Construction Management at San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario

Ontario, CA · Private for-profit · Associate Degree

with a smaller student body of 1,022 in Ontario, CA.

Program Analysis

At $53,053/yr, Construction Management graduates from San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario land near the $57,550 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

AI exposure is significant at 49% of job tasks, producing a 33% spread between best and worst-case decade earnings. The field isn't immune to disruption.

The median debt load of $19,130 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios in vocational education.

With only 6 programs offering Construction Management nationally, this is a niche field. San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario ranks #6 among them.

The five-year earnings trajectory from $53,053 to $76,663 shows 45% growth, reflecting steady but unremarkable salary progression.

60 /100
TradeSchoolOutlook Score
53
Low End
60
Score
62
High End
Earnings $53,053/yr (-8% vs median)
AI-Proof Moderate (51% shielded)
Job Market Very Large (133,100 openings/yr)

Earnings Overview

Projected 10-Year Earnings
$831K
9.6% annual growth
Viable Career Paths
3 of 3
Occupations with strong AI resilience

Projected 10-Year Earnings

Based on actual graduate salary data and Bureau of Labor Statistics growth projections.

Median Debt at Graduation
$19,130
4.3 months of Year 1 earnings
Reported Earnings (5 Year)
$76,663
45% growth from Year 1

Top Career Paths

Top career paths for Construction Management graduates by median salary.

Career Path Median Salary Growth AI-ProofAI
Construction managers $106,980 +8.7% 56%
Project management specialists $100,750 +5.6% 45%
Business teachers, postsecondary $97,270 +5.7% 51%
Construction managers
$106,980
+8.7% growth 56% AI-proof
Project management specialists
$100,750
+5.6% growth 45% AI-proof
Business teachers, postsecondary
$97,270
+5.7% growth 51% AI-proof

Construction Management Career Guide

Construction Management opens doors to multiple career tracks. Our pillar guide covers every mapped occupation with salary data and AI resilience ratings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a 60/100 TradeSchoolOutlook Score mean for Construction Management at San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario?
At 60/100, the score looks reasonable — but Construction Management is a high-scoring trade overall. Compared to peers, this program's earnings and ROI fall below the median.
How vulnerable is Construction Management to AI automation?
AI won't eliminate Construction Management careers, but it may reshape them. At San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario, a score of 60/100 already accounts for the 49% task exposure — the ROI calculation factors in reduced employment probability.
What's the job market like for Construction Management from San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario?
At 133,100 annual openings, Construction Management has a very large employment base. San Joaquin Valley College-Ontario graduates benefit from broad demand, particularly given consistent replacement demand and industry growth.
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