Compare 47 Construction Management. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $92,239. Top programs: $119,067+.
With top graduates earning $119,067, Construction Management stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $26,000—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige. Across 47 ranked programs, the schools leading on outcomes aren't the ones you'd expect.
California State University-East Bay tops the rankings, with Construction Management graduates earning $119,067—well above the $92,239 average across all 47 programs. Right behind it, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo delivers $118,331. Both are accessible public universities outperforming private alternatives. That's not an anomaly; it's the pattern this field keeps producing.
Brigham Young University makes the strongest case for debt-conscious students: graduates borrow just $11,069 and carry a 2.0% payment burden—firmly 'Excellent' by GPS affordability standards. For families factoring in parent loans, BYU again leads with a 4.0% combined burden, also rated 'Excellent.' At $98,073 in program earnings, the debt clears fast.
Highest program earnings: $119,067
Strong outcomes ($119,067) with 97% acceptance
2.0% payment burden | Excellent
4.0% family burden | Excellent
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $119,067 | 43 | $16,544 | Excellent | $15,738 | Excellent | |
| #2 | $118,331 | 123 | $18,500 | Excellent | $35,000 | Good | |
| #3 | $111,195 | 112 | $25,028 | Excellent | $65,597 | Manageable | |
| #4 | Drexel UniversityPrivate | $105,887 | 18 | $25,325 | Excellent | $40,932 | Good |
| #5 | $103,316 | 10 | $20,210 | Excellent | $15,360 | Excellent | |
| #6 | $102,090 | 57 | $21,106 | Excellent | $13,695 | Excellent | |
| #7 | $101,758 | 40 | $23,000 | Excellent | $11,000 | Excellent | |
| #8 | $99,015 | 67 | $19,000 | Excellent | $23,489 | Good | |
| #9 | $98,967 | 51 | $20,000 | Excellent | $14,229 | Excellent | |
| #10 | $98,563 | 67 | $21,992 | Excellent | $15,092 | Excellent | |
| #11 | $98,336 | 33 | $21,500 | Excellent | $10,174 | Excellent | |
| #12 | Brigham Young UniversityPrivate | $98,073 | 62 | $11,069 | Excellent | $9,699 | Excellent |
| #13 | $97,651 | 38 | $19,500 | Excellent | $22,000 | Good | |
| #14 | $96,186 | 27 | $21,000 | Excellent | $14,000 | Excellent | |
| #15 | Boise State UniversityPublic | $95,250 | 52 | $20,500 | Excellent | $18,968 | Excellent |
| #16 | $95,165 | 101 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,325 | Good | |
| #17 | $95,147 | 11 | $27,000 | Excellent | $34,081 | Manageable | |
| #18 | Indiana State UniversityPublic | $94,902 | 89 | $24,000 | Excellent | $17,049 | Good |
| #19 | $94,068 | 32 | $22,142 | Excellent | $25,567 | Good | |
| #20 | $93,910 | 117 | $23,833 | Excellent | $19,000 | Good | |
| #21 | $93,908 | 41 | $22,300 | Excellent | $19,642 | Good | |
| #22 | $93,431 | 21 | $20,000 | Excellent | $10,000 | Excellent | |
| #23 | Roger Williams UniversityPrivate | $93,340 | 36 | $26,940 | Excellent | $49,892 | Manageable |
| #24 | $92,971 | 42 | $20,654 | Excellent | $31,890 | Good | |
| #25 | $91,947 | 32 | $19,500 | Excellent | $25,729 | Good |
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