Everglades University • Boca Raton, FL • Online or Campus • $991-$1,095/Credit (incl. fees)
Everglades University offers 2 construction management pathways:
- B.S. in Construction Management
- M.S. in Construction Management
Program Pathways Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.S. | $118.9K | About 40 months (10 semesters) | 120 |
| M.S. | $39.4K | About 1 year (3 semesters) | 36 |
Tuition estimates use Everglades’ published per-credit tuition plus the $800 per-semester education fee for full-time students. Florida and out-of-state students pay the same rate.
- Why choose it: Both the B.S. and M.S. can be completed fully online or on campus. The B.S. reserves a 21-credit block for prior learning and includes a required LEED course that prepares students for the LEED Green Associate exam.
- Trade-off: Neither degree requires an internship or holds ACCE accreditation. The M.S. is a fixed 12-course sequence with no electives or research component.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Credentials Offered | B.S. and M.S. in Construction Management |
| Format | Online or on campus for both degrees |
| Campus Location | Not stated by program; campuses in Boca Raton, Miami, Orlando, Sarasota, Tampa |
| Credit Hours | 120 (B.S.); 36 (M.S.) |
| Internship | None required; capstone course in each degree |
| Programmatic Accreditation | None; not on ACCE bachelor’s or master’s lists |
| Software Taught | Not clearly stated |
| Industry Certifications | B.S. prepares for the LEED Green Associate exam |
| Transfer Pathway | 21-credit prior-learning block (B.S.); named agreement with State College of Florida |
| Tuition | $924/credit (B.S.), $1,028/credit (M.S.), plus $800/semester fee |
| Starts | Rolling monthly starts |
B.S. in Construction Management
The estimated tuition for the B.S. in Construction Management at Everglades University is approximately $118,880 (120 credits at $990.67/credit, incl. fees).
The program can generally be completed in about 40 months.
The Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Construction Management covers construction process, estimating, scheduling, law, and safety, plus structural and building-systems courses.
B.S. Curriculum
The 2026-27 catalog splits the degree into 30 general education credits, 18 lower-division required credits, 21 interdisciplinary studies credits, and 51 upper-division credits.
- Math: College Algebra or College Math, plus required Statistics
- Drawings and documents: Building Construction Drawing, Construction Documents, Codes and Standards
- Cost and schedule: Construction Estimating, Construction Cost Estimating, Construction Scheduling, Financial Control of Construction Organizations
- Management and law: Managing a Construction Project, Construction Contracts, Construction Law, Business Ethics
- Structures and site: Soil Mechanics, Statics and Strengths of Materials, Concrete Masonry Design, Superstructures, Construction Layout Planning
- Building systems: Mechanical Systems: Heating and Cooling
- Safety and sustainability: OSHA Standards, Construction Safety, Introduction to Sustainability, LEED Certification and Green Sustainability
- Interdisciplinary block (21 credits): seven prior-learning courses, or a set list including Project Management for Construction, MEP Plans and Specifications, and Managing a Construction Business
The upper division balances technical and management work: 6 structural, site, and systems courses against 7 cost, schedule, legal, and management courses. Statics and soil mechanics appear without a physics or calculus prerequisite, so the math stays at the College Algebra level. That keeps the degree accessible to working adults but leaves a gap for anyone planning engineering-track graduate study.
More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- The program web page lists an extra course, Mechanical and Electrical Systems II, and its sections total 123 credits. The 2026-27 catalog lists 51 upper-division credits and a 120-credit total. Confirm the current course list with admissions.
- The general education natural science requirement is Fundamentals of Nutrition, not a physical science.
- Two courses carry the “C” lecture/lab suffix (Building Construction Drawing and Introduction to Computer Applications), yet the degree is offered online. How lab components run online is not clearly stated.
B.S. Internship and Field Experience
- No internship or practicum is required
- Capstone: BCN 4709 Construction Management Capstone Course (3 credits)
- Placement support: the catalog lists placement assistance, including for distance learners
- Employer partners: Not clearly stated
Without a required internship, job-site experience is up to the student. That matters little for working tradespeople, who already have field time, but recent high school graduates should line up summer or part-time construction work on their own. The university’s memberships in Associated Builders and Contractors chapters and the Construction Association of South Florida offer networking leads, not placements.
B.S. Admissions
Admission is open to high school graduates, with monthly rolling starts.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Transfer transcripts evaluated for applicable coursework
- Prior learning in construction, business, management, accounting, finance, and related fields can fill the 21-credit interdisciplinary block
- Florida’s Statewide Course Numbering System applies to transfer course equivalencies
M.S. in Construction Management
The estimated tuition for the M.S. in Construction Management at Everglades University is approximately $39,408 (36 credits at $1,094.67/credit, incl. fees).
The program can generally be completed in about 12 months at a full-time load.
The Master’s Degree in Construction Management targets upper-level project, program, and company management roles.
M.S. Curriculum
All 36 credits are required: 33 core credits and a 3-credit capstone. There are no electives.
