Construction Management Program • Hayward, CA • Campus • $48/Credit (In-State, incl. fees)
Chabot College offers 2 construction management pathways:
Program Pathways Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. | $2.9K in-state / $25.6K out-of-state | 2 years (4 semesters) | 60 (18 in the major) |
| Certificate | $782 in-state / $6.8K out-of-state | 1 year (2 semesters) | 16 |
Tuition estimates use the $46 per unit California community college enrollment fee plus Chabot College’s mandatory health and representation fees; out-of-state adds $379 per unit in nonresident tuition.
- Why choose it: Chabot College’s compact program centers on estimating and budgets, scheduling, project administration, and construction drawings, with a 16-unit certificate built for career changers who already hold a degree in another field.
- Trade-off: The A.S. major is only 18 units, with one materials course as its technical content, and neither program lists an internship or named software.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Credentials Offered | A.S. in Construction Management; Construction Management Certificate of Achievement |
| Format | Campus |
| Campus Location | Hayward, CA |
| Credit Hours | 60 (A.S., 18 in the major); 16 (certificate) |
| Internship | Not required |
| Programmatic Accreditation | None stated |
| Software Taught | Not stated |
| Industry Certifications | None embedded |
| Effective Term | Fall 2025 program requirements |
| Tuition | $46 per unit in-state; $425 per unit out-of-state |
A.S. in Construction Management
The estimated tuition for the A.S. in Construction Management at Chabot College is approximately $2,852 in-state (60 credits at $47.53/credit, derived from $46 per unit plus $23 in fees for 4 semesters).
The program can generally be completed in about 2 years (4 semesters).
The A.S. in Construction Management covers project management practices, construction drawings, scheduling, estimating, and building codes and standards, per Chabot College. Its 60 units split into 18 major units, 22 general education units, and 20 elective units. The out-of-state estimate is about $25,592.
A.S. Curriculum
The major is six required courses, and the 20 elective units can go toward transfer preparation or additional construction coursework.
- Project controls (3 courses, 9 units): CMGT 20 Construction Estimating and Budget Development, CMGT 21 Construction Scheduling, and CMGT 22 Construction Project Administration.
- Foundations (2 courses, 6 units): CMGT 11 Fundamentals of Construction Management and CMGT 12 Construction Drawings and Graphics.
- Materials (1 course, 3 units): ARCH 12 Construction Materials and Methods.
Chabot College’s major covers the management core, including estimating, scheduling, and project administration, and leaves the rest of the degree open. That flexibility helps students who want to add business or transfer courses, but the major alone includes no surveying, structures, safety, or systems coursework.
More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- The A.S. includes 20 elective units, so the degree’s content depends heavily on what students choose.
- The catalog description calls the program a “diploma program” while listing it as an A.S. degree.
- Chabot College’s program pages do not name the estimating or scheduling software used.
A.S. Internship and Field Experience
- Required: No internship or co-op is listed.
- Project work: learning outcomes include technical reports for real and simulated construction projects.
- Hours, pay, and employer partners: Not clearly stated.
With no required field component, students should use elective units or summer jobs to gain jobsite experience before applying for construction management roles.
A.S. Admissions
Chabot College is open-enrollment, and the program lists no separate admission requirements.
- General education: 22 units under Chabot College’s A.S. graduation requirements.
- Advising: Chabot College asks students to confirm requirements with a counselor.
Construction Management Certificate of Achievement
The estimated tuition for the Construction Management Certificate of Achievement at Chabot College is approximately $782 in-state (16 credits at $48.88/credit, derived from $46 per unit plus fees for 2 semesters).
The program can generally be completed in about 1 year (2 semesters).
The Construction Management Certificate of Achievement is designed for people returning to college with a degree in another field and for entry-level construction employees seeking advancement, per Chabot College.
- Courses (6 courses, 16 units): CMGT 1 Introduction to Construction Management (1 unit), CMGT 11 Fundamentals of Construction Management, CMGT 12 Construction Drawings and Graphics, CMGT 20 Construction Estimating and Budget Development, CMGT 21 Construction Scheduling, and CMGT 22 Construction Project Administration.
The certificate shares five courses with the A.S. major, swapping the materials course for a 1-unit introduction, so certificate holders can continue into the degree.
Tuition
California residents pay the $46 per unit community college enrollment fee plus a $21 health services fee and a $2 representation fee each fall and spring semester. Nonresidents add $379 per unit.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee (all students) | $46 per unit |
| Nonresident tuition | +$379 per unit |
| Health services fee | $21 per fall or spring semester |
| Student representation fee | $2 per semester |
| Associated Students activity fee (optional) | $10 per semester |
- A.S. estimate: 60 × $46 = $2,760, plus 4 × $23 = $92, for $2,852 in-state; 60 × $425 + $92 = $25,592 out-of-state (derived).
- Certificate estimate: 16 × $46 = $736, plus 2 × $23 = $46, for $782 in-state; 16 × $425 + $46 = $6,846 out-of-state (derived).
Be aware that:
- The California College Promise Grant waives the enrollment fee for eligible California residents.
- The representation and activity fees can be waived by the opt-out deadline.
- Parking ($45 per semester), books, and materials are not included.
At about $2,900 in-state, the A.S. costs a fraction of a year at Cal State East Bay, which offers a construction management bachelor’s in the same city. See Chabot College’s fees.
Why Choose This Construction Management Program?
Chabot College offers a short, management-focused entry point for East Bay students.
Career changers with a degree: The 16-unit certificate teaches estimating, scheduling, drawings, and project administration in about a year for under $800 in-state.
Students eyeing a bachelor’s nearby: Cal State East Bay’s construction management B.S. is also in Hayward, and the A.S.’s 20 elective units leave room for transfer coursework; students should confirm which Chabot courses meet East Bay requirements.
Students wanting technical depth: Those who want surveying, structures, or systems coursework at the two-year level should compare Citrus College.
Accreditation and Credentials
Chabot 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 Chabot College’s construction management programs.
Neither program embeds an industry certification.