U.S. median for this major: $93,386.
College Scorecard field of study; 35 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 $23,735. College Scorecard.
Eastern Kentucky University Construction Management: pay against the field, and payback
Same major, other colleges
Fewer than 3 Kentucky 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 Eastern Kentucky University'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 | $8,591 | $37,199 | under 1 year |
| $30–48k | $8,005 | $34,662 | under 1 year |
| $48–75k | $10,382 | $44,954 | under 1 year |
| $75–110k | $14,384 | $62,283 | 1.1 years |
| $110k+ | $17,009 | $73,649 | 1.3 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (40% 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 ($88,120) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KY (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $54,604 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 Kentucky colleges
Every Kentucky 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 | Eastern Kentucky University | $88,120 | $25,500 | $11,040 | 50% |
| 2 | Northern Kentucky University | $81,833 | $24,053 | $8,191 | 52% |
1 more Kentucky college offers Construction Management but has too few graduates to report earnings.
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 Eastern Kentucky University, by income
School-wide average after grants for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard
About Eastern Kentucky University
- Acceptance rate: 78% · admissions
- Graduation rate: 50% within 6 years
- Median earnings, all majors, 10 years after starting: $45,795
- Full cost breakdown · all 66 majors · overview
Related majors at Eastern Kentucky University
- Business Administration$68,249
- Business$57,724
Eastern Kentucky University Construction Management questions
How much do Eastern Kentucky University Construction Management graduates earn?
Construction Management graduates of Eastern Kentucky University earn a median $88,120 four years after graduating and $68,726 one year after. The U.S. median for Construction Management graduates across 56 colleges is $93,386.
How much debt do Eastern Kentucky University Construction Management graduates have?
The median federal loan debt for Construction Management graduates of Eastern Kentucky University is $25,500, about 29% of their median earnings four years out. Nationally the median is $24,710.
Where does Eastern Kentucky University rank for Construction Management in Kentucky?
Of 2 Kentucky colleges reporting Construction Management graduate earnings, Eastern Kentucky University ranks 1st, the highest.
What jobs do Construction Management graduates get?
A common career is project management specialists, with a median wage of $81,700 in Kentucky 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: “Eastern Kentucky University Construction Management: earnings, debt and careers,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/eastern-kentucky-university/majors/construction-management (College Scorecard and BLS data).