Project Management Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Project Management is offered at 183 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Project Management. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about50% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 6.0% 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 | 50 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 960 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 3,427 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3 |
Earnings of Project Management Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Project Management of $63,883 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Project Management students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 50.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 692 |
| Women | 713 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Project Management graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 618 | 44.0% |
| Asian | 106 | 7.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 259 | 18.4% |
| Black or African American | 204 | 14.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 38 | 2.7% |
| Race Unknown | 84 | 6.0% |
| International Students | 84 | 6.0% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 6.0% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Project Management Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 231 colleges that offer a master’s 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 master's degree is University of Phoenix-Arizona. This school awarded 357 master's degrees in Project Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Project Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ensign College is a popular choice for Project Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 351 people received their master's degree in Project Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Project Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Colorado State University Global comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Project Management. This school awarded 334 master's degrees in Project Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 234 people received their master's degree in Project Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Project Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Spelman College comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Project Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 231 people received their master's degree in Project Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Project Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Project Management. This school awarded 186 master's 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.
Ashford University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Project Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 153 people received their master's 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.
Ohio University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Project Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their master's degree in Project Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Project Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Project Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their master's 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 Technical University-Colorado Springs comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Project Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 98 people received their master's 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.
Bellevue University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Project Management. This school awarded 89 master's 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.
Central Michigan University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Project Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 79 people received their master's degree in Project Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degree. This school awarded 79 master's degrees in Project Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Project Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
College of Southern Nevada is a popular choice for Project Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 78 people received their master's 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.
Liberty University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Project Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their master's degree in Project Management from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Project Management here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Moraine Park Technical College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Project Management. This school awarded 64 master's degrees in Project Management in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degrees in Project Management. This school awarded 58 master's 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.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Project Management majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 57 master's 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.
University of Kansas comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Project Management. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master's 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.
Columbia Basin College is a popular choice for Project Management majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 42 people received their master's 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 master’s 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
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