Master Degree: Construction Degree and Programs

Most jobs in construction do not require a master's degree, however obtaining one can enhance your career opportunities. Construction managment is a growing field that involves overseeing construction projects. Construction managers can earn significantly higher salaries than other construction workers, averaging $38.39 an hour or $79,860 annually, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Sixty colleges and universities in the U.S. offer master's degrees in either construction management or construction science. You can also get a master's degree in business administration or finance, both of which can prove useful if you want to start your own construction company. An advanced degree earned through either an on-campus or online education program may also help you find employment at one of the larger, more profitable construction firms.

Course work can include:

• Construction methods and materials
• Cost estimating
• Engineering and architectural sciences
• Project control and development
• Site planning

Immediately upon graduation, you may start as an assistant to a current construction manager or as a management trainee.