Three Connecticut colleges offer construction management credentials profiled on this site: Central Connecticut State University (CCSU), CT State Community College, and the University of Hartford. Two are public and one is private. Together they offer 8 credentials: certificates at two schools, associate degrees at CT State, bachelor’s degrees at CCSU and Hartford, and a master’s at CCSU. CCSU’s B.S. is the only program on this page listed as ACCE accredited (per CCSU), and none holds ABET accreditation.
Estimated in-state costs run about $5.3K for a CT State certificate, $9.8K for CCSU’s graduate certificate, $10.7K for a CT State associate degree, $27.1K for CCSU’s M.S., and $51.9K for CCSU’s B.S. Hartford’s private B.S. lists at about $207.6K before aid.
Connecticut Construction Management Programs at a Glance
| School | Location | Credentials | Format | Credits | Est. In-State Tuition | Program Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Connecticut State University | New Britain, CT | Bachelor's, Certificate, Master's | Campus | 12–120 | $9,838–$51,880 | ACCE |
| CT State Community College | Hartford / Norwalk / Norwich, CT | Associate, Certificate | Campus | 28–62 | $5,338–$10,676 | None stated |
| University of Hartford | West Hartford, CT | Bachelor's | Campus | 127 | $207,632 | None stated |
Costs are estimated program totals (tuition plus mandatory fees at each school’s posted rates) from each school’s profile. CT State figures assume full-time study at its 12-credit tuition cap; CCSU’s graduate figures assume part-time study.
Best Connecticut Construction Management Programs by Goal
- ACCE accreditation: CCSU’s B.S. in New Britain is ACCE accredited per CCSU, with a required 3-credit internship. About $51.9K in-state.
- Lowest-cost start: CT State’s one-year certificates cost about $5.3K in-state, and its A.S. degrees about $10.7K.
- Two-year route to a bachelor’s: CT State’s Capital campus A.S. pairs building and heavy/highway courses like CCSU’s B.S., and CCSU’s transfer flowchart lists equivalents for four of its construction courses.
- Heavy/highway construction: CCSU teaches separate building and heavy/highway systems and estimating courses, and CT State’s Capital A.S. does the same at the two-year level.
- Engineering and design depth: the University of Hartford adds an architecture studio, calculus, structural analysis, soils and foundations, and transportation engineering. Hartford reports an average out-of-pocket cost of $34,735 a year after aid across all majors.
- Working professionals: CCSU’s 12-credit graduate certificate counts fully toward its 33-credit M.S., and both can be taken part time. About $9.8K and $27.1K in-state.
- Other New England residents: CCSU charges every U.S. student from outside Connecticut its New England regional rate, and CT State charges a regional rate to residents of Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
- Technical associate degree: CT State’s Construction Technology A.S. at Norwalk and Three Rivers includes structures, site design, and architectural CAD.
Connecticut Construction Management Programs by Degree Level
Certificates
| School | Program | Format | Credits | Est. In-State Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT State Community College | Construction Management Certificate (Capital) | Campus | 30-31 | $5.3K |
| CT State Community College | Architecture: Construction Technology Certificate (Norwalk, Three Rivers) | Campus | 28 | $5.3K |
| CCSU | Graduate Certificate in Construction Management | Campus | 12 | $9.8K |
CT State’s Capital certificate is the first year of its A.S., per CT State. CCSU’s certificate is a graduate credential for bachelor’s holders, and its four courses are the M.S. core.
Associate Degrees
| School | Program | Format | Internship | Est. In-State Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT State Community College | Construction Management A.S. (Capital, 61-62 credits) | Campus | None | $10.7K |
| CT State Community College | Construction Technology Career Program A.S. (Norwalk, Three Rivers, 61 credits) | Campus | Optional elective | $10.7K |
- Capital A.S.: almost all management, with estimating, scheduling, safety, and business, and no structures or CAD course.
- Norwalk and Three Rivers A.S.: structures, site design, and CAD, but one estimating course and no scheduling or safety course.
- Math: the Capital A.S. requires MATH 1010 or higher and the Norwalk/Three Rivers A.S. College Algebra; CCSU’s B.S. requires trigonometry or precalculus and applied calculus.
Bachelor’s Degrees
| School | Program | Format | Accreditation | Est. In-State Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCSU | B.S. Construction Management (120 credits) | Campus | ACCE (per CCSU) | $51.9K |
| University of Hartford | B.S. Construction Management + Technology (127 credits) | Campus | None yet; ABET planned per Hartford | $207.6K |
- Management depth: CCSU requires two estimating courses and a superintendency course; Hartford’s plan has no course with estimating in its title.
- Technical depth: both include statics or strength of materials and structures; Hartford adds soils and foundations, transportation engineering, and an architecture design studio.
- Internship: CCSU requires a 3-credit internship and Hartford a 1-credit internship; neither publishes hours or pay.
- Out-of-state cost: CCSU about $65.9K at the New England regional rate; Hartford charges every student the same rate.
You Should Know
- ACCE’s baccalaureate list (Rev. 2024.03.13) showed CCSU’s accreditation expiring in July 2024. CCSU’s 2026-27 catalog still lists ACCE; ACCE’s current directory was not checked.
- Hartford’s vertical and horizontal tracks differ by one 3-credit senior course.
