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Construction Management at University of Wisconsin-Stout

Menomonie, WI · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $72,779/yr (0% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 22.1x earnings multiple (12.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #12 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	$930K	$896K	$759K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	22.9x	22.1x	18.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	12.4x	12.0x	10.1x
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)

$40,568

Out-of-state: $74,824 (12.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$69,460

-71% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,175

3.3 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$97,088

33% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $72,779 track close to the $72,738 national median for Construction Management programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

The 22.1x 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 18% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

At $20,175 in median debt against $72,779 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #12 out of 56 programs, University of Wisconsin-Stout's Construction Management program lands in the top 5% — a strong signal of graduate success.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $72,779 to $97,088 shows 33% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

About University of Wisconsin-Stout

University of Wisconsin-Stout has a 85% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, enrolling 5,900 students in Menomonie, WI.

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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 University of Wisconsin-Stout's Construction Management program score?

A score of 83/100 indicates strong financial outcomes. University of Wisconsin-Stout'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 University of Wisconsin-Stout rank so high for Construction Management?

The #12 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 →