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Construction Management at University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $68,698/yr (-6% vs median)

AI Risk High (49% exposed)

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

ROI 20.0x earnings multiple (9.1x out-of-state)

Ranked #18 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	$800K	$777K	$674K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	20.6x	20.0x	17.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	9.4x	9.1x	7.9x
Probability of Field Employment	82%	75%	54%
DegreeOutlook Score	81	80	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)

$38,912

Out-of-state: $85,088 (9.1x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$58,436

-50% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$18,000

3.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$83,917

22% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

At $68,698/yr, Construction Management graduates from University of Northern Iowa land near the $72,738 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

With a 20.0x 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 $18,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

A #18 ranking among 56 Construction Management programs places University of Northern Iowa in the middle-to-upper range. Solid, not exceptional.

A 22% earnings increase from $68,698 to $83,917 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Northern Iowa

With 94% of applicants admitted, University of Northern Iowa prioritizes broad access, with a mid-sized student body of 7,599 in Cedar Falls, IA.

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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 80/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Construction Management at University of Northern Iowa?

At 80/100, 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 University of Northern Iowa?

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 →