School of Technology • Charleston, IL • Campus • $497.14/Credit (incl. fees)
Eastern Illinois University offers one construction management program: the B.S. in Construction Management, a 120-hour degree with a 50-hour major taught in the School of Technology’s Klehm Hall labs.
Program Pathways Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.S. | $59.7K | 4 years (8 semesters) | 120 |
Tuition estimates use EIU’s 2026-27 per-credit tuition plus student fees.
- Why choose it: EIU charges Illinois and non-Illinois residents the same $497.14 per credit with fees, publishes transfer guides from 12 community colleges, and leaves room in a 50-hour major for transfer credit, a minor, or up to 6 internship hours.
- Trade-off: The program isn’t ACCE-accredited, its internship is optional, and the required core has no dedicated construction scheduling course.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Credentials Offered | B.S. in Construction Management |
| Format | Campus |
| Campus Location | Charleston (Klehm Hall) |
| Credit Hours | 120 (50 in the major) |
| Internship | Optional; up to 6 credits, 40 clock hours per credit |
| Programmatic Accreditation | None; listed as an ACCE candidate in 2024 |
| Industry Certifications | OSHA 30 available as an elective (CMG 4913) |
| Math | TEC 1303 Applied Computations; no calculus in the major |
| Transfer Pathway | Transfer guides from 12 community colleges |
| Tuition | $356.34/credit + $140.80 fees (2026-27), one rate for all residencies |
B.S. in Construction Management
The estimated tuition for the B.S. in Construction Management at Eastern Illinois University is approximately $59,657 (120 credits at $497.14/credit). The program can generally be completed in about 4 years (8 semesters).
The B.S. in Construction Management requires 50 hours in the major and 120 for graduation. The rest can come from general education, School of Technology electives, a minor, transfer credit, prior learning credit, or internships.
B.S. Curriculum
- Management courses: CMG 1000 Introduction to Construction Management (3), CMG 4223 Construction Cost Estimating (3), CMG 4023 Construction Risk Management (3, covers contract law and change orders), TEC 3414 Project Management (4), and CMG 4243 Construction Project Management Capstone (3)
- Technical courses: CMG 2013 Soil, Concrete, and Paving Testing (3), CMG 2253 Construction Equipment and Materials (3), CMG 2953 Statics and Strength of Materials (3), CMG 3023 Formwork and Building Processes (3), CMG 3213 Surveying and Site Planning (3), and TEC 2004G Materials Science (4)
- Drawing and software: CMG 2223 Print Reading and Introduction to BIM (3), EGT 2043 Computer-Aided Engineering Drawing (3), and TEC 1323 Computer Applications for Technology (3)
- Math and safety: TEC 1303 Applied Computations for Engineering and Construction (3) and EGT 2773 Safety for Engineering Technology Professionals (3)
- Electives (6 hours): environmental design (Sustainable Buildings, renewable energy), management (Business Law, Principles of Management, Supervision), mechanical systems, or other options including CMG 4913 OSHA 30, CMG 4033 Heavy Construction Planning, and CMG 4013 Virtual Project Design
The core leans hands-on and technical: six courses cover materials testing, formwork, statics, surveying, and equipment, against five management courses. Scheduling appears inside CMG 1000 and the capstone rather than as its own course. The major’s only math course is TEC 1303 Applied Computations.
More curriculum details are available on the program’s required coursework page.
You Should Know
- CMG 4023 Construction Risk Management and the capstone are listed as “On Demand” rather than on a fixed fall or spring schedule; estimating runs in fall only.
- OSHA 30 certification is an elective, not a graduation requirement.
B.S. Internship and Field Experience
- Internships are optional and must relate directly to the program of study.
- They can carry up to 6 semester hours, though most earn 3; each hour requires at least 40 clock hours.
- Credit requires a supervisor’s final evaluation and a weekly activity journal.
- EIU names Turner Construction, Kiewit, and Hensel Phelps among employers that have hired graduates.
Because the major is only 50 hours, an internship can count toward the 120 without delaying graduation. EIU reports a placement rate of “nearly 100% within six months of graduation” and an average starting salary of about $84,000, but students still need to arrange their own field experience.
B.S. Admissions
- Standard EIU undergraduate admission; no separate application to the major is described
- Transfer students can follow guides from Lake Land, College of DuPage, Danville Area, Ivy Tech, John A. Logan, Joliet Junior College, Kankakee, Kaskaskia, Lincoln Land, Lincoln Trail, Parkland, and Richland
Tuition
EIU charges $356.34 per credit hour in tuition and $140.80 per credit hour in student fees for 2026-27, a combined $497.14. Its cost page lists the same rate for Illinois and non-Illinois residents.
| Item | Per Credit | 30-Credit Year |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $356.34 | $10,690.20 |
| Student fees | $140.80 | $4,224.00 |
| Total | $497.14 | $14,914.20 |
| B.S. (120 credits) | $59,657 |
See EIU’s cost of attendance page.
Be aware that:
- The estimate covers tuition and student fees only; housing, meals, and books are extra.
- The cost page doesn’t say whether the rate is locked for four years, so later years may cost more.
- Transfer students who bring in community college credit pay EIU rates only on the hours they take at EIU.
At about $15K a year in tuition and fees for Illinois and non-Illinois residents alike, EIU’s sticker price is far below Bradley University’s $43,718. A transfer student finishing the last 60 hours at EIU would pay about $29,800.
Why Choose This Construction Management Program?
Best suited for community college transfer students and out-of-state students who want a low-cost, hands-on construction degree and don’t need ACCE accreditation.
Transfer: EIU publishes transfer guides from 12 community colleges, including Joliet Junior College, Parkland, and Lake Land, and several start from applied A.A.S. degrees in construction or civil engineering technology.
Accreditation trade-off: Bradley, Illinois State University, and SIUE hold ACCE accreditation. EIU’s program was on ACCE’s candidate list in 2024 but does not appear among candidates in ACCE’s 2025 annual report.
Accreditation and Credentials
Eastern Illinois University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), which supports credit transfer and federal financial aid eligibility.
The B.S. in Construction Management carries no programmatic accreditation. ACCE’s candidate/applicant list (Rev. 2024.03.13) included EIU, but the program’s website makes no accreditation claim, and ACCE’s 2025 annual report does not list it as accredited or as a candidate.
Students can earn OSHA 30 certification through the CMG 4913 elective. EIU doesn’t state that the degree counts toward any contractor license; Illinois has no statewide general contractor license.