Master’s Degree
| School | Program | Format | Credits | Est. In-State Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCSU | M.S. Construction Management | Campus | 33 | $27.1K part-time |
CCSU’s M.S. is the only construction management master’s on this page. It has a 12-credit core and 18-21 elective credits, ends with a comprehensive exam or applied research course, and admits students without a construction background on a conditional basis. The University of New Haven’s M.S. in Construction Engineering and Management no longer accepts applications, per its program page.
How Connecticut Licenses Contractors
Connecticut has no single general contractor license. The Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) registers contractors by type of work, and none of its three contractor registrations lists an exam, an experience requirement, or credit for a construction management degree.
Contractor Registrations
- Home improvement contractor: required for work on residential property of up to six units when contracts exceed $1,000 in any 12 months, per DCP’s home improvement guide. Registrants carry at least $20,000 in liability insurance and pay into a guaranty fund.
- New home construction contractor: required before a building permit is issued for a new single-family home, two-family home, or condominium unit, with a $120 annual guaranty fund fee.
- Major contractor: required for construction, structural repair, alteration, or demolition of structures that exceed the threshold limits in section 29-276b, per DCP’s major contractor page. DCP’s application page asks for two credit references, one from the trade and one from a financial institution, and lists a $500 annual renewal fee.
- Threshold buildings: a 2018 state building code presentation lists the 29-276b limits as four stories, 60 feet in height, a 150-foot clear span, 150,000 square feet (250,000 for storage), or 1,000 occupants, with lower limits for institutional, hotel, multifamily, and parking buildings.
State Trade Licenses
- Electrical: DCP’s E-2 journeyperson equivalency route requires 8,000 on-the-job hours and 720 classroom hours.
- Plumbing: the P-2 journeyperson equivalency route requires 8,000 on-the-job hours and 576 classroom hours.
- College coursework: DCP counts degrees or classes toward classroom hours only when they match the state’s required trade curriculum, so a construction management degree does not substitute.
You Should Know
- The threshold limits come from a 2018 state presentation; the statute text could not be retrieved directly, so confirm current limits with DCP or your building official.
- DCP’s major contractor pages do not list an exam or experience requirement, but the commissioner sets requirements by regulation, which was not reviewed.
- Towns issue building permits and may have their own requirements.
Transferring from CT State to a University
CT State and the four CT State Universities, including CCSU, share the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) system. CT State’s transfer page says associate degree graduates are guaranteed general admission to CSCU institutions, subject to program requirements.
- Transfer Tickets: CSCU’s Transfer Tickets are associate degrees designed to leave 60 credits at a CT State University or Charter Oak, with guaranteed admission at a 2.0 GPA, per CSCU’s transfer comparison page. CT State’s 23 CSCU Transfer Degrees are A.A. programs in arts, sciences, and business; neither construction A.S. is one of them.
- A.S. to CCSU: CCSU publishes a construction management flowchart with CT State equivalents. It maps CT State’s building and heavy/highway systems courses, heavy/highway estimating, quantity takeoff, structures, and construction documents, but shows no equivalent for building estimating, safety, or planning.
- Private transfer: the University of Hartford’s CT Transfer Guarantee admits Connecticut community college associate degree holders with a 2.50 GPA to bachelor’s programs with space, without stating how many credits transfer.
Planning Tips
- Math and science: students aiming for CCSU should take trigonometry or precalculus and General Physics I at CT State.
- Campus choice: the Capital A.S. matches more of CCSU’s management courses; the Norwalk and Three Rivers A.S. maps to CCSU’s statics course.
- Advising: because no construction Transfer Ticket exists, confirm course-by-course credit with CCSU before the final CT State semester.
Bottom Line
Among the schools on this page, estimated in-state costs fall into four tiers: CT State certificates and associate degrees at about $5.3K to $10.7K, CCSU’s graduate programs at about $9.8K to $27.1K, CCSU’s B.S. at about $51.9K, and Hartford’s private B.S. at about $207.6K before aid.
- Accreditation: CCSU’s B.S. is the only program listed as ACCE accredited, per CCSU; Hartford says ABET accreditation is planned.
- Format: all eight credentials are campus-based; none is offered fully online.
- Internship: CCSU and Hartford require internships in their bachelor’s degrees; CT State’s degrees do not.
- Next step: open each linked profile, and confirm current tuition and transfer credit with the school.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many construction management programs are in Connecticut?
This page compares 8 construction management credentials at three Connecticut colleges: CCSU, CT State Community College, and the University of Hartford.
Which Connecticut construction management programs are ACCE accredited?
CCSU’s B.S. in Construction Management is listed as ACCE accredited in CCSU’s 2026-27 catalog. No other program on this page holds ACCE or ABET accreditation.
Can I study construction management online in Connecticut?
Not among the schools on this page. All eight credentials are listed as campus programs.
What is the cheapest construction management program in Connecticut?
CT State’s certificates cost about $5.3K in-state and its A.S. degrees about $10.7K. The lowest-cost bachelor’s is CCSU’s at about $51.9K in-state.
Do I need a contractor license in Connecticut?
Connecticut has no single general contractor license. Contractors register with the Department of Consumer Protection by type of work: home improvement, new home construction, or major contractor for large structures, and electricians and plumbers need state trade licenses. None of these registrations gives credit for a construction management degree.
Program data verified October 2026 from each school’s profile. Licensing from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection and a 2018 Department of Administrative Services building code presentation; transfer from CSCU and CT State transfer pages, CCSU’s CT State flowchart, and the University of Hartford.