by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how WIU ranks in comparison to other schools with construction management programs.
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The bachelor's program at WIU was ranked #67 on College Factual's Best Schools for construction management list. It is also ranked #4 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Construction Management Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 51 |
| Best Construction Management Schools | 67 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Western Illinois University handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in construction management. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 11 degrees were handed out.
Construction Management majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WIU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $70,789 a year. This is less than $72,746, which is the national median of all construction management majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
Part-time undergraduates at WIU paid an average of $312 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,359 | $9,359 |
| Fees | $4,726 | $4,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,920 | $10,920 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,776 | $1,776 |
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The construction management program at WIU awarded 14 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 93% of these degrees went to men with the other 7% going to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 57% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a bachelor's in construction management.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
WIU does not offer an online option for its construction management bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WIU Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the construction management majors at Western Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 153 |
| Accounting | 50 |
| Finance & Financial Management | 19 |
| Marketing | 19 |
| Human Resource Management | 18 |
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