# Kent State University at Kent: Construction Management (bachelor's)

Kent, OH. IPEDS 203517, CIP 52.20. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/kent-state-university-at-kent/majors/construction-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $64,652
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $89,959 (U.S. median for this major: $93,386 across 56 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,041 (U.S. median $24,710)
- Rank in OH: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$3,427

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.29 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $89,959 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,280 | $65,551 | 1.2 years |
| 30-48k | $15,718 | $67,430 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $17,296 | $74,200 | 1.4 years |
| 75-110k | $23,685 | $101,609 | 1.9 years |
| 110k+ | $26,278 | $112,733 | 2.1 years |

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

## Construction Management at OH colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kent State University at Kent | $89,959 | $24,041 | $20,787 | 64% |
| Ohio Northern University | $66,757 | $26,500 | $24,478 | 76% |

## Careers
- Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082): median wage $93,190 Akron, OH, $95,770 OH, $102,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.7% by 2035
- Construction Managers (SOC 11-9021): median wage $102,630 Akron, OH, $101,980 OH, $114,990 U.S.; U.S. jobs 9.1% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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