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CIP 46.0412 Construction Trades

Building/Construction Site Management/Manager

IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education · 2025

Total graduates

825

2025 · 60 schools

International share

1.2%

10 international students

Bachelor's degrees

179

0.6% international

Overview

Building/Construction Site Management is a specialized field focused on overseeing construction projects from inception to completion. This discipline combines elements of engineering, architecture, and business management to ensure that construction sites operate efficiently, safely, and within budget.

Students pursuing this major learn various aspects of construction management, including project planning, scheduling, cost estimation, and quality control. They also study crucial topics such as safety regulations, building codes, and environmental concerns, which are essential for ensuring that construction practices meet legal and ethical standards.

A significant component of the curriculum often includes hands-on experience through internships or cooperative education programs, allowing students to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios. This practical experience is vital, as it helps students develop problem-solving skills and gain insights into the complexities of managing a construction site.

Graduates of this program can pursue a variety of career paths, including roles as construction managers, project managers, site supervisors, and safety officers. They are equipped to work in diverse environments, ranging from residential and commercial construction to infrastructure projects like roads and bridges.

Overall, Building/Construction Site Management offers a dynamic career path for individuals interested in the intersection of construction and management, providing opportunities to contribute to the development of the built environment while addressing challenges such as sustainability and innovation in construction practices.

Graduates by year

Graduates by degree level (first and second majors)

AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral

From 2003 to 2025, graduates grew 4,753% and the international share went from 0.0% to 1.2%.

International share (%)
Graduates by group, 2025
White
46.3%
Asian
2.3%
Hispanic
38.1%
Black
6.5%
Other
5.6%
Intl.
1.2%

Colleges that award this degree

In 2025, 60 schools awarded this degree as a first major. The table lists those in the 2027 U.S. News National or Liberal Arts rankings, plus the unranked schools with the most graduates.

RankSchoolStateGraduatesInternational
#191 Rowan University New Jersey 64 0
#227 University of Texas-San Antonio Texas 89 1
— Washtenaw Community College Michigan 47 0
— State Technical College of Missouri Missouri 36 0
— Gwinnett Technical College Georgia 34 2
— Santa Fe College Florida 33 2
— Georgia Northwestern Technical College Georgia 31 0
— Salt Lake Community College Utah 30 1
— Mesa Community College Arizona 29 0
— College of Southern Nevada Nevada 28 0
— Ivy Tech Community College Indiana 26 0
— Fullerton College California 23 1
— Pennsylvania College of Technology Pennsylvania 22 0
— Mt San Antonio College California 19 0
— City College of San Francisco California 18 0
— Seminole State College of Florida Florida 17 0
— Erie Community College New York 17 0
— Portland Community College Oregon 17 0
— Hartnell College California 16 0
— Waukesha County Technical College Wisconsin 15 0
— Central Georgia Technical College Georgia 13 0
— Fox Valley Technical College Wisconsin 11 0
— Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Wisconsin 11 0
— Bakersfield College California 9 0
— Cabrillo College California 9 0
— Diablo Valley College California 9 0
— Ventura College California 9 0
— Aims Community College Colorado 9 0
— Dutchess Community College New York 9 0
— San Diego Mesa College California 8 0
— Savannah Technical College Georgia 8 0
— Prince George's Community College Maryland 8 1

Purple: international students are 25% or more of the school's graduates.

Related jobs and pay

OccupationUS employmentMean hourly wageMean annual wage
First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers 812,210 $41.56 $86,450
Facilities Managers 156,180 $56.20 $116,890
Manufactured Building and Mobile Home Installers 3,020 $21.83 $45,410

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.

Graduate counts: IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education, 2003–2025. Rankings: 2027 U.S. News.