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Construction Site Management

Types of Degrees Construction Site Management Majors Are Earning

Those studying Construction Site Management have the option of earning degrees at several award levels.

Award Level	Graduates
Certificate	116
Associate’s Degree	551
Bachelor’s Degree	231
Master’s Degree	361

What Construction Site Management Majors Need to Know

Coursework for Construction Site Management build a specific mix of knowledge, skills, and abilities — derived from O*NET surveys of workers in occupations that Construction Site Management graduates commonly enter.

Knowledge Areas

This major prepares you for careers needing Construction Site Management emphasizes the following knowledge areas:

• Customer and Personal Service — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.7 / 7.
• Administration and Management — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.5 / 7.
• Building and Construction — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 4.4 / 7.
• English Language — Importance 3.6 / 5; level 3.6 / 7.
• Public Safety and Security — Importance 3.6 / 5; level 4.0 / 7.

^{Importance is rated 1–5; level is 1–7. Source: ONET Online — weighted across related occupations.*}

Skills

The skill set emphasized by a Construction Site Management program reflects the day-to-day work of related occupations:

• Coordination — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 3.9 / 7.
• Speaking — Importance 3.8 / 5; level 3.7 / 7.
• Critical Thinking — Importance 3.7 / 5; level 3.6 / 7.
• Active Listening — Importance 3.7 / 5; level 3.6 / 7.
• Monitoring — Importance 3.7 / 5; level 3.8 / 7.

Abilities

Abilities most relevant to Construction Site Management careers — again drawn from O*NET surveys of related occupations:

• Oral Comprehension — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.0 / 7.
• Problem Sensitivity — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 3.7 / 7.
• Oral Expression — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.0 / 7.
• Written Comprehension — Importance 3.6 / 5; level 3.8 / 7.
• Deductive Reasoning — Importance 3.6 / 5; level 3.7 / 7.

Common Job Activities

Day-to-day, Construction Site Management graduates report doing:

Activity	Frequency / Importance
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.4 / 7
Getting Information	4.3 / 7
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.3 / 7
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others	4.1 / 7
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	4.1 / 7
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards	4.1 / 7
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials	4.1 / 7
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events	4.0 / 7
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	4.0 / 7
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge	4.0 / 7

Technology Skills Used on the Job

Most frequently-cited tools used by Construction Site Management professionals:

Tool / Software	Category	In-Demand
Microsoft Excel	Spreadsheet software	✓
Microsoft Outlook	Electronic mail software	✓
Microsoft PowerPoint	Presentation software	✓
Microsoft Office software	Office suite software	✓
Microsoft Project	Project management software	—
Microsoft Word	Word processing software	✓
Inventory tracking software	Inventory management software	—
Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management	Project management software	—
Autodesk AutoCAD	Computer aided design CAD software	—
Microsoft Visio	Process mapping and design software	—
SAP software	Enterprise resource planning ERP software	✓
Procore software	Analytical or scientific software	—

^{Source: ONET Online technology skills, weighted across related occupations.*}

Sample Job Titles

Real job postings for Construction Site Management graduates include:

• Sign Hanger Supervisor
• Plastering Supervisor
• Coal Mine Production Foreman
• Gas Line Installer Supervisor
• Track Superintendent
• Taping Supervisor
• Pipe Foreman
• Foreman
• Joiners’ Supervisor
• Swimming Pool Maintenance Supervisor
• Road Boss
• Water Softener Service Supervisor
• Commercial Construction Superintendent
• Billposting Supervisor
• Mine Captain

Education Typically Required

Across the occupations open to Construction Site Management graduates, the typical level of education actually held by current workers is distributed as:

Education Level	Share of Workers
High school diploma or equivalent	25.2%
Bachelor’s degree	19.5%
Less than a high school diploma	17.1%
Associate’s degree (or other 2-year)	16.5%
Postsecondary certificate	12.1%
Some college courses	6.7%
Master’s degree	2.9%

^{Source: ONET Online education / training / experience requirements.*}

Who Is Earning a Degree in Construction Site Management?

Gender Distribution

This field skews predominantly male, with men earning 80% of Construction Site Management degrees.

Gender	Graduates	Share
Women	306	20.0%
Men	1,224	80.0%

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the national level, the racial-ethnic distribution of Construction Site Management graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity	Graduates	Share
White	691	45.2%
Asian	36	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	529	34.6%
Black or African American	125	8.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1	0.1%
Two or More Races	36	2.4%
Race Unknown	69	4.5%
International Students	28	1.8%

^{See minority definition below.}

How Much Do Construction Site Management Graduates Earn?

College Scorecard reports median earnings of Construction Site Management graduates 1, 4, and 5 years after completion. Wages typically rise steadily as graduates gain experience and move into mid-career roles.

Years Out	Median Earnings
1 year	$33,822
4 years	$32,489
5 years	$37,102

By year 5 out, median earnings rise to $37,102 — roughly 10% above the 1-year mark.

^{Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker.}

Online Construction Site Management Programs

Online study are documented by IPEDS for Construction Site Management. The table below shows how many graduates earned at least some of their coursework online (Distance-Ed Available) versus completing the entire program online (Distance-Ed Only).

Award Level	Distance-Ed Available	Distance-Ed Only
Associate’s	3	3
Bachelor’s	1	2

^{Distance-Ed Only = degrees completed entirely online; Distance-Ed Available = degrees including at least some online coursework. Source: IPEDS Completions by Distance Education status.}

Is a Degree in Construction Site Management Worth It?

Looking purely at the federal earnings tracker, Construction Site Management graduates earn a median of $32,489 four years after completion — about 15% below the national median for workers with only a high school diploma (~$38,000). On earnings alone, this program does not show an income premium over the baseline; non-financial outcomes (career interests, certification requirements, advancement potential) are typically the stronger argument for fields in this range.

^{ROI estimate compares the program’s 4-yr median earnings against the 2023 BLS CPS median earnings for high-school-only workers. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard + BLS Current Population Survey.}

Related Programs

You may also be interested in these closely related fields of study:

Program	Annual Degrees Awarded
Electrician	30,349
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection	6,978
Carpentry/Carpenter	5,356
Construction Trades	2,761
Building/Property Maintenance	2,023
Building Construction Technology/Technician	1,924
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection, Other	733
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector	312
Drywall Installation/Drywaller	254
Concrete Finishing/Concrete Finisher	70
Roofer	37
Insulator	32

References

The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students and international students. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

More about our data sources and methodologies.