Construction Management at Everglades University

The numbers here tell two conflicting stories. Everglades University graduates earn $75,042 in their first year—placing them in the 69th percentile nationally and matching the Florida state median for construction management programs. That's solid starting pay, about $2,300 above the national median. Four years out, earnings climb to $80,300, showing respectable momentum in an industry where experience matters. With half the student body receiving Pell grants, this program clearly provides access to solid middle-class careers for students who might not have other pathways into construction management.

The problem is the price tag. At $48,247 in median debt—nearly double the national median of $24,750 and in the 5th percentile for debt burden nationally—graduates face monthly loan payments that will take a real bite out of those earnings. The debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.64 is manageable but higher than ideal. Since Everglades is the only school in Florida offering this bachelor's degree in construction management, families can't easily shop around in-state for a cheaper option.

For students serious about construction management who need the flexibility of Everglades' format, the career outcomes justify enrollment—you'll earn well above national averages. But exhaust other options first, including construction management programs at public universities in neighboring states, which typically carry far less debt for similar or better outcomes.