Master’s Degrees in Project Management
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Education Levels of Project Management Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,583 students earned their master's degree in project management. This earns it the #15 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 | 1,583 |
| Basic Certificate | 881 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 836 |
| Graduate Certificate | 830 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 58 |
| Associate Degree | 41 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 8 |
Earnings of Project Management Majors With Master’s Degrees
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Student Debt
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Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in project management. About 51.2% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 810 |
| Women | 773 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of project management master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 110 |
| Black or African American | 231 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 236 |
| White | 733 |
| International Students | 78 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 195 |
Most Popular Project Management Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 69 colleges that offer a master’s degree in project management. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Capella University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for project management majors who are seeking their master's degree. Roughly 38,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,148 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,784 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 186 people received their master's degree in project management from Capella University. Of these students, 56% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Southern California is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in project management. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. The project management program at University of Southern California awarded 148 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 45% of this group were women, and 65% 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. Each year, around 12,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 91 people received their master's degree in project management from Colorado State University - Global Campus. Around 36% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.
The 4th most popular school in the country for project management majors who are seeking their master's degree is Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,728 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,916 per year. The project management program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide awarded 89 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 33% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for project management majors who are seeking their master's degree is Grantham University. Roughly 6,400 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 2020-2021 academic year, 71 people received their master's degree in project management from Grantham University. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 32% were women.
Georgetown University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in project management. Each year, around 19,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,672 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 60 master's degrees were handed out to project management majors at Georgetown. About 55% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wisconsin - Platteville comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in project management. Roughly 7,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,418 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,831 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 58 master's degrees were handed out to project management majors at UW - Platteville. About 43% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for project management majors who are seeking their master's degree is Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global. Each year, around 10,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,453 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,715 per year. The project management program at Indiana Wesleyan University - National & Global awarded 54 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 52% of this group were women, and 41% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for project management majors who are seeking their master's degree is Central Michigan University. Each year, around 17,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,194 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 51 people received their master's degree in project management from Central Michigan. About 41% of this group were women, and 39% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in project management. Roughly 5,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $38,780 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,890 per year. The project management program at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota awarded 51 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 67% were women and 18% 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 Florida Institute of Technology - Online. Each year, around 1,700 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 43 master's degrees were handed out to project management majors at Florida Institute of Technology - Online. About 40% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Liberty University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in project management. Roughly 93,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,409 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,847 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 master's degrees were handed out to project management majors at Liberty University. About 44% of this group were women, and 24% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 7,800 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 41 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 100% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 66% were women.
Amberton University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in project management. Roughly 1,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,550 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,840 per year. The project management program at Amberton University awarded 40 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 35% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Kansas comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in project management. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,092 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,989 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 people received their master's degree in project management from KU. About 21% of this group were women, and 32% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 16th most popular school in the country for project management majors who are seeking their master's degree is George Washington University. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. The project management program at George Washington University awarded 37 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 51% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Brandeis University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in project management. Each year, around 5,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,408 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,498 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 36 master's degrees were handed out to project management majors at Brandeis. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 64% were women.
Aspen University comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in project management. Roughly 9,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,545 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $3,900 per year. The project management program at Aspen University awarded 31 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 65% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 19th most popular school in the country for project management majors who are seeking their master's degree is Florida Institute of Technology. Roughly 6,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,346 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,338 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 people received their master's degree in project management from Florida Tech. About 26% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Cornerstone University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in project management. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $27,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,160 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 people received their master's degree in project management from Cornerstone. About 52% of this group were women, and 17% 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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