VT · Public

$88,301

4yr Earnings

24 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 83.2%

#44

Eastern Kentucky University

Richmond, KY · Public

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI · Public

Western Illinois University

Macomb, IL · Public

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA · Public

$85,688

4yr Earnings

26 grads · small sample

Dunwoody College of Technology

Minneapolis, MN · Private

$85,525

4yr Earnings

23 grads · small sample

Acceptance: 98.5%

#49

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY · Public

SUNY College of Technology at Delhi

Delhi, NY · Public

Showing top 50 of 59 schools. View all or filter by state above.

Majors with Similar Earnings

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Construction Management?

California State University-East Bay ranks #1 for Construction Management with median graduate earnings of $119,067 within four years of graduating. There are 59 schools nationwide offering this major with tracked earnings data.

How much do Construction Management graduates earn?

Construction Management graduates earn an average of $93,970 within four years of graduating. This is 50% above the median across all majors. Earnings range from $66,757 to $119,067 depending on the school.

How hard is it to get into a top Construction Management program?

The average acceptance rate across Construction Management programs is 80.0%. The most selective program is at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo with a 29.8% acceptance rate. Competitive programs value strong math/analytical skills and relevant coursework.

Is a public or private school better for Construction Management?

Private Construction Management programs average $91,438 in early earnings vs $94,188 at public schools. Public schools offer competitive earnings at typically lower cost, making them strong value options.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings are median 2 years after graduation for bachelor's degree holders, from the field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release — Scorecard publishes the two separately.

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