Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, Del E. Webb School of Construction • Tempe, AZ • Campus and Online • $508.80/Credit (In-State, incl. fees)
Arizona State University offers 2 construction management pathways:
- B.S. in Construction Management and Technology (Tempe or online)
- M.S. in Construction Management and Technology (Tempe or online)
Program Pathways Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.S. (Tempe) | $61.1K in-state / $159.7K out-of-state | 4 years (8 semesters + 2 summer internships) | 120 |
| B.S. (Online) | $68.2K in-state / $87.9K out-of-state | 4 years (8 semesters + 2 summer internships) | 120 |
| M.S. (Tempe) | $22.5K in-state / $51.1K out-of-state | 1.5 years (3 semesters) | 30 |
| M.S. (Online) | $19.2K in-state / $19.2K out-of-state | About 2 years (5 semesters) | 30 |
Tuition estimates use ASU’s 2026-27 published tuition plus mandatory fees; summer internship credits use summer 2026 rates.
- Why choose it: ASU’s B.S. requires two 320-hour internships (640 hours total), gated by OSHA 30 training inside its safety course, and carries both ACCE and ABET ANSAC accreditation, online included.
- Trade-off: The online B.S. costs Arizona residents about $7,100 more than Tempe, while out-of-state students save about $71,700 by choosing online.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Credentials Offered | B.S. and M.S. in Construction Management and Technology |
| Format | Campus (Tempe) or Online for both degrees |
| Campus Location | Tempe campus; online students attend no campus sessions |
| Credit Hours | B.S. 120; M.S. 30 |
| Internship | B.S.: two required summer internships, 320 work-hours each; M.S.: none required |
| Programmatic Accreditation | B.S.: ACCE and ABET ANSAC; M.S.: none listed |
| Software Taught | BIM named; specific software not clearly stated |
| Industry Certifications | OSHA 30, completed within CON 271 Construction Safety |
| Transfer Pathway | Fulton transfer criteria; no CM-specific community college map confirmed |
| Math Requirement | MAT 170 Precalculus (minimum C), plus statistics and one physics course |
| Tuition | Tempe B.S. $7,408/semester in-state; online B.S. $720/credit plus term fees |
B.S. in Construction Management and Technology
The estimated tuition for the B.S. at Arizona State University is approximately $61,056 in-state at Tempe (120 credits at about $508.80/credit, derived from flat-rate semesters). The program can generally be completed in about 4 years (8 semesters plus two summer internships).
The Construction Management and Technology, BS is offered at Tempe and through ASU Online under the same 2026-27 checksheet. Online classes run 7.5 to 15 weeks, with the next online start on January 11, 2027. ASU also lists the degree through ASU Local, a hybrid model with weekly in-person coaching at select hub sites.
B.S. Curriculum
The checksheet lists 24 required CON courses (66 credits) plus 12 credits of upper-division CON electives. A business core of accounting, business law, management strategy and macroeconomics sits alongside them.
- Math and science: MAT 170 Precalculus, STP 226 Elements of Statistics, PHY 111/113 General Physics with lab (4 credits)
- Structures sequence: CON 221 Applied Statics, CON 223 Strength of Materials, CON 310 Testing of Materials, CON 424 Structural Design
- Building systems: CON 273 Electrical Construction Fundamentals and Project Management, CON 345 Mechanical Systems
- Methods: CON 243 Heavy Construction Equipment, Methods and Materials; CON 252 Building Construction Methods, Materials, and Equipment; CON 244 Working Drawing Analysis
- Cost and time: CON 383 Construction Estimating or CON 486 Infrastructure Construction Estimating, CON 495 Construction Planning and Scheduling, CON 487 Project Controls
- Management and law: CON 455 Construction Project Management, CON 496 Construction Contract Administration, LES 305 Business Law and Ethics for Managers, MGT 380 Management and Strategy, ACC 382 Accounting and Financial Analysis
- Technology and sustainability: CON 251 Microcomputer Applications for Construction, CON 453 Construction Technology, CON 448 Sustainable Construction
- Capstone: CON 491 Construction Project Capstone
The balance tilts slightly technical. About 11 technical courses (32 credits) cover statics, materials, structural design, systems and methods. About 9 management and business courses (27 credits) cover estimating, scheduling, controls, contracts, accounting and law. The math ceiling is precalculus, so the degree stays well below the calculus load of ASU’s own ABET EAC Construction Engineering BSE. Eleven requirements carry a C minimum, including CON 244, CON 252, MAT 170 and first-year composition.
