# Missouri State University-Springfield: Construction Management (bachelor's)

Springfield, MO. IPEDS 179566, CIP 52.20. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/missouri-state-university-springfield/majors/construction-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $73,731
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $98,563 (U.S. median for this major: $93,386 across 56 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,600 (U.S. median $24,710)
- Rank in MO: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$5,177

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.32 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $98,563 minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,718 | $59,262 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $13,529 | $58,445 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $14,905 | $64,390 | 1.0 years |
| 75-110k | $18,770 | $81,086 | 1.3 years |
| 110k+ | $20,576 | $88,888 | 1.4 years |

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

## Construction Management at MO colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri State University-Springfield | $98,563 | $24,600 | $17,613 | 58% |
| University of Central Missouri | $96,186 | $24,750 | $14,462 | 54% |

## Careers
- Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082): median wage $78,060 Springfield, MO, $94,660 MO, $102,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.7% by 2035
- Construction Managers (SOC 11-9021): median wage $100,200 Springfield, MO, $112,230 MO, $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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