by our College Data Analytics Team
[Construction Management](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/construction-management/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 4 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.
Wentworth Institute Of Technology tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying construction management schools in the New England Region. Wentworth Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. After graduating, construction management degree recipients from Wentworth Institute Of Technology typically earn about $103,212 annually.
A rank of #2 makes Roger Williams University one of the highest-paying schools for construction management. Located in the suburb of Bristol, Roger Williams University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the construction management program here go on to a median salary of roughly $102,001.
Central Connecticut State University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in construction management, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the suburb of New Britain, Central Connecticut State University is a public institution. After graduating, construction management degree recipients from Central Connecticut State University typically earn about $92,098 annually.
Norwich University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying construction management schools. Located in the rural area of Northfield, Norwich University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career construction management graduates from Norwich University make a median of around $79,530 per year.
This ranking is produced by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries construction management graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 4 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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