Program Analysis
At $73,731/yr, Construction Management graduates from Missouri State University-Springfield land near the $72,738 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.
Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 22.7x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Construction Management programs nationally.
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 17% gap from the optimistic case.
The median debt load of $22,500 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.
At #10 of 56 nationally, this is a top-5% Construction Management program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.
Earnings grow from $73,731 to $89,605 over five years — a 22% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.