U.S. median for this major: $93,386.
College Scorecard field of study; 46 graduates with earnings reported. A small group, so treat this figure with caution
Median for graduates who received federal aid.
College Scorecard field of study
About 29% of median earnings 4 years out. U.S. median $24,710.
College Scorecard field of study (federal loans)
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $26,146. College Scorecard.
BSU Construction Management: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Indiana colleges report earnings for this major, so there is no state median.
Median earnings 4 years after graduating; state and U.S. figures are the median of each covered college's graduates in this major. College Scorecard; calculated by EducationGuide.
Construction Management nationally: jobs, pay at ages 25-34, every state →
Cost to finish and years to pay back, by income
Uses BSU's school-wide net price (no college reports it by major) and this major's graduate earnings.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $7,834 | $32,981 | under 1 year |
| $30–48k | $9,848 | $41,460 | under 1 year |
| $48–75k | $14,333 | $60,342 | 1.1 years |
| $75–110k | $19,567 | $82,377 | 1.5 years |
| $110k+ | $23,479 | $98,847 | 1.8 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (51% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of Construction Management graduates 4 years after graduating ($90,239) minus $35,534 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in IN (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $54,705 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard; IPEDS Graduation Rates; U.S. Census Bureau ACS. Calculated by EducationGuide.
Construction Management at Indiana colleges
Every Indiana college we cover that reports Construction Management graduate earnings, highest first. Net price is the school-wide average after grants.
| Rank | College | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Indiana State University | $94,902 | $29,567 | $10,873 | 43% |
| 2 | Ball State University | $90,239 | $25,769 | $14,940 | 62% |
Careers for Construction Management graduates
Project Management Specialists
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +6.7% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
Construction Managers
Median annual wage, all workers. U.S. jobs +9.1% by 2035. Typical entry: bachelor's degree.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35. Careers from the federal major-to-occupation crosswalk.
What families pay at BSU, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About BSU
- Acceptance rate: 86% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 62% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $51,833
- Full cost breakdown · all 90 majors · overview
Related majors at BSU
- Architecture—
- Architectural Sciences and Technology—
- Business Administration$75,703
- Business$67,141
BSU Construction Management questions
How much do BSU Construction Management graduates earn?
Construction Management graduates of Ball State University earn a median $90,239 four years after graduating and $69,076 one year after. The U.S. median for Construction Management graduates across 56 colleges is $93,386.
How much debt do BSU Construction Management graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Construction Management graduates of Ball State University is $25,769, about 29% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,710.
Where does BSU rank for Construction Management in Indiana?
Of 2 Indiana colleges reporting Construction Management graduate earnings, Ball State University ranks 2nd. The highest is Indiana State University at $94,902.
What jobs do Construction Management graduates get?
A common career is project management specialists, with a median wage of $81,080 in the Muncie, IN area and $102,320 nationally. Others include construction managers.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study: median earnings and federal loan debt of graduates who received federal aid); BLS. How we score
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Cite this: “Ball State University Construction Management: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/ball-state-university/majors/construction-management (College Scorecard and BLS data).