by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 11 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for construction management students pursuing a bachelor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 802 bachelor's degrees in construction management to qualified students.
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The construction management bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their bachelor's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your bachelor's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for construction management students working on their bachelor's degree.
The construction management school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Construction Management Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region.
To further help you make the college decision, we've developed a unique tool called College Combat that allows you to compare schools based on the factors that matter the most to you. Go ahead and give it a try, or bookmark the link so you can check it out later.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in construction management.
It is difficult to beat Virginia Tech if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in construction management. Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population.
Those construction management students who get their bachelor's degree from Virginia Tech earn $5,488 more than the standard construction management grad.
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Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is a great choice for individuals pursuing a bachelor's degree in construction management. Located in the city of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State University is a public university with a fairly large student population.
After graduation, construction management bachelor's recipients generally make about $66,934 in their early careers.
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Every student who is interested in a bachelor's degree in construction management has to look into The University of Tennessee - Knoxville. Located in the midsize city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in construction management from The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
John Brown University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in construction management. JBU is a small private not-for-profit university located in the distant town of Siloam Springs.
Bachelor's recipients from the construction management program at John Brown University earn $2,491 above the typical graduate in this field shortly after graduation.
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Located in the distant town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public university with a fairly large student population.
Soon after graduation, construction management bachelor's recipients generally earn an average of $59,809 in their early careers.
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Located in the city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in construction management from University of Southern Mississippi
Located in the small city of Bowling Green, WKU is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in construction management from Western Kentucky University
NKU is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Highland Heights.
Soon after graduation, construction management bachelor's recipients generally make about $67,295 at the beginning of their careers.
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Middle Tennessee State University is a fairly large public university located in the city of Murfreesboro.
Bachelor's students who receive their degree from the construction management program earn around $71,762 in the first couple years of working.
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Located in the small city of Monroe, ULM is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.
Students who graduate with their bachelor's from the construction management program state that they receive average early career wages of $71,915.
More information about a bachelor’s in construction management from University of Louisiana at MonroeExplore the best construction management schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 225 | 81 |
| Georgia | 224 | 94 |
| Tennessee | 220 | 73 |
| North Carolina | 213 | 131 |
| Virginia | 213 | 129 |
| South Carolina | 195 | 1 |
| Kentucky | 187 | 81 |
| Louisiana | 171 | 213 |
| Mississippi | 169 | 39 |
| Arkansas | 167 | 16 |
| West Virginia | 147 | 0 |
One of 21 majors within the Business, Management & Marketing area of study, Construction Management has other similar majors worth exploring.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Construction Management | 802 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 39,106 |
| Marketing | 13,233 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 12,409 |
| Accounting | 9,354 |
| General Business/Commerce | 7,630 |
| Hospitality Management | 2,785 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 2,568 |
| Management Information Systems | 2,466 |
| International Business | 1,719 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 1,411 |