- Cost and productivity: Advanced Construction Estimating, Construction Cost Analysis and Financial Control, Construction Productivity
- Scheduling and risk: Construction Scheduling and Planning Strategy, Decision and Risk Analysis in Construction
- Legal and delivery: Legal Aspects in Construction, Construction Claims, Alternative Project Delivery Methods
- Business leadership: Strategic Management of Construction Organizations, Entrepreneurship/Small Business Management/Leadership
- Technology: Developments in Construction Technologies
- Capstone: BCN 6939 Graduate Construction Management Capstone Course
The M.S. is almost entirely management. Ten of 12 courses cover cost, schedule, law, risk, or business strategy, and only one addresses technology. Claims and alternative delivery coursework suits project managers moving toward owner-side or executive roles. There is no research methods course or thesis option, so the degree is a professional credential rather than a path to doctoral study.
More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- The program page states 12 months; the program outline in the same source states 12 to 24 months (48 to 96 weeks). Twelve months requires a full-time load of 12 credits per semester for three semesters.
- Software instruction is not named in any course title or program description.
M.S. Internship and Field Experience
- No internship or practicum is required
- Capstone: BCN 6939 (3 credits)
- Employer partners: Not clearly stated
The capstone is the only applied component. The degree assumes students bring field experience, which fits working project staff but leaves career changers without a structured route onto job sites.
M.S. Admissions
Everglades publishes two different descriptions of the intended student.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, in any field
- Official transcripts and a completed application
- Construction or related background is reviewed for readiness; no minimum experience stated
- Minimum GPA and test requirements: Not clearly stated
- Graduate students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA
You Should Know
- The program description calls the degree “designed for experienced construction professionals,” while the same page calls it ideal for “career changers.” Ask admissions whether construction experience affects admission.
Tuition
Everglades charges $924 per credit for undergraduate courses and $1,028 per credit for graduate courses, billed by 16-week semester. Full-time students also pay an $800 education fee each semester, online or on campus. Residency does not affect the rate.
| Cost Item | B.S. (120 credits) | M.S. (36 credits) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition per credit | $924 | $1,028 |
| Full-time tuition per semester (12 credits) | $11,088 | $12,336 |
| Education fee per semester | $800 | $800 |
| Full-time semesters | 10 | 3 |
| Total tuition | $110,880 | $37,008 |
| Total education fees | $8,000 | $2,400 |
| Est. program total | $118,880 | $39,408 |
| Effective per credit | $990.67 | $1,094.67 |
Be aware that:
- A one-time $145 registration fee applies to all new students.
- The fee schedule lists a one-time $50 application fee, while the website menu advertises no application fee. Confirm before applying.
- Books average $500 to $1,000 per semester: about $1,500 to $3,000 for the M.S. and $5,000 to $10,000 for the B.S. The school’s own estimates use the low end.
- A $1,000 lab fee applies per lab. Whether the B.S.’s two “C” lecture/lab courses trigger it is not clearly stated.
- The education fee is stated for full-time students. The fee for part-time semesters is not clearly stated, except a $200-per-course prorated charge in a less-than-full-time final semester.
- Tuition is billed in load bands (12, 9 to 11.99, 6 to 8.99, and under 6 credits), and rates are subject to annual review.
- Prior-learning credit in the B.S. interdisciplinary block can lower the total; 21 credits would save $19,404 in tuition.
The M.S. costs about $39,400 before books, close to the school’s own $40,908 estimate, which adds $1,500 in books. The B.S. runs about $118,900, which places it alongside private-university construction degrees and well above Florida public tuition. Its value depends heavily on prior-learning credit: a transfer student who fills the 21-credit block and some general education cuts the cost and time substantially. See the official tuition and fees page.
Why Choose This Construction Management Program?
Best suited for working adults who need to finish a construction management degree online, especially those with prior college credit or trade experience to apply.
Choose the B.S. if you have credit to transfer. The 21-credit interdisciplinary block, open to construction and business coursework, is the program’s strongest cost lever. Graduates of Florida A.S. programs benefit most; Everglades lists an articulation agreement with State College of Florida, though program-specific terms are not published. The LEED Green Associate exam prep adds a recognized credential.
Choose the M.S. if you already run projects. The all-management curriculum, with claims, delivery methods, and strategic management, fits project managers and superintendents moving toward company leadership. It is less suited to career changers, since there is no internship and no foundational construction coursework.
Compare first if accreditation or field experience matters. Students who want ACCE accreditation or a required internship should compare campus-based options such as Florida Gulf Coast University, whose B.S.C.M. is ACCE-accredited. Everglades also offers an MBA with a construction management concentration for students who want a broader business degree.
Accreditation and Credentials
Everglades University is a private, not-for-profit university accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Institutional accreditation makes students eligible for federal financial aid and lets other accredited schools evaluate Everglades credits for transfer. The university also participates in NC-SARA for out-of-state online students. See Everglades’ accreditation page.
Neither construction degree holds programmatic accreditation. Everglades is a member of ACCE, but membership is not accreditation, and the university does not appear on ACCE’s baccalaureate list (revision 2024.03.13) or master’s list (revision 2025.03.20). For a bachelor’s degree, ACCE status is a common employer and graduate-school benchmark, so its absence is worth weighing.
The B.S. prepares graduates to sit for the LEED Green Associate exam, supported by the university’s status as a U.S. Green Building Council Education Partner. The B.S. also includes an OSHA Standards course, but Everglades does not state that it awards an OSHA 10 or 30 card. Neither degree states Florida contractor-licensing or AIC Associate Constructor exam relevance.