Construction Management at Colorado State University Pueblo

Colorado State University Pueblo's Construction Management program produces first-year earnings of $67,044—about $5,700 below the national median for this degree. While that might sound discouraging, context matters: this program actually sits at the 60th percentile among Colorado's construction management programs, meaning it outperforms most in-state alternatives. The debt load of $24,750 is exactly average nationally, creating a manageable 0.37 debt-to-earnings ratio that graduates should be able to handle.

The real question is whether construction management itself makes sense as a career path in Colorado versus going to a stronger program out-of-state. Nationally, this program ranks in just the 18th percentile—meaning 82% of similar programs produce better outcomes. However, with only three schools offering this degree in Colorado and this one landing in the middle-to-upper tier, families focused on staying in-state for cost reasons aren't leaving much opportunity on the table.

One important caveat: the sample size here is small (under 30 graduates), so these numbers could shift significantly year-to-year. But the combination of below-average debt and solid in-state positioning suggests this program won't saddle graduates with unmanageable financial burdens. For Colorado families prioritizing in-state tuition and interested in construction management, this represents a reasonable choice—just don't expect earnings that match top programs elsewhere.