Compare 50 Construction Management. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $78,670. Top programs: $99,500+.
With top graduates earning $99,500, Construction Management stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $20K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Boise State University's Construction Management program leads with graduates earning $99,500, followed by California State University-East Bay at $97,048. These regional publics outperform many prestigious institutions while maintaining accessible admissions—Boise State accepts 84% of applicants, proving strong outcomes don't require exclusivity.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Brigham Young University graduates borrow $11,069 and face just a 2.3% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their post-grad income.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Boise State UniversityPublic | $99,500 | 45 | $20,500 | Excellent | $18,968 | Excellent |
| #2 | $97,048 | 24 | $16,544 | Excellent | $15,738 | Excellent | |
| #3 | $93,537 | 122 | $25,028 | Excellent | $65,597 | Challenging | |
| #4 | $92,785 | 94 | $18,500 | Excellent | $35,000 | Good | |
| #5 | $90,810 | 84 | $23,833 | Excellent | $19,000 | Good | |
| #6 | $89,725 | 34 | $19,500 | Excellent | $22,000 | Good | |
| #7 | $89,484 | 59 | $20,482 | Excellent | $28,767 | Good | |
| #8 | Drexel UniversityPrivate | $88,760 | 19 | $25,325 | Excellent | $40,932 | Manageable |
| #9 | Morgan State UniversityPublic | $88,644 | 22 | $27,250 | Excellent | $22,000 | Good |
| #10 | Brigham Young UniversityPrivate | $88,304 | 63 | $11,069 | Excellent | $9,699 | Excellent |
| #11 | Roger Williams UniversityPrivate | $88,097 | 41 | $26,940 | Excellent | $49,892 | Manageable |
| #12 | John Brown UniversityPrivate | $87,915 | 18 | $21,250 | Excellent | $18,650 | Good |
| #13 | $86,765 | 20 | $20,000 | Excellent | $10,000 | Excellent | |
| #14 | $85,761 | 27 | $20,210 | Excellent | $15,360 | Good | |
| #15 | $84,889 | 39 | $20,000 | Excellent | $14,229 | Excellent | |
| #16 | $83,988 | 43 | $23,000 | Excellent | $11,000 | Excellent | |
| #17 | $83,839 | 172 | $20,500 | Excellent | $25,645 | Good | |
| #18 | $83,736 | 36 | $23,000 | Excellent | $14,877 | Good | |
| #19 | $83,711 | 27 | $22,500 | Excellent | $14,685 | Good | |
| #20 | $83,044 | 108 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,325 | Manageable | |
| #21 | $82,187 | 40 | $19,000 | Excellent | $23,489 | Good | |
| #22 | Ferris State UniversityPublic | $81,593 | 60 | $21,000 | Excellent | $14,849 | Good |
| #23 | $81,318 | 36 | $22,300 | Excellent | $19,642 | Good | |
| #24 | $80,951 | 49 | $21,106 | Excellent | $13,695 | Good | |
| #25 | Everglades UniversityPrivate | $80,300 | 86 | $38,996 | Good | $12,350 | Manageable |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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