Industrial and Transportation Technology Pathway • Bakersfield, CA • Campus • $48/Credit (In-State, incl. fees)
Bakersfield College offers one construction management program: the A.S. in Construction Management.
Program Pathways Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. | $2.9K in-state / $23.4K out-of-state | 2 years (4 semesters) | 60 (34 in the major) |
Tuition estimates use the $46 per unit California community college enrollment fee plus Bakersfield College’s fall and spring fees; out-of-state adds $343 per unit in nonresident tuition.
- Why choose it: Bakersfield College’s A.S. pairs estimating, scheduling, and supervision with 16 units of hands-on building construction and residential wiring labs plus residential and commercial code courses, for about $2,900 in-state.
- Trade-off: Estimating and scheduling share a single course, the major leans toward residential work, and no internship or programmatic accreditation is listed.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Credentials Offered | A.S. in Construction Management |
| Format | Campus |
| Campus Location | Bakersfield, CA |
| Credit Hours | 60 (34 in the major) |
| Internship | Not required |
| Programmatic Accreditation | None stated |
| Software Taught | Not stated |
| Industry Certifications | None embedded |
| Grade Requirement | C or P in each required course |
| Tuition | $46 per unit in-state; $389 per unit out-of-state |
A.S. in Construction Management
The estimated tuition for the A.S. in Construction Management at Bakersfield College is approximately $2,860 in-state (60 credits at $47.67/credit, derived from $46 per unit plus $25 in fees for 4 semesters).
The program can generally be completed in about 2 years (4 semesters).
The A.S. in Construction Management prepares students to work as first-line supervisors and managers alongside contractors, architects, engineers, and suppliers, handling material takeoff, cost estimation, purchasing, and timekeeping, per Bakersfield College. The 60-unit total reflects California’s associate degree minimum. The out-of-state estimate is about $23,440.
A.S. Curriculum
The major is 10 required courses with no electives.
- Building construction and trades (4 courses, 16 units): CNST B5 Building Construction I, CNST B6 Building Construction II, CNST B7 Residential Finish Construction, and CNST B9 Residential Electrical Wiring.
- Construction management (3 courses, 9 units): CNST B1 Introduction to Construction, CNST B2 Estimating and Scheduling, and CNST B3 Construction Supervision and Project Management.
- Building codes (2 courses, 6 units): ARCH B55 Residential Building Codes and ARCH B56 Commercial Codes.
- Business (1 course, 3 units): BSAD B61 Human Resources Management.
Bakersfield College builds its A.S. around field skills: nearly half the major is hands-on building construction, and two code courses cover residential and commercial requirements. Management content is concentrated in three courses, which suits students moving from the trades into supervision more than those aiming at estimating or office roles.
More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- The catalog does not state a total unit count; 60 units is California’s minimum for an associate degree.
- No surveying, safety, or commercial MEP course is required.
- Bakersfield College’s construction certificates are trades credentials and are not profiled here.
A.S. Internship and Field Experience
- Required: No internship or co-op is listed.
- Hands-on labs: four 4-unit building construction and wiring courses.
- Hours, pay, and employer partners: Not clearly stated.
The lab-heavy major gives students real building practice on campus, which helps those entering the field without trade experience. Jobsite time beyond the labs depends on students finding work themselves.
A.S. Admissions
Bakersfield College is open-enrollment, and the program lists no separate admission requirements.
- Advising: students build a Comprehensive Student Education Plan with a career technical education advisor.
- Grades: a C or P in each required course.
Tuition
California residents pay the $46 per unit community college enrollment fee plus about $25 per fall or spring semester in health, student center, and representation fees. Nonresidents add $343 per unit, beginning Summer 2026.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee (all students) | $46 per unit |
| Nonresident tuition | +$343 per unit (not charged above 15 units per term) |
| Student health fee | $18 per fall or spring semester |
| Student center fee | $1 per unit, up to $5 per fall or spring semester |
| Student representation fee | $2 per semester (optional) |
- A.S. estimate: 60 × $46 = $2,760, plus 4 × $25 = $100, for $2,860 in-state (derived).
- Out-of-state: $2,860 + 60 × $343 ($20,580) = $23,440 (derived).
Be aware that:
- The California College Promise Grant waives the enrollment fee for eligible California residents.
- Nonresidents taking more than 15 units in a term pay no nonresident tuition on the extra units, so a heavier load could cost less.
- Parking ($40 per semester), tools, books, and lab materials are not included.
At about $2,900 in-state, the A.S. costs about the same as Citrus College’s A.S. See Bakersfield College’s tuition and fees.
Why Choose This Construction Management Program?
Bakersfield College’s A.S. is a supervisor-track degree for the southern San Joaquin Valley.
Tradespeople moving up: Workers already framing, finishing, or wiring can add estimating, supervision, codes, and HR management to prepare for foreman and supervisor roles.
New students who want field skills first: The 16 units of construction labs teach how buildings go together before students move into management.
Students planning a bachelor’s: The nearest bachelor’s profiled here is Fresno State; students should confirm which Bakersfield courses transfer into its major before enrolling.
Accreditation and Credentials
Bakersfield College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, which supports federal financial aid eligibility and credit transfer.
No programmatic accreditation is listed for the A.S. in Construction Management.
The program embeds no industry certifications.