# University of Louisiana at Monroe: Construction Management (bachelor's)

Monroe, LA. IPEDS 159993, CIP 52.20. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-louisiana-at-monroe/majors/construction-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $71,915
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $98,336 (U.S. median for this major: $93,386 across 56 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $18,901 (U.S. median $24,710)
- Rank in LA: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$4,950

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.5 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $98,336 minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,490 | $51,705 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $11,553 | $51,989 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $12,647 | $56,912 | under 1 year |
| 75-110k | $17,003 | $76,514 | 1.2 years |
| 110k+ | $18,642 | $83,889 | 1.3 years |

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

## Construction Management at LA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Louisiana at Monroe | $98,336 | $18,901 | $13,466 | 54% |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $91,660 | $24,000 | $19,151 | 69% |

## Careers
- Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082): median wage $78,990 Monroe, LA, $84,850 LA, $102,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.7% by 2035
- Construction Managers (SOC 11-9021): median wage $101,750 Monroe, LA, $110,010 LA, $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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