A degree in construction management focuses on creating and executing construction projects. You act as the middleman between agencies and construction contract firms. You plan, design and construct capitol improvement projects. A degree in this field will prepare you to work with agencies and builders so you are efficient in managing your time, cost and safety. You will have to work with contracts, construction schedules, various employers and laborers as well as be on-site a lot.

The US Dept. of Labor reports the construction management field will grow upwards of 17 percent in the next 5 years.