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Construction Management at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Baton Rouge, LA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $66,934/yr (-8% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

Job Market Very Large (133,100 openings/yr)

ROI 18.9x earnings multiple (7.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #17 of 56 Construction Management programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Construction Management graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$939K	$905K	$765K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	19.6x	18.9x	16.0x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	8.2x	7.9x	6.7x
Probability of Field Employment	82%	75%	54%
DegreeOutlook Score	81	81	78

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$47,816

Out-of-state: $114,524 (7.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$80,060

-67% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,037

4.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$96,044

43% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $66,934 track close to the $72,738 national median for Construction Management programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

With a 18.9x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 19% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Construction Management career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $23,037 in median debt against $66,934 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

A #17 ranking among 56 Construction Management programs places Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 43% earnings increase from $66,934 to $96,044 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College has a 74% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, one of the larger campuses at 29,207 students in Baton Rouge, LA.

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Top Career Paths

Construction managers $106,980/yr

Project management specialists $100,750/yr

Business teachers, postsecondary $97,270/yr

View all 3 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 81/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Construction Management at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College?

At 81/100, this is a high-performing program. The DegreeOutlook Score combines earnings, AI resilience, and ROI — and this program delivers on all three.

Should I worry about AI if I study Construction Management at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College?

The 49% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →