# Building / Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection (bachelor's degree)

CIP 46.04. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/building-construction-finishing-management-and-inspection

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $88,899 across 4 colleges (middle half $87,107–$90,691); median federal debt $24,350
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Construction Services: median $83,958 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Managers | 39% | $114,990 | 9.1% |
| Civil Engineers | 8% | $100,840 | 6.4% |
| Cost Estimators | 5% | $78,740 | -3.1% |
| Other Managers | 4% | not reported | — |
| Project Management Specialists | 4% | $102,320 | 6.7% |
| Construction Laborers | 3% | $47,120 | 7.3% |
| General And Operations Managers | 2% | $105,770 | 5% |
| Industrial Engineers, Including Health And Safety | 1% | $102,670 | 12% |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| CA | — | $83,789 (124) |
| TX | — | $78,710 (133) |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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