The Construction Management major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Management, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Management, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Construction Managers SOC: 11-9021 Occupation: Construction Managers | $106,980 | 348,330 | N/A | N/A |
Project Management Specialists SOC: 13-1082 Occupation: Project Management Specialists | $100,750 | 1,006,160 | N/A | N/A |
Business Teachers, Postsecondary SOC: 25-1011 Occupation: Business Teachers, Postsecondary | $97,270 | 81,780 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $106,980 | 348,330 |
| 2023 | $104,900 | 329,190 |
| 2022 | $101,480 | 303,220 |
| 2021 | $98,890 | 284,750 |
| 2020 | $97,180 | 285,640 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,750 | 1,006,160 |
| 2023 | $98,580 | 947,630 |
| 2022 | $95,370 | 843,910 |
| 2021 | $94,500 | 743,860 |