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#1 #1 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, Finance, General, Psychology, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 63% Annual Degrees Awarded 29 SAT Score 1,190–1,380 Median Starting Salary $67,052
#2 #2 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. Minnesota State University Moorhead Moorhead, MN Every year, Minnesota State University Moorhead grants around 102 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Psychology, General, Elementary Education and Teaching, and Social Work....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 26 SAT Score 970–1,210 Median Starting Salary $61,481
#3 #3 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN Each year, Bemidji State University awards around 133 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 56% Annual Degrees Awarded 23 SAT Score 970–1,180 Median Starting Salary $60,617
#4 #4 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 13 SAT Score 1,010–1,360 Median Starting Salary $60,144
#5 #5 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 130 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,151
#6 #6 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. Wentworth Institute of Technology Boston, MA Each year, Wentworth Institute of Technology grants around 120 degrees to students studying Computer Science, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Construction Management, Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology, and Mechanical Engineering....view more Acceptance Rate 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 11 SAT Score 1,210–1,460 Median Starting Salary $60,119
#7 #7 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln, NE At Nebraska Wesleyan University, the three most popular college majors students study are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business/Commerce, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 72% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 1,110–1,290 Median Starting Salary $61,415
#8 #8 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. Kansas State University Manhattan, KS Every year, Kansas State University awards around 200 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 88% Annual Degrees Awarded 18 SAT Score 1,040–1,290 Median Starting Salary $61,311
#9 #9 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. Charleston Southern University Charleston, SC Each year, Charleston Southern University grants around 77 degrees to students majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, General, Social Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 96% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 950–1,170 Median Starting Salary $57,474
#10 #10 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. Adrian College Adrian, MI At Adrian College, the three most popular college majors students study are Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Business Administration and Management, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 73% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score 920–1,170 Median Starting Salary $62,886
#11 #11 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. University of Kansas Lawrence, KS Every year, the University of Kansas grants about 276 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Finance, General, Journalism, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 12 SAT Score 1,050–1,310 Median Starting Salary $58,853
#12 #12 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. Cumberland University Lebanon, TN Each year, Cumberland University grants about 45 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 970–1,140 Median Starting Salary $58,201
#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, Psychology, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General. In fact, Saint Louis University awards 162 degrees annually to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 75% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 1,140–1,370 Median Starting Salary $60,476
#14 #14 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. Louisiana Christian University Pineville, LA At Louisiana Christian University, the most popular majors students study are Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 77% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 980–1,150 Median Starting Salary $57,184
#15 #15 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. Syracuse University Syracuse, NY At Syracuse University, the most popular majors students pursue are Psychology, General, Economics, General, Finance, and General. In fact, Syracuse University awards 291 degrees annually to graduating Psychology, General students....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,310–1,440 Median Starting Salary $60,572
#16 #16 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO Every year, Colorado Christian University awards about 102 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 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score 1,010–1,210 Median Starting Salary $56,629
#17 #17 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. Siena University Loudonville, NY Annually, Siena University grants around 109 degrees to those studying Psychology, General, the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Marketing/Marketing Management, General, Finance, General, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,190–1,440 Median Starting Salary $63,907
#18 #18 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. Park University Parkville, MO Each year, Park University awards around 242 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 69% Annual Degrees Awarded 8 SAT Score 930–1,140 Median Starting Salary $55,934
#19 #19 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 Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other, Psychology, General, and General Studies. In fact, the University of North Texas grants 708 degrees every year to Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other majors....view more Acceptance Rate 71% Annual Degrees Awarded 9 SAT Score 960–1,230 Median Starting Salary $56,316
#20 #20 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. Columbia College Columbia, MO Every year, Columbia College awards around 188 degrees to students majoring in General Studies, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Business/Commerce, General, Psychology, General, and Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 930–1,120 Median Starting Salary $55,928
#21 #21 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ Annually, Arizona State University Campus Immersion grants around 1433 degrees to students studying Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 1,060–1,260 Median Starting Salary $53,575
#22 #22 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. Linfield University McMinnville, OR At Linfield University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Psychology, and General. In fact, Linfield University grants 219 degrees every year to graduating Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse students....view more Acceptance Rate 85% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,050–1,240 Median Starting Salary $60,701
#23 #23 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. Oakland University Rochester Hills, MI Each year, Oakland University awards around 459 degrees to those studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 89% Annual Degrees Awarded 6 SAT Score 900–1,180 Median Starting Salary $57,206
#24 #24 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, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 94% Annual Degrees Awarded 3 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,542
#25 #25 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 149 degrees to those majoring in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, which is the school’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 99% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score 880–1,140 Median Starting Salary $56,995
