Project Management Major: Graduates, International Students, Colleges and Careers

Overview

Project Management is a vital discipline that focuses on planning, executing, and closing projects effectively and efficiently. This field encompasses various methodologies and tools that help managers oversee projects from inception to completion, ensuring that objectives are met within scope, time, and budget constraints.

In the context of higher education, a degree in Project Management equips students with essential skills such as risk management, resource allocation, budgeting, and stakeholder communication. Students learn to use various project management software and methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall, which are crucial for adapting to different project needs and environments.

The curriculum typically includes courses on project planning, scheduling, quality control, and leadership. Additionally, students may engage in case studies and real-world projects that enhance their practical understanding of the challenges faced in project management. This hands-on experience is invaluable, as it prepares graduates to handle complex projects in diverse industries such as construction, IT, healthcare, and finance.

Project Management professionals are in high demand, as organizations increasingly recognize the importance of effective project execution in achieving strategic goals. Graduates can pursue various roles, including project manager, program manager, and project coordinator, with opportunities for advancement as they gain experience and expertise.

Overall, a degree in Project Management offers a robust foundation for a successful career in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment, making it an attractive option for students looking to make an impact in their chosen fields.

Graduates by year

Graduates by degree level (first and second majors)

395 10

705 11

914 12

1,226 13

2,462 14

2,428 15

1,743 16

1,581 17

1,889 18

1,946 19

2,162 20

2,467 21

2,477 22

2,414 23

2,418 24

2,930 25

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From 2010 to 2025, graduates grew 642% and the international share went from 4.8% to 3.0%.

International share (%)

5 10

9 11

6 12

4 13

11 14

2 15

4 16

4 17

10 18

5 19

4 20

4 21

4 22

3 23

4 24

3 25

Graduates by group, 2025

White

45.7%

Asian

4.5%

Hispanic

19.9%

Black

14.1%

Other

12.8%

Intl.

3.0%

Colleges that award this degree

In 2025, 98 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.

Rank	School	State	Graduates	International
#23	Georgetown University	D.C.	32	4
#27	University of Southern California	California	115	0
#34	Wake Forest University	North Carolina	55	0
#44	Lehigh University	Pennsylvania	4	0
#59	George Washington University	D.C.	3	1
#59	Brandeis University	Massachusetts	12	0
#72	Syracuse University	New York	41	0
#80	Drexel University	Pennsylvania	7	1
#95	American University	D.C.	7	0
#100	Saint Louis University	Missouri	10	1
#100	Elon University	North Carolina	29	0
#121	Arizona State University-Tempe	Arizona	14	7
#148	University of Kansas	Kansas	34	4
#156	Kansas State University	Kansas	18	0
#202	Ohio University-Main Campus	Ohio	41	0
#208	University of North Texas	Texas	9	0
#236	Florida Institute of Technology	Florida	28	0
#236	University of New Mexico-Main Campus	New Mexico	103	10
#262	George Fox University	Oregon	13	0
#276	Regis University	Colorado	4	0
#299	Boise State University	Idaho	2	0
#299	Saint Mary's University of Minnesota	Minnesota	9	0
#308	Oakland University	Michigan	6	0
#308	University of the Incarnate Word	Texas	4	0
#317	University of Mary	North Dakota	5	0
#353	University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras	Puerto Rico	17	0
#365	Liberty University	Virginia	51	1
#382	Colorado Technical University	Colorado	130	0
#382	Post University	Connecticut	44	0
#382	Saint Leo University	Florida	44	2
#382	Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus	Puerto Rico	18	0
—	Capella University	Minnesota	336	7
—	Colorado State University Global	Colorado	248	9
—	The University of Arizona Global Campus	Arizona	165	0
—	Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide	Florida	164	1
—	Bellevue University	Nebraska	141	0
—	Miller-Motte College-Chattanooga	Tennessee	115	0
—	College of Southern Nevada	Nevada	76	2
—	Arizona State University Digital Immersion	Arizona	66	0
—	Columbia Basin College	Washington	62	0
—	Metropolitan College of New York	New York	42	9
—	Amberton University	Texas	35	3
—	Golden Gate University	California	31	2
—	University of Wisconsin-Platteville	Wisconsin	30	1
—	Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global	Indiana	30	10
—	Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus	Puerto Rico	29	0
—	Minnesota State University Moorhead	Minnesota	26	0
—	Charleston Southern University	South Carolina	26	0
—	Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus	Puerto Rico	26	0
—	Johnson & Wales University-Online	Rhode Island	26	0
—	Wentworth Institute of Technology	Massachusetts	23	1
—	Bemidji State University	Minnesota	23	1
—	Western Nevada College	Nevada	19	0
—	Aspen University	Arizona	18	0
—	City University of Seattle	Washington	17	0
—	NUC University	Puerto Rico	17	0
—	Colorado Christian University	Colorado	13	0
—	University of Alaska Anchorage	Alaska	12	1
—	University of New Hampshire College of Professional Studies Online	New Hampshire	12	0
—	Elmhurst University	Illinois	11	2
—	University of Arkansas Grantham	Arkansas	11	0