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Construction Management at Northern Michigan University

Marquette, MI · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $75,226/yr (3% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 14.5x earnings multiple (10.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #50 of 56 Construction Management programs

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	$795K	$771K	$670K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	14.9x	14.5x	12.6x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	10.6x	10.3x	8.9x
Probability of Field Employment	82%	75%	54%
DegreeOutlook Score	69	68	65

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$53,216

Out-of-state: $75,200 (10.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$69,940

-31% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$22,250

3.5 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $75,226/yr, Construction Management graduates from Northern Michigan University land near the $72,738 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

With a 14.5x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 16% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Construction Management career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

The median debt load of $22,250 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

A #50 ranking among 56 Construction Management programs places Northern Michigan University in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

About Northern Michigan University

Northern Michigan University accepts 70% of applicants, balancing access with selectivity, serving 6,425 students in Marquette, MI.

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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 68/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Construction Management at Northern Michigan University?

At 68/100, the score looks reasonable — but Construction Management is a high-scoring field overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.

Should I worry about AI if I study Construction Management at Northern Michigan University?

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 →