# Northern Kentucky University: Construction Management (bachelor's)

Highland Heights, KY. IPEDS 157447, CIP 52.20. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/northern-kentucky-university/majors/construction-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $67,295
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $81,833 (U.S. median for this major: $93,386 across 56 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $24,053 (U.S. median $24,710)
- Rank in KY: 2 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: -$11,553

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.37 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $81,833 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in KY (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $2,603 | $11,375 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $3,630 | $15,863 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $6,761 | $29,546 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $12,679 | $55,407 | 1.1 years |
| 110k+ | $14,522 | $63,461 | 1.3 years |

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

## Construction Management at KY colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Kentucky University | $88,120 | $25,500 | $11,040 | 50% |
| Northern Kentucky University | $81,833 | $24,053 | $8,191 | 52% |

## Careers
- Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082): median wage $95,380 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, $81,700 KY, $102,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.7% by 2035
- Construction Managers (SOC 11-9021): median wage $104,710 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN, $97,020 KY, $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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