Master’s Degrees in Project Management
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Education Levels of Project Management Majors
In 2018-2019, 1,231 master's degrees were awarded to project management majors. This earns it the #18 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in project management at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1,231 |
| Basic Certificate | 784 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 658 |
| Graduate Certificate | 564 |
| Associate’s Degree | 51 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 50 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 6 |
Earnings of Project Management Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for project management majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in project management. About 55.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 683 |
| Women | 548 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of project management master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 36 |
| Black or African American | 212 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 174 |
| White | 587 |
| International Students | 77 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 145 |
Most Popular Project Management Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 60 colleges that offer a master’s degree in project management. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for project management majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 14,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,912 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,268 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 134 master's degrees were handed out to project management majors at Embry-Riddle Worldwide. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women.
Capella University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in project management. Each year, around 37,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,767 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 122 master's degrees were handed out to project management majors at Capella University. About 57% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Colorado State University - Global Campus is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in project management. Roughly 12,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,000 per year.
The project management program at Colorado State University - Global Campus awarded 86 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 26% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women.
Grantham University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in project management. Roughly 8,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $4,200 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 80 people received their master's degree in project management from Grantham University. About 21% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wisconsin - Platteville comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in project management. Each year, around 8,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,418 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,640 per year.
The project management program at University of Wisconsin - Platteville awarded 76 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 43% were women.
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in project management. Roughly 5,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $36,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,180 per year.
The project management program at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota awarded 62 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 44% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Georgetown University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in project management. Roughly 19,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,336 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 55 people received their master's degree in project management from Georgetown. Of these students, 45% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida Institute of Technology - Online comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in project management. Each year, around 2,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,128 per year.
The project management program at Florida Institute of Technology - Online awarded 51 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Around 37% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for project management majors who are seeking their master's degree is Walden University. Roughly 50,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,428 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,039 per year.
The project management program at Walden University awarded 39 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 46% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
George Washington University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in project management. Roughly 28,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,453 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $31,770 per year.
The project management program at George Washington University awarded 39 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 33% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 11th most popular school in the country for project management majors who are seeking their master's degree is Central Michigan University. Roughly 21,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,383 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,700 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 37 people received their master's degree in project management from Central Michigan. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 68% were women.
Universidad del Este is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in project management. Each year, around 10,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,652 per year.
The project management program at Universidad del Este awarded 35 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 46% were women and 100% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Brandeis University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in project management. Each year, around 5,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,940 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 31 people received their master's degree in project management from Brandeis. About 58% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Universidad Metropolitana comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in project management. Each year, around 11,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,920 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $2,652 per year.
The project management program at Universidad Metropolitana awarded 27 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 56% of this group were women, and 100% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for project management majors who are seeking their master's degree is Cornerstone University. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $25,360 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,680 per year.
The project management program at Cornerstone University awarded 25 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 48% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 15th most popular school in the country for project management majors who are seeking their master's degree is Aspen University. Each year, around 5,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $3,600 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,900 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 25 people received their master's degree in project management from Aspen University. Of these students, 44% were women and 4% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 15th most popular school in the country for project management majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida Institute of Technology. Each year, around 6,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,338 per year.
The project management program at Florida Institute of Technology awarded 25 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. Of these students, 24% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Drexel University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in project management. Roughly 24,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $52,146 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,181 per year.
For the 2018-2019 academic year, 25 master's degrees were handed out to project management majors at Drexel. About 52% of this group were women, and 44% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for project management majors who are seeking their master's degree is Golden Gate University - San Francisco. Roughly 2,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,620 per year.
During the 2018-2019 academic year, 17 people received their master's degree in project management from Golden Gate University - San Francisco. About 35% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
City University of Seattle comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in project management. Roughly 2,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,120 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,430 per year.
The project management program at City University of Seattle awarded 17 master's degrees during the 2018-2019 school year. About 29% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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