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#1 #1 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN Every year, Minnesota State University Moorhead grants around 98 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 53% Annual Degrees Awarded 41 SAT Score 980–1,190 Median Starting Salary $61,481
#2 #2 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN Each year, Bemidji State University awards around 104 degrees to students studying Business Administration and Management, General, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 91% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 1,040–1,180 Median Starting Salary $60,617
#3 #3 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. Elon University Elon, NC At Elon University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Communication Management and Strategic Communications, Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 66% Annual Degrees Awarded 28 SAT Score 1,150–1,340 Median Starting Salary $67,052
#4 #4 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. Bellevue University Bellevue, NE At Bellevue University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance, Traffic, Customs, and and Transportation Clerk/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 55 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,151
#5 #5 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Every year, Kansas State University awards around 211 degrees to those studying Animal Sciences, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 82% Annual Degrees Awarded 24 SAT Score 1,050–1,280 Median Starting Salary $61,311
#6 #6 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Daytona Beach, FL At Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide, the most popular majors students pursue are Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General, Business Administration and Management, General, and Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician....view more Acceptance Rate 58% Annual Degrees Awarded 86 SAT Score 1,120–1,280 Median Starting Salary $56,629
#7 #7 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. University of the Incarnate Word San Antonio, TX Every year, the University of the Incarnate Word awards about 145 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 14 SAT Score 920–1,150 Median Starting Salary $56,995
#8 #8 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO Every year, Colorado Christian University awards about 131 degrees to students studying Applied Psychology, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 83% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $56,629
#9 #9 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC Each year, Charleston Southern University grants around 80 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 76% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 1,000–1,140 Median Starting Salary $57,474
#10 #10 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. University of North Texas Denton, TX At the University of North Texas, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, and General Studies. In fact, the University of North Texas grants 606 degrees every year to Psychology, General majors....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 990–1,240 Median Starting Salary $56,316
#11 #11 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. George Fox University Newberg, OR At George Fox University, the three most popular college majors students study are Elementary Education and Teaching, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,060–1,340 Median Starting Salary $60,144
#12 #12 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO At Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 98 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,542
#13 #13 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. Saint Louis University Saint Louis, MO At Saint Louis University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 1,140–1,400 Median Starting Salary $60,476
#14 #14 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI Each year, Oakland University awards around 479 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 920–1,180 Median Starting Salary $57,206
#15 #15 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. Mount Vernon Nazarene University Mount Vernon, OH At Mount Vernon Nazarene University, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,010–1,280 Median Starting Salary $59,761
#16 #16 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. South College Knoxville, TN Each year, South College awards about 237 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, and Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer....view more Acceptance Rate 54% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,542
#17 #17 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. Park University Parkville, MO Each year, Park University awards around 361 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $55,934
#18 #18 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. Herzing University-Madison Madison, WI At Herzing University-Madison, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Health/Health Care Administration/Management....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,542
#19 #19 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. NUC University Bayamon, PR At NUC University, the most popular majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,542
#20 #20 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. College of Southern Nevada Las Vegas, NV At the College of Southern Nevada, the most popular majors students pursue are Project Management, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, and Deaf Studies. In fact, the College of Southern Nevada awards 74 degrees per year to Project Management majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 74 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,542
#21 #21 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. Capella University Minneapolis, MN Each year, Capella University awards around 5561 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 95% Annual Degrees Awarded 78 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,542
#22 #22 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. Columbia Basin College Pasco, WA At Columbia Basin College, the most popular majors students pursue are Project Management, Business Administration and Management, General, and Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 39 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,542
#23 #23 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. Colorado State University Global Aurora, CO At Colorado State University Global, the most popular majors students study are Information Technology, Business Administration and Management, General, and Accounting. In fact, Colorado State University Global grants 401 degrees per year to graduating Information Technology students....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 115 SAT Score 890–970 Median Starting Salary $58,542
#24 #24 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. Western Nevada College Carson City, NV At Western Nevada College, only two majors are offered: Project Management, and Building/Construction Site Management/Manager....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 10 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,542
#25 #25 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. Platt College-Riverside Riverside, CA Every year, Platt College-Riverside grants about 32 degrees to students studying Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,542
#26 #26 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. City University of Seattle Seattle, WA At City University of Seattle, the most popular majors students pursue are Business Administration and Management, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, and Applied Psychology....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,723
#27 #27 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. Amberton University Garland, TX At Amberton University, the most popular majors students study are Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Business Administration and Management, General, and Accounting. In fact, Amberton University grants 34 degrees per year to graduating Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other students....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,969
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About Project Management

Project Management programs prepare individuals to apply quantitative and qualitative knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to manage projects in a wide range of fields and occupations. Includes instruction in project planning, risk management, cost and time management, contracts and procurement, accounting, statistics, decision making, and human resources.

Of the 764 Project Management degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, 59% percent of whom are men and the other 41% percent are women. Did you know that Colorado has more students being awarded a degree in Project Management than any other state? In fact, Colorado granted 223 degrees last year! The average annual income for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Project Management is $49,500.

Popularity of Project Management Degrees in the U.S.

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Careers

The highest paying careers for Project Management majors include Managers, All Other, Project Management Specialists and Business Teachers, Postsecondary. However, another thing to think about is how much demand there is for certain jobs. Jobs that are in high need that a degree in Project Management can prepare you for are Managers, All Other, Project Management Specialists and Business Teachers, Postsecondary.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Project Management majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Project Management majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students

764

Female Students

316 (41%)

Male Students

448 (58%)

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#1 Best College for Project Management in the U.S.

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980–1,190

$61,481

#2 Best College for Project Management in the U.S.

91%

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1,040–1,180

$60,617

#3 Best College for Project Management in the U.S.

66%

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1,150–1,340

$67,052

#4 Best College for Project Management in the U.S.

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$55,151

#5 Best College for Project Management in the U.S.

82%

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1,050–1,280

$61,311

#6 Best College for Project Management in the U.S.

58%

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1,120–1,280

$56,629

#7 Best College for Project Management in the U.S.

98%

14

920–1,150

$56,995

#8 Best College for Project Management in the U.S.

83%

10

1,010–1,210

$56,629

#9 Best College for Project Management in the U.S.

76%

8

1,000–1,140

$57,474

#10 Best College for Project Management in the U.S.

72%

23

990–1,240

$56,316

#11 Best College for Project Management in the U.S.

94%

6

1,060–1,340

$60,144

#12 Best College for Project Management in the U.S.

92%

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#13 Best College for Project Management in the U.S.

75%

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1,140–1,400

$60,476

#14 Best College for Project Management in the U.S.

88%

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920–1,180

$57,206

#15 Best College for Project Management in the U.S.

84%

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1,010–1,280

$59,761

#16 Best College for Project Management in the U.S.

54%

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