Compare 15 Construction Management. programs in the South. Average earnings: $77,330.
With top graduates earning $90,810, Construction Management stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $13K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Kennesaw State University's Construction Management program leads with graduates earning $90,810, while the average across 15 Southern programs is $77,330. Morgan State University follows at $88,644, and John Brown University rounds out the top three at $87,915—demonstrating how program-level factors drive outcomes more than overall school reputation.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Middle Tennessee State University graduates borrow $20,000 and face just a 4.4% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. That means loan payments take a minimal bite out of their $84,889 post-graduation income, proving smart program choices deliver both strong earnings and manageable debt.
Highest program earnings: $90,810
Strong outcomes with 69% acceptance
4.4% payment burden | Excellent
8.0% family burden | Excellent
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $90,810 | 84 | $23,833 | Excellent | $19,000 | Good | |
| #2 | Morgan State UniversityPublic | $88,644 | 22 | $27,250 | Excellent | $22,000 | Good |
| #3 | John Brown UniversityPrivate | $87,915 | 18 | $21,250 | Excellent | $18,650 | Good |
| #4 | $84,889 | 39 | $20,000 | Excellent | $14,229 | Excellent | |
| #5 | $83,839 | 172 | $20,500 | Excellent | $25,645 | Good | |
| #6 | $83,736 | 36 | $23,000 | Excellent | $14,877 | Good | |
| #7 | $83,711 | 27 | $22,500 | Excellent | $14,685 | Good | |
| #8 | $83,044 | 108 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,325 | Manageable | |
| #9 | Everglades UniversityPrivate | $80,300 | 86 | $38,996 | Good | $12,350 | Manageable |
| #10 | Clemson UniversityPublic | $79,462 | 69 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,463 | Manageable |
| #11 | $69,955 | 98 | $20,231 | Excellent | $21,919 | Manageable | |
| #12 | $69,338 | 42 | $20,654 | Excellent | $31,890 | Manageable | |
| #13 | $62,012 | 27 | $22,142 | Excellent | $25,567 | Manageable | |
| #14 | $61,020 | 22 | $17,137 | Excellent | $15,463 | Manageable | |
| #15 | $51,273 | 34 | $21,500 | Good | $10,174 | 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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
