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2026 Best Project Management Associate’s Degree Schools

1 Colleges in the United States
1,178 Project Management Degrees Awarded
$46,857 Avg Early-Career Salary

Project Management degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 231 schools to find the best for project management students.

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Best Schools for Project Management in the United States

These are the top schools for a associate’s degree in project management, based on student outcomes and program quality.

Top Schools in Project Management

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No school ranked higher than Mesa Community College this year for project management. Set in the city of Mesa, Mesa Community College is a very large public institution. There were roughly 15 project management students who graduated with this degree at Mesa Community College in the most recent data year. Project Management graduates of Mesa Community College earn a median of $54,730 early in their careers. Mesa Community College graduates carry a median of $13,750 in student loans. See the full project management program report for Mesa Community College

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A rank of #2 makes College Of Southern Nevada one of the top schools for project management. College Of Southern Nevada is a very large public school located in the city of Las Vegas. About 78 project management degrees were awarded at College Of Southern Nevada in the most recent year. Project Management graduates of College Of Southern Nevada earn a median of $39,636 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $9,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in project management from College Of Southern Nevada

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Purdue University Global
West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Global is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in project management, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of West Lafayette, Purdue University Global is a very large public university. Roughly 33% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 24 project management degrees were awarded at Purdue University Global in the most recent year. Graduates of the project management program make about $51,510 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $6,417 to complete this degree. Read more about the project management program at Purdue University Global

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Moraine Park Technical College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in project management, landing the #4 spot this year. Moraine Park Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Fond du Lac. There were roughly 64 project management students who graduated with this degree at Moraine Park Technical College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the project management program make about $46,719 in their early career. Moraine Park Technical College graduates carry a median of $13,999 in student loans. More information about a degree in project management from Moraine Park Technical College

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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best project management schools. Set in the city of Daytona Beach, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 23% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 186 project management students who graduated with this degree at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide in the most recent data year. Graduates of the project management program make about $74,402 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,063. Read more about the project management program at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide

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Rochester Institute Of Technology earned the #6 position for project management this year. Located in the suburb of Rochester, Rochester Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. There were roughly 12 project management students who graduated with this degree at Rochester Institute Of Technology in the most recent data year. Project Management graduates of Rochester Institute Of Technology earn a median of $62,755 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,875. Get the full project management details for Rochester Institute Of Technology

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Central New Mexico Community College landed the #7 spot for project management this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Albuquerque. Central New Mexico Community College awarded about 24 project management degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, project management degree recipients from Central New Mexico Community College generally make around $37,010. Central New Mexico Community College graduates carry a median of $9,224 in student loans. Read more about the project management program at Central New Mexico Community College

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Southern New Hampshire University came in at #8 for project management this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Manchester. Roughly 44% of students complete a degree within six years here. Southern New Hampshire University awarded about 33 project management degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their project management degree from Southern New Hampshire University earn around $46,051 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,500. More information about a degree in project management from Southern New Hampshire University

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Northeast Wisconsin Technical College came in at #9 for project management this year. Located in the city of Green Bay, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College is a large public university. There were roughly 10 project management students who graduated with this degree at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, project management degree recipients from Northeast Wisconsin Technical College generally make around $40,091. Northeast Wisconsin Technical College graduates carry a median of $16,134 in student loans. See the full project management program report for Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

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Edmonds Community College landed the #10 spot for project management this year. Located in the suburb of Lynnwood, Edmonds Community College is a large public university. Edmonds Community College awarded about 13 project management degrees in the most recent data year. Project Management graduates of Edmonds Community College earn a median of $35,618 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,773. Get the full project management details for Edmonds Community College

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Columbia Southern University earned the #11 position for project management this year. This very large private for-profit university is located in the town of Orange Beach. About 26% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 16 project management students who graduated with this degree at Columbia Southern University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their project management degree from Columbia Southern University earn around $49,820 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,764 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in project management from Columbia Southern University

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Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom placed #12 among the best project management schools. Located in the city of Lakewood, Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom is a large public university. There were roughly 26 project management students who graduated with this degree at Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom in the most recent data year. Graduates of the project management program make about $39,975 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,154 to complete this degree. Get the full project management details for Pierce College At Fort Steilacoom

