Bachelor’s Degrees in Construction Management
Education Levels of Construction Management Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 2,911 people earned their bachelor's degree in construction management. This makes it the 111th most popular bachelor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in construction management at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 2,911 |
| Associate Degree | 477 |
| Master’s Degree | 299 |
| Basic Certificate | 296 |
| Graduate Certificate | 106 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 68 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1 |
Earnings of Construction Management Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in construction management is $72,746. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $68,989 to a high of $75,724.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in construction management is $26,614. The length of time it takes you to graduate and what college you attend can affect this number quite a bit. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $37,362 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $19,202.
Those students who are paying back their debt on a 10-year repayment plan have a median monthly payment of $317.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in construction management. About 88.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,567 |
| Women | 344 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of construction management bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 57 |
| Black or African American | 114 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 265 |
| White | 2,286 |
| International Students | 36 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 153 |
Most Popular Construction Management Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 85 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in construction management. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for construction management students seekinga bachelor's degree is Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College. Each year, around 34,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,132 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 180 people received their bachelor's degree in construction management from Louisiana State University. About 8% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College construction management graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $72,746.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for construction management majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Appalachian State University. Each year, around 20,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,242 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,081 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 131 people received their bachelor's degree in construction management from Appalachian State. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in construction management at Appalachian State University make a median salary of 72,746.
Virginia Tech comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in construction management. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their bachelor's degree in construction management from Virginia Tech. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 10% were women. Data shows that Virginia Tech graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $72,746.
The 4th most popular school in the country for construction management majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo. Roughly 22,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 114 people received their bachelor's degree in construction management from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women. California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo construction management graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $72,746.
The 5th most popular school in the country for construction management majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Wentworth Institute of Technology. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,410 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $42,095 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 106 people received their bachelor's degree in construction management from WIT. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 8% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in construction management at Wentworth Institute of Technology make a median salary of 72,746.
The 6th most popular school in the country for construction management majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Brigham Young University - Idaho. Roughly 44,400 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their bachelor's degree in construction management from BYU - I. Of these students, 9% were women and 16% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Brigham Young University - Idaho construction management graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $72,746.
Pittsburg State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in construction management. Each year, around 6,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,128 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,162 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 91 people received their bachelor's degree in construction management from Pitt State. About 5% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Pitt State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $72,746.
Indiana State University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in construction management. Each year, around 10,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,712 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their bachelor's degree in construction management from Indiana State. About 21% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in construction management at Indiana State University make a median salary of 72,746.
The 10th most popular school in the country for construction management majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Everglades University. Roughly 2,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,968 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,200 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 81 people received their bachelor's degree in construction management from Everglades U. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women. Everglades University construction management graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $72,746.
The 11th most popular school in the country for construction management majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Brigham Young University - Provo. Each year, around 36,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 62 people received their bachelor's degree in construction management from BYU. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 12% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in construction management at Brigham Young University - Provo make a median salary of 72,746.
The 12th most popular school in the country for construction management majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Kent State University at Kent. Roughly 26,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,595 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,483 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their bachelor's degree in construction management from Kent State. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 15% were women. Data shows that Kent State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $72,746.
Illinois State University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in construction management. Roughly 20,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,000 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,971 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 59 people received their bachelor's degree in construction management from Illinois State. Of these students, 4% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Illinois State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $72,746.
The 14th most popular school in the country for construction management majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Central Connecticut State University. Each year, around 10,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,664 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 54 people received their bachelor's degree in construction management from CCSU. Around 18% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 15% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in construction management at Central Connecticut State University make a median salary of 72,746.
University of Wisconsin - Stout is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in construction management. Roughly 7,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,330 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,668 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their bachelor's degree in construction management from UW - Stout. Of these students, 7% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in construction management at University of Wisconsin - Stout make a median salary of 72,746.
The 15th most popular school in the country for construction management majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Ball State University. Roughly 21,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,688 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,922 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their bachelor's degree in construction management from Ball State. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in construction management at Ball State University make a median salary of 72,746.
Missouri State University - Springfield comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in construction management. Roughly 23,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,812 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their bachelor's degree in construction management from Missouri State. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 9% were women. Data shows that Missouri State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $72,746.
The 18th most popular school in the country for construction management majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is California State University - East Bay. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their bachelor's degree in construction management from Cal State East Bay. Of these students, 16% were women and 88% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. California State University - East Bay construction management graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $72,746.
Boise State University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in construction management. Each year, around 24,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,941 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,645 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their bachelor's degree in construction management from Boise State. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 9% were women. Boise State University construction management graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $72,746.
The 20th most popular school in the country for construction management majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Middle Tennessee State University. Each year, around 22,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,648 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their bachelor's degree in construction management from Middle Tennessee State University. About 16% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Middle Tennessee State University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $72,746.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to construction management that offer bachelor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 161,468 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 47,462 |
| Marketing | 44,531 |
| Accounting | 42,191 |
| Business & Commerce | 25,331 |
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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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