Construction Management at Utica University

Utica's construction management graduates start at $66,541—about $6,000 below the national median but right at the New York state average. Among the five schools offering this program in New York, Utica lands squarely in the middle, ahead of SUNY Alfred but trailing SUNY Delhi. The $27,000 in median debt sits close to national norms, creating a debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.41 that's manageable for a field where first-year salaries typically cover more than twice the debt load.

The real limitation here is the small sample size—fewer than 30 recent graduates means one or two outliers could shift these numbers significantly. That said, the fundamentals look reasonable: construction management is an in-demand field, and starting just under $67,000 with moderate debt gives graduates breathing room. The concern is that national ranking in the 17th percentile—most construction management programs nationwide produce higher starting salaries, suggesting Utica's outcomes aren't particularly competitive beyond New York.

For families committed to staying in-state, this program functions as a middle-of-the-pack option with acceptable debt levels. But if your student has the grades and flexibility to attend a stronger program elsewhere, the national data suggests better returns exist. The small sample makes it difficult to confidently call this a bargain or a risk—it's simply average for New York, underwhelming nationally.