Project Management Associate Degrees
There are 183 colleges and universities across the nation that offer aassociate degree in Project Management. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and62% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 2.0% of Project Management graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Project Management Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 4,784 students earned theirProject Management majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Project Management at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 108 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 50 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 960 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,427 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3 |
Earnings of Project Management Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aassociate degree in Project Management of $63,883 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $62,537 |
| 4 years | $63,883 |
| 5 years | $71,749 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 60.0% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 30 |
| Women | 20 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Project Management graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18 | 36.0% |
| Asian | 1 | 2.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 | 36.0% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 4.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 4.0% |
| Two or More Races | 7 | 14.0% |
| Race Unknown | 1 | 2.0% |
| International Students | 1 | 2.0% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 2.0% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Project Management Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 231 colleges that offer a associate degree in Project Management. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Project Management students seeking a associate degree is University of Phoenix-Arizona. This school awarded 357 associate degrees in Project Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ensign College comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Project Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 351 people received their associate degree in Project Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University Global comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Project Management. This school awarded 334 associate degrees in Project Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Project Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Capella University is a popular choice for Project Management majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 234 people received their associate degree in Project Management from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Project Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Spelman College is a popular choice for Project Management majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 231 people received their associate degree in Project Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Project Management. This school awarded 186 associate degrees in Project Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Project Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ashford University is a popular choice for Project Management majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their associate degree in Project Management from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Project Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Project Management majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their associate degree in Project Management from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Project Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California is a popular choice for Project Management majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 127 associate degrees in Project Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Project Management. This school awarded 98 associate degrees in Project Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Bellevue University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Project Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 89 people received their associate degree in Project Management from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Project Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Central Michigan University is a popular choice for Project Management majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 79 associate degrees in Project Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Project Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of New Mexico-Main Campus is a popular choice for Project Management majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their associate degree in Project Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
College of Southern Nevada comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Project Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their associate degree in Project Management from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Project Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Liberty University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Project Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their associate degree in Project Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Moraine Park Technical College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Project Management. This school awarded 64 associate degrees in Project Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Project Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Mid-State Technical College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Project Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their associate degree in Project Management from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Project Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Project Management. This school awarded 57 associate degrees in Project Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Project Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kansas comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Project Management. This school awarded 47 associate degrees in Project Management in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia Basin College is a popular choice for Project Management majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their associate degree in Project Management from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Project Management that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 336,590 |
| Organizational Leadership | 15,674 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 12,497 |
| Operations Management and Supervision | 12,273 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 10,865 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.