# Minnesota State University-Mankato: Construction Management (bachelor's)

Mankato, MN. IPEDS 173920, CIP 52.20. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/minnesota-state-university-mankato/majors/construction-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $75,682
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $102,090 (U.S. median for this major: $93,386 across 56 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $26,499 (U.S. median $24,710)
- Rank in MN: 1 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MN median for this major (4 colleges, $92,689): +$9,401
- Versus the U.S. median: +$8,704

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.48 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $102,090 minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,339 | $55,279 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $12,750 | $57,120 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $15,137 | $67,814 | 1.1 years |
| 75-110k | $18,921 | $84,766 | 1.3 years |
| 110k+ | $22,798 | $102,135 | 1.6 years |

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

## Construction Management at MN colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $102,090 | $26,499 | $19,139 | 54% |
| Minnesota State University Moorhead | $93,431 | $21,764 | $17,997 | 57% |
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $91,947 | $23,983 | $16,778 | 85% |
| Dunwoody College of Technology | $85,525 | $31,000 | $26,939 | 66% |

## Careers
- Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082): median wage $80,970 Mankato, MN, $97,860 MN, $102,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.7% by 2035
- Construction Managers (SOC 11-9021): median wage $102,880 Mankato, MN, $123,400 MN, $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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