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Park University
Parkville, MO

Park University came in at #13 for project management this year. Park University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Parkville. Park University graduates 37% of students within six years. Park University awarded about 25 project management degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their project management degree from Park University earn around $56,359 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $14,700 to complete this degree. See the full project management program report for Park University

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Columbia Basin College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best project management schools. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Pasco. Columbia Basin College awarded about 11 project management degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the project management program make about $42,127 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,500 to complete this degree. Get the full project management details for Columbia Basin College

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University Of Phoenix Arizona ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best project management schools. This very large private for-profit university is located in the city of Phoenix. Roughly 16% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 357 project management degrees were awarded at University Of Phoenix Arizona in the most recent year. Graduates of the project management program make about $43,227 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,250 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in project management from University Of Phoenix Arizona

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Cornerstone University
Grand Rapids, MI

Cornerstone University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best project management schools. Cornerstone University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Grand Rapids. Roughly 63% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 project management degrees were awarded at Cornerstone University in the most recent year. Students who receive their project management degree from Cornerstone University earn around $60,032 in the first couple years of their career. Cornerstone University graduates carry a median of $28,200 in student loans. Get the full project management details for Cornerstone University

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Mid State Technical College
Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Mid State Technical College placed #17 among the best project management schools. Set in the town of Wisconsin Rapids, Mid State Technical College is a moderately-sized public institution. There were roughly 58 project management students who graduated with this degree at Mid State Technical College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the project management program make about $47,268 in their early career. Mid State Technical College graduates carry a median of $16,044 in student loans. See the full project management program report for Mid State Technical College

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Post University
Waterbury, CT

Post University landed the #18 spot for project management this year. This very large private for-profit university is located in the city of Waterbury. Roughly 24% of students complete a degree within six years here. Post University awarded about 30 project management degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their project management degree from Post University earn around $52,463 in the first couple years of their career. Post University graduates carry a median of $39,549 in student loans. Read more about the project management program at Post University

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Granite State College
Manchester, NH

Granite State College ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best project management schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Manchester. Roughly 23% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 19 project management degrees were awarded at Granite State College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, project management degree recipients from Granite State College generally make around $65,634. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the project management program at Granite State College

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Western Nevada College
Carson City, NV

Western Nevada College earned the #20 position for project management this year. Set in the city of Carson City, Western Nevada College is a moderately-sized public institution. About 15 project management degrees were awarded at Western Nevada College in the most recent year. Project Management graduates of Western Nevada College earn a median of $47,257 early in their careers. Western Nevada College graduates carry a median of $15,948 in student loans. Read more about the project management program at Western Nevada College

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Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs earned the #21 position for project management this year. This very large private for-profit university is located in the city of Colorado Springs. About 14% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 98 project management students who graduated with this degree at Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs in the most recent data year. Graduates of the project management program make about $32,525 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,625. Get the full project management details for Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs

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Eastern Arizona College came in at #22 for project management this year. Eastern Arizona College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Thatcher. Eastern Arizona College awarded about 13 project management degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their project management degree from Eastern Arizona College earn around $40,304 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $6,781 to complete this degree. See the full project management program report for Eastern Arizona College

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Miller Motte Technical College Chattanooga landed the #23 spot for project management this year. Miller Motte Technical College Chattanooga is a moderately-sized private for-profit school located in the city of Chattanooga. Miller Motte Technical College Chattanooga awarded about 14 project management degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their project management degree from Miller Motte Technical College Chattanooga earn around $23,907 in the first couple years of their career. Miller Motte Technical College Chattanooga graduates carry a median of $30,649 in student loans. See the full project management program report for Miller Motte Technical College Chattanooga

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Grantham University
LIttle Rock, AR

Grantham University placed #24 among the best project management schools. Located in the city of LIttle Rock, Grantham University is a moderately-sized public university. About 17% of students finish within six years. Grantham University awarded about 26 project management degrees in the most recent data year. Project Management graduates of Grantham University earn a median of $35,151 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,773. More information about a degree in project management from Grantham University

Other Project Management Degree Levels

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 231 schools evaluated.

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