Match me: Geoscience or Construction Mgmt or Urban Planning or Geography [VA resident, 4.0 UW, 36 ACT superscore, <55K if possible]

Have him check out the University of Florida. The Rinker School of Construction Management program is probably the best in the country. Job placement in the program is the highest of any major at UF. They have their own career fair and the Alumni base is off the charts. UF also has the other fields of study you have mentioned and he could double major in Construction and one of the others, like Urban Planning. Yes, UF is a tough admit but not impossible. He has a strong resume. If you decide to tour UF make sure you request a tour of the Construction Management program. They do individual tours out side the main campus tour.

Btw, Geosciences, Geography. and Urban Planning are one thing in terms of a career, but Construction Management is another as I will argue it much more demanding but also very lucrative.

If he ends up studying Geography, Geosciences or Urban Planning, but decides he might still want to pursue Construction Management. Most of the good CM schools (UF, Auburn, Purdue, Arizona State, etc.) have a one year Masters in Construction Management program.

Lastly, UNC is an excellent school with great school spirit and a very engaging Alumni base. Strong Urban Planning Department, but no Construction Management.

2 Likes