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Construction Management at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

Alfred, NY · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $55,851/yr (-23% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 20.9x earnings multiple (11.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #28 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	$763K	$742K	$649K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	21.5x	20.9x	18.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	11.7x	11.3x	9.9x
Probability of Field Employment	82%	75%	54%
DegreeOutlook Score	77	77	75

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$35,448

Out-of-state: $65,468 (11.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$57,952

-63% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$24,375

5.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$77,022

38% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Starting salaries of $55,851/yr fall 23% below the $72,738 national median for Construction Management. The financial case depends heavily on whether tuition compensates.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 20.9x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Construction Management programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Construction Management's typical career paths, with 49% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 15% gap from the optimistic case.

At $24,375 in median debt against $55,851 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

At #28 of 56 Construction Management programs, SUNY College of Technology at Alfred scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $55,851 to $77,022 over five years — a 38% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About SUNY College of Technology at Alfred

SUNY College of Technology at Alfred has a 82% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a compact campus enrolling 3,510 students in Alfred, NY. With 45% of students on Pell Grants, the campus draws from a broad economic spectrum.

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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 is the DegreeOutlook Score for Construction Management at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred?

This program scores 77/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Construction Management nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Construction Management careers?

With 49% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $649,382 in decade earnings vs $762,802 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Can you still earn well with Construction Management from SUNY College of Technology at Alfred?

First-year earnings trail the national median, but starting salary isn't the full picture. Regional cost of living, career trajectory, and tuition cost all factor in. Check the five-year earnings data when available.

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