# University of Wisconsin-Stout: Construction Management (bachelor's)

Menomonie, WI. IPEDS 240417, CIP 52.20. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-stout/majors/construction-management

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $72,779
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $101,758 (U.S. median for this major: $93,386 across 56 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,425 (U.S. median $24,710)
- Rank in WI: 1 of 2 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$8,372

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.64 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $101,758 minus $37,564 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,966 | $50,882 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $12,229 | $56,743 | under 1 year |
| 48-75k | $13,164 | $61,081 | 1.0 years |
| 75-110k | $19,528 | $90,610 | 1.4 years |
| 110k+ | $22,028 | $102,210 | 1.6 years |

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

## Construction Management at WI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Stout | $101,758 | $20,425 | $17,490 | 55% |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering | $95,147 | not reported | $22,453 | 67% |

## Careers
- Project Management Specialists (SOC 13-1082): median wage not reported metro, $97,580 WI, $102,320 U.S.; U.S. jobs 6.7% by 2035
- Construction Managers (SOC 11-9021): median wage not reported metro, $114,190 WI, $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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