More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- The degree page describes heavy, commercial, residential and specialty “emphasis areas,” but the 2026-27 checksheet has no emphasis subplans. Emphasis comes only from the 12 elective credits.
- The checksheet itemizes 110 credits. The remaining 10 come from General Studies and free electives.
- Specific software (scheduling, estimating, BIM platforms) is not clearly stated.
B.S. Internship and Field Experience
- Required: Yes, two courses: CON 296 Summer Field Internship and CON 484 Internship (1 credit each)
- Hours: 320 work-hours per internship, 640 total, completed in the term of registration
- Timing: Summer, unless the Internship Director and program chair approve otherwise
- Prerequisites: OSHA 30 completed within CON 271 for CON 296; CON 296 with a C or better for CON 484
- Placement: Student-found; an offer letter is uploaded and the employer signs the course agreement
- Paid status: Not clearly stated
- Support: Career fairs each semester, an advisory board and an Industry Partner Circle, per ASU
Two full summers on a jobsite give graduates a work history employers can check before a first full-time offer. The OSHA 30 gate also means every intern arrives with safety training already on file. The trade-off is cost and logistics: both internships are paid credit hours, and online students must secure local employers on their own.
You Should Know
- ASU warns that summer internship enrollment may affect financial aid.
- Online students follow the same two-internship requirement as Tempe students.
B.S. Admissions
Admission follows Fulton Schools of Engineering standards, which are higher than ASU’s general minimums.
- First-year: 1210 SAT, 24 ACT, 3.00 GPA in ASU competency courses, or top 25% class rank; no math or science competency deficiencies
- Transfer, under 24 credits: 3.00 transfer GPA plus the first-year test or GPA criteria
- Transfer, 24+ credits: 3.00 transfer GPA, or 2.50 transfer GPA with 2.75 GPA in CON 100, CON 101, CON 244, CON 252 and MAT 170 (or equivalents)
- Online applicants: Same program criteria; ASU Online’s Earned Admission route still requires meeting program requirements
- Accelerated option: B.S. plus M.S. in as little as five years; approval typically comes in the junior year
M.S. in Construction Management and Technology
The estimated tuition for the M.S. at Arizona State University is approximately $22,479 in-state at Tempe (30 credits at about $749.30/credit, derived from three flat-rate semesters) or $19,230 online for any U.S. student. The program can generally be completed in about 1.5 years on campus or about 2 years online.
The Construction Management and Technology, MS runs at Tempe and through ASU Online (10 classes, 7.5 to 15 weeks each). Durations are derived: three 10-credit semesters on campus, and five 6-credit semesters online.
M.S. Curriculum
The M.S. is mostly electives. Only 6 credits are fixed by category.
- Project Management and Controls core (3 credits, choose 1 of 12): includes CON 502 Front-End Planning, CON 545 Construction Project Management, CON 551 Project Delivery Methods, CON 589 Construction Company Financial Control
- Construction Technology core (3 credits, choose 1 of 8): includes CON 508 Engineering and Construction Failures, CON 554 Trenchless Construction Methods, CON 571 Construction of Advanced Technology Facilities, CON 575 Information Technology in Construction
- Electives or research: 18-24 credits of CON 500-level work; other graduate courses need advisor approval
- Culminating experience: CON 593 Applied Project (3), CON 597 Graduate Capstone (3) or CON 599 Thesis (6)
- Subject areas named by ASU: construction management, facilities management, heavy construction, specialty construction, commercial and residential
The open structure suits students who already know their niche. A facilities manager and a heavy-civil project engineer can build very different plans of study. Students who want a fixed sequence get less structure here.
More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- Assigned construction deficiency courses do not count toward the 30 credits, so non-construction graduates may pay for extra courses.
- The written comprehensive exam option is reserved for admitted Ph.D. students.
M.S. Internship and Field Experience
- Required: No
- Optional: CON 584 Graduate Internship, mainly for F-1 students seeking CPT
- Credit: CON 584 does not count toward the 30-credit degree
The M.S. assumes field experience comes from work, not coursework. Career changers without jobsite time should weigh the applied project or capstone, which tie coursework to real projects.
M.S. Admissions
Applicants are expected to arrive competent in basic construction topics.
