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Construction Management at University of Louisiana at Monroe

Monroe, LA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $71,915/yr (-1% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 20.2x earnings multiple (8.7x out-of-state)

Ranked #40 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	$764K	$743K	$650K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	20.8x	20.2x	17.7x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.0x	8.7x	7.6x
Probability of Field Employment	82%	75%	54%
DegreeOutlook Score	71	70	68

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$36,760

Out-of-state: $85,160 (8.7x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$46,532

-27% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,093

3.0 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $71,915 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 20.2x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 15% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Construction Management career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $18,093 in median debt against $71,915 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

A #40 ranking among 56 Construction Management programs places University of Louisiana at Monroe in the lower half. Price, proximity, and personal fit become the stronger arguments.

About University of Louisiana at Monroe

University of Louisiana at Monroe has a 75% acceptance rate, making it broadly accessible, a compact campus enrolling 4,891 students in Monroe, 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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 70/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Construction Management at University of Louisiana at Monroe?

At 70/100, 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 University of Louisiana at Monroe?

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 →