by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 73 U.S. colleges awarded 1,748 degrees and certificates in Building/Construction Site Management/Manager. Associate degrees are the most popular award, at 37% of graduates. College Factual ranks 37 schools in its 2027 Best Building/Construction Site Management/Manager Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $33,822 one year after completing, rising to $44,811 after four years.
A degree in Building/Construction Site Management/Manager involves the study of Building/construction Site Management/manager. A Program That Prepares Individuals To Supervise, Manage, And Inspect Construction Sites, Buildings, And Associated Facilities. Includes Instruction In Site Safety, Personnel Supervision, Labor Relations, Diversity Training, Construction Documentation, Scheduling, Resource And Cost Control, Bid Strategies, Rework Prevention, Construction Insurance And Bonding, Accident Management And Investigation, Applicable Law And Regulations, And Communication Skills.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., building/construction site management/manager is a popular field of study, with 1,748 degrees awarded annually. 73 colleges award building/construction site management/manager degrees, an average of 24 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 353.
By level, the 1,748 awards include 175 certificates, 646 associate degrees, 179 bachelor’s degrees and 381 master’s degrees.
Women earned 19% of building/construction site management/manager degrees and certificates in the latest year (334 of 1,748). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are Hispanic or Latino (705) and White (704), and international students earned 16.
College Factual ranks 37 schools in its 2027 Best Building/Construction Site Management/Manager Schools ranking, including 21 for associate degrees and 3 for bachelor’s degrees. It also ranks building/construction site management/manager schools within 10 states. In all, 73 colleges offer building/construction site management/manager programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Building/Construction Site Management/Manager Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common building/construction site management/manager credential is the associate degree: 646 of the 1,748 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to building/construction site management/manager call most for Coordination, Speaking and Critical Thinking, and for knowledge of Customer and Personal Service, Administration and Management and Building and Construction, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Oral Comprehension, Problem Sensitivity and Oral Expression.
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How long a building/construction site management/manager degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 175 |
| Associate Degree | 2 years | 646 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 179 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 381 |
High school diploma or equivalent is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to building/construction site management/manager, at 25.2%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| High school diploma or equivalent | 25.2% |
| Bachelor’s degree | 19.5% |
| Less than a high school diploma | 17.1% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 16.5% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 12.1% |
| Some college courses | 6.7% |
| Master’s degree | 2.9% |
Source: O*NET Online.
5 occupations are related to Building/Construction Site Management/Manager, with an average median salary of $89,877; the strongest outlook belongs to Solar Energy Installation Managers, at 9.2% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Rig Superintendent, Drilling Superintendent, Crew Foreman and Traffic Sign Supervisor.
The occupation related to building/construction site management/manager with the most projected jobs is First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers, at 646,091.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | 646,091 | 3.6% |
| Solar Energy Installation Managers | 484,877 | 9.2% |
| Security Managers | 360,967 | 0.6% |
| Facilities Managers | 268,353 | -0.6% |
| Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers | 157,327 | -4.2% |
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager graduates earn a median $33,822 one year after completing their program, $44,811 after four years and $36,597 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $33,822 |
| 4 years | $44,811 |
| 5 years | $36,597 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to building/construction site management/manager is Facilities Managers, with a median salary of $157,669.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Facilities Managers | $157,669 |
| Security Managers | $104,128 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers | $83,555 |
| Solar Energy Installation Managers | $57,985 |
| Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers | $46,048 |
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager has 12 similar majors in the Construction Trades field, which together award 6,056 degrees a year; the largest are Building/Property Maintenance (2,462), Building Construction Technology/Technician (2,137) and Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection, Other (638). Browse all Construction Trades majors or the full list of college majors.
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