- Degree: Bachelor’s or master’s from a regionally accredited institution
- GPA: 3.00 in the last 60 hours of the first bachelor’s, or 3.00 in an applicable master’s
- Materials: Transcripts, resume, personal statement and an evaluation of academic and professional background
- Online prerequisite knowledge: Precalculus, physics, strength of materials, estimating, scheduling, contracts and construction computer applications
- Campus deadlines: March 1 priority for fall; October 1 priority for spring
- GRE: Not listed
Tuition
Tempe undergraduates pay a flat $7,408 per semester in-state ($6,089 tuition plus $1,319 in surcharge and fees) once enrolled in 7 or more credits. Online undergraduates pay $580 per credit in tuition plus a $140-per-credit engineering college fee. See the ASU tuition and fee schedules.
| Fee (per semester, 2026-27) | Tempe In-State (7+ cr) | Tempe Out-of-State (12+ cr) | Online (per credit) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,089 | $17,858 | $580 (in-state capped at $6,089 from 11 credits) |
| Tuition surcharge | $175 | $175 | None |
| Engineering college fee | $640 | $1,095 | $140/credit |
| Student-initiated fee | $404 | $404 | $78/term |
| Advanced Technology Fee | $100 | $100 | $100/term |
| Total | $7,408 | $19,632 | $720/credit + $178/term |
- B.S. Tempe: 8 × $7,408 + 2 summer credits × $896 = $61,056 in-state; 8 × $19,632 + 2 × $1,297 = $159,650 out-of-state
- B.S. Online: 118 credits over 8 terms + 2 summer credits × $763 = $68,182 in-state; $87,910 out-of-state
- M.S. Tempe: 3 × $7,493 = $22,479 in-state; 3 × $17,049 = $51,147 out-of-state (10 credits per semester)
- M.S. Online: 5 × $3,846 = $19,230 for any U.S. student (6 credits per semester at $605/credit plus fees)
Be aware that:
- Summer internship credits use summer 2026 rates (2025-26 schedule); 2027 rates are not yet published.
- Western-state residents may qualify for WUE pricing at 150% of resident tuition plus fees on campus; eligibility is set by ASU.
- ASU notes some graduate programs carry differential tuition or program fees. A Fulton graduate program fee for this M.S. is not shown on the general schedule; confirm with ASU’s tuition estimator.
- M.S. deficiency courses add cost outside the 30-credit total.
- Barrett, the Honors College adds $1,100 per fall and spring semester.
- Credits beyond Arizona’s excess-hours threshold carry a surcharge.
- ASU Local pricing for this degree is not clearly stated.
Residency decides the cheapest route. Arizona residents pay less at Tempe because the flat rate absorbs heavy course loads, while the online college fee is charged per credit. Out-of-state students face a $159,650 Tempe bill but $87,910 online, the same accredited degree. The online M.S. costs the same for every U.S. student and undercuts the in-state Tempe M.S. by about $3,250.
Why Choose This Construction Management Program?
Best suited for students who want an accredited CM bachelor’s with guaranteed jobsite time, and for out-of-state students who want that degree without nonresident campus tuition.
Arizona residents choosing a format. Tempe is cheaper for residents at $61,056 versus $68,182 online. Tempe also sits in the Phoenix internship market the school highlights. Online fits residents who work full time and can secure their own summer placements.
Out-of-state students. The online B.S. saves about $71,740 against Tempe nonresident tuition. The diploma does not say “online,” and the accreditation and internship rules are the same.
Comparing Arizona options. The University of Arizona offers construction management as a short emphasis inside an ABET EAC civil engineering degree at about $62,824 in-state. ASU’s B.S. is a full management degree at a similar in-state price. Students set on calculus and a PE route should compare ASU’s own Construction Engineering BSE instead. Working professionals with a bachelor’s get the lowest graduate price through the online M.S.
Accreditation and Credentials
Arizona State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Institutional accreditation supports credit transfer and federal financial aid eligibility.
The B.S. holds two programmatic accreditations. It appears on the American Council for Construction Education baccalaureate list (Rev. 2024.03.13). ASU also lists it as accredited by the Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission of ABET under the Construction Management Criteria. ASU says the ABET status qualifies students for some ABET-only scholarships. Accreditation covers the online B.S., since it is the same degree. ASU lists only HLC accreditation for the M.S.
Every B.S. student completes OSHA 30 training inside CON 271 before the first internship. ASU states its licensure-related programs are designed to meet Arizona requirements, and that requirements in other states may differ. ASU does not claim contractor-license experience credit for the degree.