Public Works Management
A program of study that focuses on public works management skills and public works operation. Includes instruction in accountability, budget, conflict resolution strategies, ethics, finance, human resources, labor and employee relations, and operations management.
- Schools offering
- 1
- Annual completions
- 2
- Typical degree level
- Associate's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $65k
About this major
A program of study that focuses on public works management skills and public works operation. Includes instruction in accountability, budget, conflict resolution strategies, ethics, finance, human resources, labor and employee relations, and operations management.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managers, all other | $137k | +4.5% | Bachelor's degree |
| Construction managers | $107k | +8.7% | Bachelor's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$65k
Top colleges for Public Works Management
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Range Community College | Westminster, CO | 2 | 0 | 2 |