Construction Management at Kennesaw State University

Kennesaw State's Construction Management graduates land solid starting salaries of $71,422, then see impressive momentum with earnings jumping 27% to over $90,000 within four years. The $27,000 debt load—well below the national median—makes this a manageable investment with a debt-to-earnings ratio of just 0.38. That four-year trajectory suggests graduates are advancing quickly into supervisory or project management roles where the real money in construction lies.

The program sits comfortably in the 60th percentile among Georgia construction management programs (though it's currently the only one with sufficient data in the state). Nationally, it lands at the 41st percentile for starting earnings, which sounds middling until you consider graduates are essentially matching the national median while carrying significantly less debt than peers elsewhere. The admission rate of 69% and moderate SAT scores indicate accessibility—this isn't a hyper-selective program, yet outcomes remain competitive.

For parents concerned about employment volatility in construction, the strong earnings growth offers reassurance. Graduates appear to be building careers rather than just landing jobs. With construction management positions typically requiring industry credibility that takes time to establish, the upward salary arc here signals graduates are gaining that traction. At this debt level and with these earnings, the program represents a relatively safe bet for students interested in the field.