Construction Management at ITI Technical College

ITI Technical College's Construction Management associate's program punches well above Louisiana's weight—graduates earn nearly $10,000 more than the state median and $20,000 more than nearby Baton Rouge Community College grads. At $59,942 in first-year earnings, these graduates outpace 77% of similar programs nationally, placing them firmly in the top quartile for this field.

The debt picture looks equally favorable. At $22,565, borrowers carry moderately more than typical for this program, but that's only 38% of first-year earnings—a manageable ratio that suggests most graduates can handle their payments comfortably. The fact that 60% of students receive Pell grants indicates the program serves many lower-income students who see substantial income gains post-graduation.

The major caveat: these numbers come from a small graduating class, so individual circumstances varied more than usual. But even accounting for that uncertainty, the combination of strong earnings and reasonable debt makes this program worth serious consideration for students interested in construction management careers. Just understand that your child's outcome could differ more than it would at a larger program with more stable data.