Construction Program • Fullerton, CA • Campus • $48/Credit (In-State, incl. fees)
Fullerton College offers 1 construction management pathway:
Program Pathways Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. | $2.9K in-state / $28.1K out-of-state | 2 years (4 semesters) | 60 (24-27 in the major) |
Tuition estimates use the $46 per unit California community college enrollment fee plus Fullerton College’s health and transportation fees; out-of-state adds $396 per unit in nonresident tuition and a $25 per unit capital outlay fee for 2026-27.
- Why choose it: Fullerton College blends construction courses with business coursework, and its Contractors License Law course prepares students for California’s Law and Business exam, a fit for students who plan to run their own contracting firm.
- Trade-off: The major is a 24-unit pick from a 29-unit list, so a student can skip estimating, and there is no certificate, internship, or dedicated scheduling course.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Credentials Offered | Construction Management, Associate in Science Degree |
| Format | Campus |
| Campus Location | Fullerton, CA |
| Credit Hours | 60 (24-27 in the major, derived total) |
| Internship | Not required |
| Programmatic Accreditation | None stated |
| Software Taught | Introduction to Personal Computers; no construction software named |
| License Exam Prep | CSTR 014 F prepares students for California’s Law and Business exam, per Fullerton College |
| Residency Rule | At least half of the major units must be completed at Fullerton College |
| Tuition | $46 per unit in-state; $467 per unit out-of-state (2026-27) |
Construction Management, Associate in Science Degree
The estimated tuition for the Construction Management A.S. at Fullerton College is approximately $2,887 in-state (60 credits at $48.12/credit, derived from $46 per unit plus health and transportation fees for 4 semesters).
The program can generally be completed in about 2 years (4 semesters).
The Construction Management A.S. prepares students for roles such as estimator, project manager or scheduler, specifier, quality control supervisor, owner’s representative, and site inspector, and for running a small contracting business, per Fullerton College. The 24- to 27-unit major is combined with general education and electives to reach 60 units. The out-of-state estimate is about $28,147.
A.S. Curriculum
Students complete at least 24 units from the list below, with a C or better in each course.
- Construction (5 courses, 14 units): CSTR 014 F Contractors License Law, CSTR 015 F Construction Management, CSTR 030 F Construction Plans Reading, CSTR 110 F Residential Estimating, and CSTR 112 F Construction Materials, Specifications and Purchasing (2 units).
- Business and computing (4 courses, 15 units): ACCT 101AF Financial Accounting (5 units), BUS 100 F Introduction to Business, BUS 180 F Small Business Management, and CIS 100 F Introduction to Personal Computers (4 units).
Fullerton College’s major is built for contractors as much as construction managers: half its units are business courses, and CSTR 015 F covers bidding, contracts, purchasing, scheduling, and safety from the perspective of running a construction business. Its estimating course is residential, so students aiming at commercial work will need more coursework after transfer.
More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- Because students pick 24 units from a 29-unit list, it is possible to complete the major without CSTR 110 F Residential Estimating.
- The catalog does not state the A.S. total; 60 units is California’s minimum for an associate degree.
- The program pathway page shows the 2025-26 catalog; the course list may change for 2026-27.
A.S. Internship and Field Experience
- Required: No internship or co-op is listed.
- Project work: Not clearly stated.
- Hours, pay, and employer partners: Not clearly stated.
With no field component, the degree suits students already working in construction who want the business and license-law side.
A.S. Admissions
Fullerton College is open-enrollment, and the program lists no separate admission requirements.
- Grades: C or better in each major course.
- Residency: At least half of the major units must be taken at Fullerton College.
Tuition
All students pay the $46 per unit enrollment fee plus a $26 health fee and a $5.75 transportation fee (full-time) each fall and spring semester. Nonresidents add $396 per unit in tuition and a $25 per unit capital outlay fee for 2026-27, per the state’s nonresident tuition report.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee (all students) | $46 per unit |
| Nonresident tuition (2026-27) | +$396 per unit |
| Capital outlay fee (nonresidents, 2026-27) | +$25 per unit |
| Health fee | $26 per fall or spring semester |
| Transportation fee | $5.75 per semester (12+ units); $5 below 12 units |
- A.S. estimate: 60 × $46 = $2,760, plus 4 × $31.75 = $127, for $2,887 in-state; 60 × $467 + $127 = $28,147 out-of-state (derived).
Be aware that:
- Fullerton College’s fee pages still show 2025-26 nonresident figures ($387 or $392 per unit plus $5 capital outlay); the state’s 2026-27 report lists $396 plus $25.
- The California College Promise Grant waives the enrollment fee for eligible California residents.
- The voluntary $2 representation fee, parking ($40 per semester), course fees, and books are not included.
At about $2,900 in-state, the A.S. costs a fraction of a year at CSU Long Beach, one of the nearest construction management bachelor’s programs profiled here. See Fullerton College’s fees.
Why Choose This Construction Management Program?
Fullerton College fits north Orange County students whose goal is a contractor’s license and a business of their own.
Future contractors: License law, small business management, accounting, and construction business management give a practical foundation for running a firm.
Students wanting a project-controls core: Those who want required estimating and scheduling courses should compare Cosumnes River College or College of the Canyons.
Bachelor’s-bound students: The degree can start a path to CSU Long Beach or Cal Poly Pomona, but students should confirm which courses those programs accept.
Accreditation and Credentials
Fullerton 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 Fullerton College’s construction management program.
The program embeds no industry certification; CSTR 014 F prepares students for the state contractor Law and Business exam.