#26 #26 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. Georgetown College Georgetown, KY Every year, Georgetown College grants about 27 degrees to those majoring in Psychology, General, which is the institution’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Business/Commerce, General, Communication, General, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 93% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 1,080–1,210 Median Starting Salary $60,151
#27 #27 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. Boise State University Boise, ID At Boise State University, the three most popular college majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business/Commerce, General, Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, and Other....view more Acceptance Rate 84% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score 920–1,130 Median Starting Salary $56,796
#28 #28 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT Each year, Albertus Magnus College grants around 40 degrees to those studying Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Psychology, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, and Accounting....view more Acceptance Rate 59% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 840–1,070 Median Starting Salary $57,745
#29 #29 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. Reinhardt University Waleska, GA At Reinhardt University, the most popular majors students pursue are Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, Business Administration and Management, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more Acceptance Rate 62% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score 970–1,170 Median Starting Salary $58,258
#30 #30 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. Davenport University Grand Rapids, MI At Davenport University, the most popular majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,640
#31 #31 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, Dental Hygiene/Hygienist, and Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist. In fact, the College of Southern Nevada awards 76 degrees per year to Project Management majors....view more Acceptance Rate -- Annual Degrees Awarded 76 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,542
#32 #32 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. Colorado State University Global Denver, 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 590 degrees per year to graduating Information Technology students....view more Acceptance Rate 98% Annual Degrees Awarded 179 SAT Score 890–970 Median Starting Salary $58,542
#33 #33 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 55% Annual Degrees Awarded 109 SAT Score 1,020–1,270 Median Starting Salary $56,629
#34 #34 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 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 19 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,542
#35 #35 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 Computer Science....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 130 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,542
#36 #36 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 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Business Administration and Management, General, and Project Management....view more Acceptance Rate 90% Annual Degrees Awarded 36 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,542
#37 #37 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. Capella University Minneapolis, MN Each year, Capella University awards around 9210 degrees to students studying Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 110 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,542
#38 #38 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. Platt College-Riverside Riverside, CA Every year, Platt College-Riverside grants about 16 degrees to students studying Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician, which is the institution’s most popular major....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 5 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,542
#39 #39 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 9 degrees per year to graduating Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other students....view more Acceptance Rate 64% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,969
#40 #40 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, Medical/Health Management and Clinical Assistant/Specialist, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 49% Annual Degrees Awarded 17 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,542
#41 #41 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 Elementary Education and Teaching....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 4 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $55,723
#42 #42 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. Arizona State University Digital Immersion Scottsdale, AZ At Arizona State University Digital Immersion, the most popular majors students study are Psychology, General, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, Biology/Biological Sciences, and General....view more Acceptance Rate 67% Annual Degrees Awarded 7 SAT Score 860–1,020 Median Starting Salary $57,052
#43 #43 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. Herzing University-New Orleans Metairie, LA At Herzing University-New Orleans, the most popular majors students study are Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health/Health Care Administration/Management, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 92% Annual Degrees Awarded 1 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,542
#44 #44 Best College for Project Management in the U.S. South College Knoxville, TN Each year, South College awards about 394 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, Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician, and Criminal Justice/Safety Studies....view more Acceptance Rate 100% Annual Degrees Awarded 2 SAT Score -- Median Starting Salary $58,542
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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 1,039 Project Management degrees granted each year at the Bachelors degree level, 55% percent of whom are men and the other 45% 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 312 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

1,039

Female Students

465 (44%)

Male Students

574 (55%)

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

63%

29

1,190–1,380

$67,052

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

59%

26

970–1,210

$61,481

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

56%

23

970–1,180

$60,617

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

93%

13

1,010–1,360

$60,144

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

100%

130

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$55,151

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

88%

11

1,210–1,460

$60,119

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

72%

5

1,110–1,290

$61,415

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

88%

18

1,040–1,290

$61,311

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

96%

7

950–1,170

$57,474

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

73%

5

920–1,170

$62,886

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

93%

12

1,050–1,310

$58,853

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

67%

6

970–1,140

$58,201

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

75%

6

1,140–1,370

$60,476

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

77%

2

980–1,150

$57,184

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

49%

1

1,310–1,440

$60,572

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

100%

3

1,010–1,210