by our College Data Analytics Team
[Construction Management](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/construction-management/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying construction management schools.
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If you want to know which schools send construction management graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
California State University East Bay earned the #1 spot for highest-paid construction management graduates in California. Located in the suburb of Hayward, California State University East Bay is a public institution. Early-career construction management graduates from California State University East Bay make a median of around $99,649 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in construction management will find them at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo, which ranked #2. Set in the suburb of San Luis Obispo, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is a public institution. Construction Management graduates of California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo earn a median of about $92,785 a year early in their careers.
San Joaquin Valley College Ontario produces some of the highest-paid graduates in construction management, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Ontario, San Joaquin Valley College Ontario is a private for-profit institution. After graduating, construction management degree recipients from San Joaquin Valley College Ontario typically earn about $76,663 annually.
A rank of #4 makes San Joaquin Valley College Visalia one of the highest-paying schools for construction management. San Joaquin Valley College Visalia is a private for-profit school located in the city of Visalia. After graduating, construction management degree recipients from San Joaquin Valley College Visalia typically earn about $76,663 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Newschool Of Architecture And Design earned it the #5 place for construction management. Located in the city of San Diego, Newschool Of Architecture And Design is a private for-profit institution. Construction Management graduates of Newschool Of Architecture And Design earn a median of about $61,030 a year early in their careers.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their construction management graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 5 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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