Aerospace, Trade & Industry • Macon, GA • Campus • $136.03/Credit (In-State, incl. fees)
Central Georgia Technical College offers 3 construction management pathways:
- Construction Management A.A.S.
- Construction Management Technology Diploma
- Construction Manager Certificate
Program Pathways Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Management A.A.S. | $8.4K in-state / $15.1K out-of-state | 2 years (4 semesters) | 62 |
| Construction Management Technology Diploma | $7.5K in-state / $13.1K out-of-state | 2 years (4 semesters) | 53 |
| Construction Manager Certificate | $2.5K in-state / $4.1K out-of-state | 1 year (2 semesters) | 15 |
Tuition estimates use CGTC’s 2026-27 rate of $107/credit in-state ($214 out-of-state) plus $450 in mandatory fees per semester. The catalog doesn’t state program length; durations assume full-time study.
- Why choose it: Central Georgia Tech offers a residential or commercial track in all three credentials, and its elective list lets students add business courses such as project management, small business management, and accounting.
- Trade-off: The A.A.S. and diploma start with about 26 credits of carpentry, the internship is optional, the programs carry no ACCE accreditation, and several catalog credit totals don’t match the listed courses.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Credentials Offered | A.A.S., diploma, Construction Manager Certificate |
| Specializations | Residential or commercial in each credential |
| Format | Campus |
| Campus Location | Macon |
| Credit Hours | 15 to 62 |
| Internship | Optional CARP 1340 Carpentry Internship/Practicum in the A.A.S. and diploma |
| Programmatic Accreditation | None stated |
| Math | MATH 1111, MATH 1101, or MATH 1103 (A.A.S.); MATH 1012 or a college-level math course (diploma) |
| Admission | TCSG standard; the certificate also requires related education or field experience and advisor approval |
| Tuition | $107/credit in-state, $214 out-of-state |
Construction Management A.A.S.
The estimated tuition for the Construction Management A.A.S. at Central Georgia Technical College is approximately $8,434 (62 credits at $107/credit plus four semesters of fees). The program can generally be completed in about 2 years (4 semesters).
The Construction Management (CM13) associate degree prepares students for residential or commercial construction supervision, starting with carpentry and adding a management specialization.
A.A.S. Curriculum
- General education (15 credits): ENGL 1101, a social science, MATH 1111, MATH 1101, or MATH 1103, a humanities course, and a general education elective
- Carpentry and fundamentals (26 credits): COFC 1080 Construction Trades Core (or COFC 1011 and COFC 1020), CARP 1320 Site Development and Concrete Forming or CARP 1070 Site Layout, COFC 1050 Print Reading, CARP 1105 and CARP 1110 Framing, CARP 1112 Exterior Finishes, CARP 1114 Interior Finishes
- Residential specialization: CARP 1190 or CARP 1340 Internship/Practicum, CMTT 2020 or DFTG 1101, CMTT 2010 Residential Estimating Review, CMTT 2050 Residential Code Review, CMTT 2130 Computerized Construction Scheduling, ACCT 1100 Financial Accounting I, ACCT 2140 or CMTT 2170, and a 3-credit elective
- Commercial specialization (21 credits): CARP 1310 Doors and Door Hardware or CARP 1340 Internship/Practicum, CCMN 1050 Commercial Building Code, CCMN 1060 Construction Estimating I, CCMN 2010 Construction Law or ACCT 2140, CCMN 2020 Construction Scheduling, and 6 credits of electives
The elective list includes MGMT 2210 Project Management, MGMT 2150 Small Business Management, MGMT 1115 Leadership, and ACCT 1100, so commercial students can use their 6 elective credits to add project management and accounting.
You Should Know
- The catalog lists the residential specialization as 22 credits, but its courses add up to 25, which would make the residential A.A.S. about 66 credits instead of 62.
- The catalog doesn’t state the program length; the 4-semester estimate assumes full-time study.
- Scheduling software is not named in the catalog.
A.A.S. Internship and Field Experience
- CARP 1340 Carpentry Internship/Practicum (3 credits) is an option in both specializations, in place of a finishes or door hardware course.
- Required hours and paid status are not clearly stated.
A.A.S. Admissions
- Admission follows TCSG standards; applicants must be at least 16 with a high school diploma or GED.
- The program is offered at the Macon campus.
Construction Management Technology Diploma
The estimated tuition for the Construction Management Technology Diploma at Central Georgia Technical College is approximately $7,471 (53 credits at $107/credit plus four semesters of fees). The program can generally be completed in about 2 years (4 semesters).
The Construction Management Technology (CM12) diploma covers the same carpentry base and specializations as the A.A.S., with basic skills courses in place of the full general education core.
Diploma Curriculum
- General education (8 credits): ENGL 1010 or ENGL 1101, MATH 1012 or a college-level math course, and EMPL 1000
- Carpentry and fundamentals (26 credits): the same courses as the A.A.S.
- Specialization (21 credits): residential (finishes or internship, drafting, CMTT 2010, CMTT 2050, CMTT 2130, a legal course, and a 3-credit elective) or commercial (the A.A.S. commercial courses)
Diploma students can take ENGL 1101 and College Algebra in place of the basic skills courses, which makes it easier to apply those credits to the A.A.S. later.
You Should Know
- The diploma’s listed sections (8 + 26 + 21) add up to 55 credits, but the catalog states a 53-credit minimum.
Diploma Internship and Field Experience
CARP 1340 Carpentry Internship/Practicum is an option in both specializations. Hours are not clearly stated.
Diploma Admissions
- Admission follows TCSG standards, at the Macon campus.
Construction Manager Certificate
The estimated tuition for the Construction Manager Certificate at Central Georgia Technical College is approximately $2,505 (15 credits at $107/credit plus two semesters of fees). The program can generally be completed in about 1 year (2 semesters).
The Construction Manager (CM81) Technical Certificate of Credit prepares students for entry-level construction supervision and requires related education or field experience plus advisor approval.
Certificate Curriculum
- Residential (15 credits): CMTT 2020 or DFTG 1101, CMTT 2010, CMTT 2050, CMTT 2130, and ACCT 2140 or CMTT 2170
- Commercial (16 credits): CCMN 1050, CCMN 1060, CCMN 2010 or ACCT 2140, CCMN 2020, and a 3-credit elective
Every course appears in the matching A.A.S. and diploma specialization, so the certificate can be a first step toward either.
You Should Know
- The catalog labels both certificate tracks “Residential Construction Manager Specialization,” though the second is made up of commercial (CCMN) courses.
Certificate Internship and Field Experience
No internship is required.
Certificate Admissions
- Applicants need related education or sufficient field experience, plus advisor approval.
Tuition
Central Georgia Tech charges $107 per credit in-state and $214 out-of-state for 2026-27. Mandatory fees total $450 per semester. Over the A.A.S.’s four semesters, an in-state student pays about $136.03 per credit.
| Item | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition per credit | $107 | $214 |
| Mandatory fees per semester | $450 | $450 |
| A.A.S. (62 credits, 4 semesters) | $8,434 | $15,068 |
| Diploma (53 credits, 4 semesters) | $7,471 | $13,142 |
| Construction Manager Certificate (15 credits, 2 semesters) | $2,505 | $4,110 |
Fees cover campus safety ($45), health and wellness ($110), technology support ($110), special institutional ($60), registration ($60), accident insurance ($6), and student activities ($59). See CGTC’s tuition and fees page.
Be aware that:
- Totals are derived (credits × rate plus fees per semester); CGTC doesn’t publish program totals.
- If the residential A.A.S. (about 66 credits) or diploma (about 55 credits) totals apply as listed, add about $107 per extra credit.
- Durations assume full-time study because the catalog doesn’t state program length.
- Books, tools, and a one-time application fee are extra.
- Georgia’s HOPE Grant, HOPE Career Grant, and HOPE Scholarship can cover tuition for eligible residents.
Why Choose This Construction Management Program?
A good fit for middle Georgia students who want carpentry skills plus a management credential, with a choice of residential or commercial focus.
Compared with Atlanta Tech: Atlanta Technical College uses the same specialization structure, including the concrete-forming site course and optional internship. Central Georgia Tech adds a defined elective list with project management and small business courses.
Nearby options: Oconee Fall Line Technical College in Dublin offers a commercial-only A.A.S. and diploma, which students east of Macon may want to compare.
Short management option: Tradespeople with field experience can take the 15-credit certificate and apply it to the diploma or A.A.S. later.
Accreditation and Credentials
Central Georgia Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), which supports credit transfer and federal financial aid eligibility.
The construction management programs are not on ACCE’s accredited associate-degree list (Rev. 2025.03.20), and CGTC states no programmatic accreditation for them.
CGTC also offers carpentry certificates, including a 4-credit Construction Career Launch certificate and a Finish Carpenter certificate, which are not profiled here. The college doesn’t state any credit toward contractor licensing.