Master's Degree in Project Management Jobs

Excel in Your Project Management Career

  • Over 1,046,300 jobs available for experienced PMs.1 
  • $135,000 average salaries2 

With myriad open opportunities, as well as potential salaries that can reach higher than $140,000, professionals who choose to earn the online Master of Science in Project Management (MSPM) are making an excellent choice as they seek to advance their careers.

Accredited by the PMI Global Accreditation Center, OHIO’s online MSPM helps prepare you for PMP® and CAPM® certifications and delivers the in-demand skills that employers are seeking. You’ll be prepared to overcome challenges, engage stakeholders, and lead teams to drive change and deliver strategic value. Throughout the program, you will be able to: 

  • Hone vital change and risk management skills
  • Master Agile project management
  • Study a curriculum aligned with PMBOK® guidelines

Top Jobs with a Master's in Project Management

Graduate with a PMI GAC accredited credential and build a rewarding career helping teams succeed.

  • Director of Project Management

    $133,036

    average annual salary3

  • Project Management Consultant

    $94,474

    average annual salary4

  • Project Manager III

    $115,931

    average annual salary5

Achieve Your Goals with Project Management

Earning the MSPM degree from Ohio University can position you to earn salaries of more than $135,0002. The online MSPM curriculum is accredited by the PMI Global Accreditation Center and helps prepare graduates for PMP® and CAPM® certifications. You'll graduate with your master's degree, along with a graduate certificate in your specialization area, as applicable.

According to PMI’s most recent Talent Gap report6, up to 30 million people globally, will be needed by 2035 to fill all of the project management-oriented positions expected to open. Earn your MSPM degree and become the tech-savvy project professional that organizations across all industries will need as they build for the future.

  • More than 77,000 new jobs by 20331
  • Qualify to sit for the PMP®, CAPM® and other recognized certification exams post-graduation 

Student Testimonial

“There were two key points made by Dr. Rapp that I have found very valuable in the short time since the LDC. The entire experience was worth the effort.” 
– Jesse C. Roush, MS in Project Management, Class of 2024

Jesse C. Roush

Program Outcomes and Skills Acquired

What You'll Learn

  • Learn to demonstrate and apply project management tools and techniques to successfully execute projects in a business setting.
  • Learn to use analytical thinking skills to solve project management and business problems.
  • Learn to exhibit leadership skills relevant to the business and project management profession.
  • Learn to demonstrate effective communication skills.

Skills You'll Gain

  • The ability to meet the needs of managing complex projects.
  • The ability to initiate, plan, execute, control, and close projects.
  • The ability to understand and implement key problem-solving tools used in both leans and six sigma methodologies.
  • The ability to work within the conceptual frameworks of accounting, disclosure standards for general-purpose financial statements, and more.

Career Services

Ohio University's online students have access to free career support through OHIO Online Career Services. Connect with a personal career coach, access AI-assisted resume and interview tools, explore job search resources, and tap into alumni networking — all designed to support you wherever you are in your career journey.

Learn about Career Services

Personalized Career Coaching

Schedule a one-on-one appointment with the OHIO Online Career Services team for personalized guidance on career goals, job search strategy, and professional development.

Job Search Resources

The OHIO Online Career Hub provides resume templates, interview practice tools, job boards, and professional development webinars.

Professional Development Sessions

OHIO students can also participate in free professional development sessions led by industry experts. These live, virtual sessions cover topics like career self-concept, basic job search skills, and how to qualify for promotions and prepare for leadership opportunities.

Sources

  1. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. Project Management Specialists. Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/project-management-specialists.htm.
  2. Earning Power: Project Management Salary Survey Fourteenth Edition. Retrieved April 24, 2026, from https://www.pmi.org/learning/careers/project-management-salary-survey.
  3. Payscale.com. Average Project Management Director Salary. Retrieved April 24, 2026, from https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Project_Management_Director/Salary.
  4. Payscale.com. Average Project Management Consultant Salary. Retrieved April 24, 2026, from https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Project_Management_Consultant/Salary.
  5. Salary.com. Project Manager III Salary in the United States. Retrieved April 24, 2026, from https://www.salary.com/research/salary/benchmark/project-manager-iii-salary.
  6. PMI.org. Global Project Management Talent Gap. Retrieved April 24, 2026, from https://www.pmi.org/learning/thought-leadership/global-project-management-talent-gap.
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