Construction Management at Utica University

Utica, NY · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's Degree
60 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case)
61
Optimistic
60
Base Case
58
Pessimistic
Earnings $66,541/yr (-9% vs median)
AI Risk High (49% exposed)
Job Market Very Large (133,100 openings/yr)
ROI 7.2x earnings multiple
Ranked #53 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 $713K $696K $617K
Earnings Multiple 7.3x 7.2x 6.3x
Probability of Field Employment 82% 75% 54%
DegreeOutlook Score 61 60 58

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition (Sticker)
$97,232
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$87,476
10% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$27,000
4.9 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $66,541/yr, Construction Management graduates from Utica University land near the $72,738 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

At 7.2x the cost of in-state tuition, the ten-year earnings outlook represents a strong return. Not exceptional, but meaningfully positive.

AI risk is moderate — 49% task exposure — and the 14% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

The median debt load of $27,000 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #53 out of 56 programs, Utica University's financial outcomes for Construction Management trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About Utica University

With 87% of applicants admitted, Utica University prioritizes broad access, a smaller institution with 2,477 students in Utica, NY.

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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

How does Utica University's Construction Management program score?
A score of 60/100 reflects decent absolute metrics, but Utica University trails the majority of Construction Management programs on relative rankings. Context matters more than the raw number.
How vulnerable is Construction Management to AI automation?
AI won't 'replace' Construction Management careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 49% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →