Best Construction Management Schools Near Branson, MO (2026)

Branson, Missouri has 4 accredited schools offering construction management programs, with tuition ranging from $8,400 to $31,756 per year for indexed programs. Branson has a population of about 12,760. Median household income is $54,961 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Missouri, the top-earning construction management-related role is Construction Manager at a median $112,230 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Construction Management Schools to Branson

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer construction management programs near Branson, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Branson city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Branson. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Missouri State University-Springfield

Springfield, MO 38.1 miles from Branson BOC Score 56.3
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,827
Avg net price $17,613/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 83

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

State Fair Community College

Sedalia, MO 141.4 miles from Branson BOC Score 45.5
  • 2 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 31%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $35,562
Avg net price $7,985/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 37

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Central Missouri

Warrensburg, MO 148.1 miles from Branson BOC Score 54.8
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 64%
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $49,560
Avg net price $14,462/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,050
Out‑of‑state$18,600
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 61

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

State Technical College of Missouri

Linn, MO 148.7 miles from Branson BOC Score 69.9
  • 2 year
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,901
Avg net price $15,190/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Kansas City, MO 179.8 miles from Branson BOC Score 64.9
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,637
Avg net price $13,310/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 31

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Park University

Parkville, MO 191.7 miles from Branson BOC Score 41.2
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,309
Avg net price $21,032/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 58%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Missouri schools on the Missouri construction management page.


Construction Management Wages Near Branson

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Missouri, statewide)
Construction Manager$112,230
Cost Estimator$76,020
First-Line Supervisor of Construction Trades Workers$87,520

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Branson at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population12,760Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$54,961Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited construction management schools are near Branson, MO?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering construction management programs near Branson. The closest is Missouri State University-Springfield in Springfield, MO (37.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Pittsburg State University (94.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying construction management roles in Missouri?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying construction management-related roles in Missouri are: Construction Manager ($112,230), First-Line Supervisor of Construction Trades Workers ($87,520), Cost Estimator ($76,020). Wages for Branson workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Nixa instead of Branson?

Nixa, MO is 27.4 miles from Branson and has its own set of local construction management programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Branson an affordable place to study construction management?

Branson’s median household income of $54,961 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Branson while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Missouri public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Other Programs Available in Branson

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Branson:

Data verified: August 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.