Compare 18 Construction Management. programs in the Midwest. Average earnings: $75,795.
The highest-earning Construction Management program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $39K earnings gap across 18 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Illinois State University's Construction Management program leads with graduates earning $89,484. The average across all Midwest programs is $75,795, yet regional publics dominate the rankings. Minnesota State Moorhead ($86,765) and Wisconsin-Stout ($83,988) round out the top three, proving program strength beats school prestige.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Illinois State graduates borrow $20,482 and face just a 4.2% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. Minnesota State Moorhead offers the best family value with a 6.7% combined burden—proof that top programs can also be affordable.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $89,484 | 59 | $20,482 | Excellent | $28,767 | Good | |
| #2 | $86,765 | 20 | $20,000 | Excellent | $10,000 | Excellent | |
| #3 | $83,988 | 43 | $23,000 | Excellent | $11,000 | Excellent | |
| #4 | Ferris State UniversityPublic | $81,593 | 60 | $21,000 | Excellent | $14,849 | Good |
| #5 | $80,951 | 49 | $21,106 | Excellent | $13,695 | Good | |
| #6 | $80,008 | 78 | $18,969 | Excellent | $10,000 | Excellent | |
| #7 | $78,671 | 14 | $27,000 | Excellent | $34,081 | Manageable | |
| #8 | $78,622 | 34 | $21,000 | Excellent | $14,000 | Good | |
| #9 | $76,875 | 37 | $19,691 | Excellent | $17,670 | Good | |
| #10 | $75,226 | 32 | $21,474 | Excellent | $17,287 | Good | |
| #11 | $75,204 | 24 | $19,500 | Excellent | $25,729 | Manageable | |
| #12 | $74,983 | 77 | $24,500 | Excellent | $21,394 | Manageable | |
| #13 | $74,233 | 42 | $21,992 | Excellent | $15,092 | Good | |
| #14 | $73,089 | 38 | $25,000 | Excellent | $16,878 | Manageable | |
| #15 | Indiana State UniversityPublic | $70,486 | 53 | $24,000 | Excellent | $17,049 | Manageable |
| #16 | $69,068 | 19 | $25,251 | Excellent | $20,764 | Manageable | |
| #17 | Ball State UniversityPublic | $64,493 | 31 | $23,250 | Excellent | $20,800 | Manageable |
| #18 | Ohio Northern UniversityPrivate | $50,563 | 13 | $27,000 | Manageable | $32,246 | High |
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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