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Construction Management at Minnesota State University-Mankato

Mankato, MN · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $75,682/yr (4% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 22.3x earnings multiple (11.2x out-of-state)

Ranked #9 of 56 Construction Management programs Top 25%

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	$875K	$845K	$723K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	23.0x	22.3x	19.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	11.6x	11.2x	9.6x
Probability of Field Employment	82%	75%	54%
DegreeOutlook Score	84	83	80

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$37,960

Out-of-state: $75,440 (11.2x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$74,436

-96% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,675

3.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$92,673

22% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $75,682/yr, Construction Management graduates from Minnesota State University-Mankato land near the $72,738 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

The 22.3x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 17% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $24,675 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

Ranked #9 out of 56 programs, Minnesota State University-Mankato's Construction Management program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $75,682 to $92,673 shows 22% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About Minnesota State University-Mankato

With 91% of applicants admitted, Minnesota State University-Mankato prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 11,325 in Mankato, 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

How does Minnesota State University-Mankato's Construction Management program score?

A score of 83/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. Minnesota State University-Mankato's Construction Management graduates fare well on earnings, job market size, and return on investment.

How vulnerable is Construction Management to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Construction Management careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 49% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why does Minnesota State University-Mankato rank so high for Construction Management?

The #9 ranking out of 56 programs is driven by strong financial outcomes — graduates earn well, debt is manageable relative to income, and the job market supports the field.

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