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Construction Management at Dunwoody College of Technology

Minneapolis, MN · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $61,789/yr (-15% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (133,100 openings/yr)

ROI 6.4x earnings multiple

Ranked #54 of 56 Construction Management programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Construction Management graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$669K	$655K	$588K
Earnings Multiple	6.5x	6.4x	5.7x
Probability of Field Employment	82%	75%	54%
DegreeOutlook Score	59	58	57

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)

$102,636

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$108,092

-5% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$26,750

5.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $61,789/yr fall 15% below the $72,738 national median for Construction Management. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

The earnings-to-cost ratio of 6.4x signals a solid financial return — projected decade earnings comfortably exceed the tuition investment.

Some AI exposure exists in Construction Management's typical career paths, with 49% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 12% gap from the optimistic case.

At $26,750 in median debt against $61,789 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #54 of 56 Construction Management programs, Dunwoody College of Technology falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.

About Dunwoody College of Technology

Dunwoody College of Technology has a 98% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, with a smaller student body of 1,417 in Minneapolis, MN.

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Top Career Paths

Construction managers $106,980/yr

Project management specialists $100,750/yr

Business teachers, postsecondary $97,270/yr

View all 3 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Construction Management at Dunwoody College of Technology?

This program scores 58/100 — a respectable number in isolation, but it ranks in the bottom half of Construction Management programs nationally. The field is competitive, and stronger options exist.

Will AI replace Construction Management careers?

With 49% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $587,654 in decade earnings vs $668,875 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Construction Management from Dunwoody College of Technology?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →