Three Delaware schools offer construction management credentials profiled on this site: the University of Delaware (UD), Delaware Technical Community College (Delaware Tech), and Wilmington University. Two are public and one is private nonprofit. Together they offer 4 credentials: a certificate at Wilmington, an associate degree at Delaware Tech, and bachelor’s degrees at UD and Wilmington. UD’s construction engineering and management degree is the only program on this page with ABET accreditation (per UD), and none lists ACCE accreditation.
Estimated in-state costs run about $10.1K for Delaware Tech’s A.A.S. and $89.2K for UD’s bachelor’s. Wilmington charges every U.S. student the same rate: about $8.0K for its certificate and $53.2K for its B.S. in Applied Business.
Delaware Construction Management Programs at a Glance
| School | Location | Credentials | Format | Credits | Est. In-State Tuition | Program Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Technical Community College | Newark, DE | Associate | Campus | 60 | $10,145 | None stated |
| University of Delaware | Newark, DE | Bachelor's | Campus | 126 | $89,160 | ABET EAC, ANSAC |
| Wilmington University | New Castle, DE | Bachelor's, Certificate | Campus, Hybrid, Online | 18–120 | $8,022–$53,160 | None stated |
Costs are estimated program totals (tuition plus mandatory fees at each school’s posted 2026-27 rates) from each school’s profile. UD’s figure includes its College of Engineering differential charge.
Best Delaware Construction Management Programs by Goal
- ABET accreditation: the University of Delaware’s Bachelor of Construction Engineering and Management is accredited by ABET’s engineering and applied sciences commissions, per UD. About $89.2K in-state.
- Lowest-cost degree: Delaware Tech’s Construction Management A.A.S. costs about $10.1K in-state for 60 credits at the Stanton campus.
- Apprentices and tradespeople: Wilmington University awards up to 42 credits for a completed Delaware apprenticeship, and its 18-credit certificate counts fully toward its B.S. in Applied Business.
- Fully online: Wilmington’s Certificate in Construction Management has a 100% online option, per Wilmington. It is the only fully online credential on this page.
- Paid co-op: UD requires a 26-week co-op; its department reports average pay of $19 an hour and says 75% of co-op students on average receive full-time offers from their co-op employer.
- Safety credential: Delaware Tech’s A.A.S. awards an OSHA 30-hour Construction Industry card in a required course and ends with a required 4-credit co-op.
- Heavy/highway work: Delaware Tech’s A.A.S. includes surveying and civil drafting for heavy/highway projects, and UD offers Heavy Civil Construction among its technical electives.
- Out-of-state students: Wilmington charges $439 per credit whatever a student’s residency; UD’s out-of-state estimate is about $196.1K.
Delaware Construction Management Programs by Degree Level
Certificates
| School | Program | Format | Credits | Est. Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington University | Certificate in Construction Management | Campus (New Castle) or Online | 18 | $8.0K |
Wilmington designed the certificate for tradespeople who have finished an apprenticeship or have field experience. Its six courses are all management courses, and all 18 credits apply to the B.S. in Applied Business.
Associate Degrees
| School | Program | Format | Internship | Est. In-State Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Tech | Construction Management A.A.S. (60 credits) | Campus (Stanton) | Required co-op | $10.1K |
Delaware Tech’s A.A.S. pairs seven construction management courses with CAD, surveying, civil drafting, and building systems. Its math course, MAT 183, is the first of a two-course sequence that leads to calculus. Out-of-state students pay about $24.3K.
Bachelor’s Degrees
| School | Program | Format | Accreditation | Est. In-State Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington University | B.S. Applied Business, Construction Management concentration (120 credits) | Hybrid and online courses | None stated | $53.2K |
| University of Delaware | Bachelor of Construction Engineering and Management (126 credits) | Campus (Newark) | ABET EAC and ANSAC, per UD | $89.2K |
- Engineering vs. business: UD’s degree requires calculus, physics, statics, structures, and soils alongside six core construction management courses; Wilmington’s is a business degree with five construction courses.
- Field experience: UD requires a 26-week paid co-op; Wilmington offers an optional 6-credit co-op.
- Math: UD requires two semesters of calculus; Wilmington requires a math survey course and business statistics.
- Prior learning: Wilmington accepts apprenticeship and other prior credit; UD transfer applicants need a 2.75 GPA and MATH 241, 242, or 243.
You Should Know
- UD lists its $4,000 engineering differential charge in its yearly cost column without labeling it annual or per semester; its profile treats it as annual.
- Wilmington does not publish which Delaware apprenticeships qualify for its 42 credits or whether evaluation carries a fee.
How Delaware Licenses Contractors
Delaware’s contractor licensing runs through the Division of Revenue as a business license, not through a licensing board. The licensing section of the statute lists an application, a fee, and proof of workers’ compensation coverage, with no exam or experience requirement.
Contractor Business License
- License requirement: anyone engaging in business in Delaware as a contractor must obtain a license from the Division of Revenue, with a $75 application fee, under 30 Del. C. § 2502(a).
- Workers’ compensation: applicants must show proof of workers’ compensation insurance or qualified self-insurance before a license is issued, under § 2502(b)(3).
- Gross receipts: contractors pay a license fee of 0.6472% of aggregate gross receipts above a $100,000 monthly deduction, under § 2502(c)(1).
- Nonresident contractors: must post a bond or security equal to 6% of contracts of $20,000 or more, under 30 Del. C. § 375(a)(1), and contractors who hire nonresident contractors must report those contracts within 10 days under § 2503.
State Trade Licenses
- Master electrician: six years of supervised experience, 8,000 hours plus 576 hours of related instruction through a registered apprenticeship, or four years of experience plus two years of technical training, under 24 Del. C. § 1408(a)(1).
- Journeyperson electrician: a Board-approved apprenticeship or more than 8,000 hours of supervised electrical work, under § 1408(a)(5).
- Master plumber: a journeyman’s certificate from an apprenticeship plus two years under a master plumber, or seven years of experience plus an apprenticeship equivalency test, under 24 Del. C. § 1808. Master HVACR follows the same structure under § 1821.
Local Requirements
- City of Wilmington: the city’s building permit application requires a City-licensed general contractor for jobs of $10,001 or more, plans sealed by a licensed architect or engineer for jobs over $25,000, and trades licensed in the city.
You Should Know
- The electrical code’s “two years of technical training” route does not say whether a construction management degree qualifies; the Board of Electrical Examiners decides.
- No statute reviewed here gives credit for a construction management degree toward any Delaware license.
- Counties and other towns issue their own permits and may set their own contractor rules; only Wilmington’s permit application was reviewed.
Transferring from Delaware Tech to a University
Delaware Tech lists its Construction Management A.A.S. as a Connected Degree program that lets graduates transfer to a four-year program as a junior, without naming the partner on its program page.
- Wilmington University: Wilmington’s June 2025 Delaware Tech pathways document maps the A.A.S. to the B.S. in Applied Business, including the Construction Management concentration, and to the B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies, with guaranteed admission for 2025-26. It does not state how many credits transfer.
- University of Delaware: UD’s engineering college lists no Delaware Tech agreement for construction engineering and management. Its listed Delaware Tech engineering pathway is Civil Engineering Technology to the Bachelor of Civil Engineering. Transfer applicants to UD’s construction degree need a 2.75 GPA and MATH 241, 242, or 243, and UD says space limits admission.
- Delaware State University: DSU’s Connected Degree page requires a 2.5 GPA in the Delaware Tech associate degree; no DSU construction management program was found.
Planning Tips
- Calculus: Delaware Tech students aiming for UD should add the second precalculus course and calculus, since the A.A.S. ends with MAT 183.
- Business route: students who want to stay on a management track have the clearest published path to Wilmington’s B.S.
- Advising: confirm course-by-course credit with the receiving school before the final Delaware Tech semester.
Bottom Line
Among the schools on this page, estimated costs fall into three tiers: Wilmington’s certificate and Delaware Tech’s A.A.S. at about $8.0K to $10.1K, Wilmington’s B.S. at about $53.2K for every U.S. student, and UD’s bachelor’s at about $89.2K in-state.
- Accreditation: UD’s degree is the only ABET-accredited program, per UD; none lists ACCE.
- Format: Wilmington’s certificate is the only fully online option; Delaware Tech runs at Stanton and UD at Newark.
- Internship: UD and Delaware Tech require a co-op; Wilmington’s is optional.
- 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 Delaware?
This page compares 4 construction management credentials at three Delaware schools: the University of Delaware, Delaware Technical Community College, and Wilmington University.
Which Delaware construction management programs are accredited?
UD’s Bachelor of Construction Engineering and Management is accredited by ABET’s Engineering Accreditation Commission and Applied and Natural Sciences Accreditation Commission, per UD. No program on this page lists ACCE accreditation.
Can I study construction management online in Delaware?
Wilmington University’s 18-credit certificate has a 100% online option. Its B.S. in Applied Business mixes online, face-to-face, and hybrid courses.
What is the cheapest construction management program in Delaware?
Wilmington’s certificate costs about $8.0K, and Delaware Tech’s A.A.S. is the lowest-cost degree at about $10.1K in-state. Wilmington’s B.S., at about $53.2K, is the lowest-cost bachelor’s on this page.
Do I need a contractor license in Delaware?
Contractors need a Division of Revenue contractor business license, which requires an application, a $75 fee, and proof of workers’ compensation coverage, but no exam. Electricians, plumbers, and HVACR contractors need state trade licenses, and Wilmington requires City-licensed contractors for larger permits.
Program data verified October 2026 from each school’s profile. Licensing from the Delaware Code (Titles 24 and 30), the Division of Revenue, and the City of Wilmington’s building permit application; transfer from Delaware Tech, Wilmington University, the University of Delaware, and Delaware State University.