Agricultural and Industrial Technologies • East Peoria, IL • Campus • $167/Credit (In-District)
Illinois Central College offers 2 construction management pathways:
- A.A.S. in Construction Management Technology
- Construction Management Certificate
Program Pathways Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.A.S. | $10K in-district / $25.5K out-of-state | 2 years (4 semesters) | 60 |
| Certificate | $5.5K in-district / $14K out-of-state | 1 year (fall, spring, summer) | 33 |
Tuition estimates use Illinois Central College’s fall 2026 per-credit tuition for on-campus courses.
- Why choose it: Illinois Central College puts a 3-credit construction management internship and an OSHA 30 safety course into both its certificate and its A.A.S., and the certificate can be finished in one fall-spring-summer sequence.
- Trade-off: The A.A.S. general education is limited to 18 credits with 6 in math or science, and ICC names no transfer agreement into a construction bachelor’s program.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Credentials Offered | A.A.S., Certificate |
| Format | Campus |
| Campus Location | East Peoria campus (Agricultural and Industrial Technologies) |
| Credit Hours | 33 (certificate); 60 (A.A.S.) |
| Internship | Required: CNST 230 (3 credits) in both programs |
| Programmatic Accreditation | None stated |
| Software Taught | CAD/BIM (CNST 130) |
| Industry Certifications | OSHA 30 (CNST 115) |
| Transfer Pathway | Certificate courses apply to the A.A.S.; no bachelor’s agreement named |
| Tuition | $167/credit in-district, $356 out-of-district, $425 out-of-state (fall 2026) |
A.A.S. in Construction Management Technology
The estimated tuition for the A.A.S. in Construction Management Technology at Illinois Central College is approximately $10,020 (60 credits at $167/credit). The program can generally be completed in about 2 years (4 semesters).
The Construction Management Technology A.A.S. includes every certificate course plus a capstone, management, and general education.
A.A.S. Curriculum
- Management courses: CNST 135 Construction Risk Management (3), CNST 145 Construction Planning and Scheduling (3), CNST 150 Construction Estimating (3), CNST 250 Construction Management Capstone (3), and MGMT 113 Principles of Management (3)
- Technical courses: CNST 110 Introduction to Construction (1), CNST 120 Construction Plans and Specifications (3), CNST 125 and 225 Construction Methods and Materials I and II (4 and 3), and CNST 140 Surveying (2)
- Safety and software: CNST 115 Construction Safety – OSHA 30 (2), CNST 130 CAD/BIM (3), and CMPSC 120 Business Computer Systems (3)
- Field experience: CNST 230 Construction Management Internship (3)
- Elective (3): options include SCM 233, BUS 120, MGMT 205, MGMT 213, and ACCTG 101 Accounting
- General education (18): English, communication, social and behavioral science, humanities, and 6 credits of math or science
The A.A.S. is built for direct employment: 42 of its 60 credits are construction, management, and computer courses, ending in a capstone. ICC doesn’t name specific math or science courses, so students who may later pursue a bachelor’s should choose those 6 credits with a transfer school in mind.
More curriculum details are available in ICC’s catalog.
You Should Know
- Accounting appears only as an elective option, not a required course.
A.A.S. Internship and Field Experience
- CNST 230 Construction Management Internship (3 credits) is required.
- In the certificate’s recommended sequence, the internship falls in the summer after the first fall and spring.
- ICC doesn’t publish required hours or paid status.
A required internship at the associate level means graduates enter the job market with construction work on their transcript, not just classroom credit.
A.A.S. Admissions
- Open admission as a community college
Construction Management Certificate
The estimated tuition for the Construction Management Certificate at Illinois Central College is approximately $5,511 (33 credits at $167/credit). The program can generally be completed in about 1 year (fall, spring, and summer).
The Construction Management Certificate prepares students for entry-level commercial construction management jobs and serves as the first step toward the A.A.S.
Certificate Curriculum
- Fall: CMPSC 120, CNST 110, CNST 115 OSHA 30, CNST 120 Plans and Specifications, CNST 125 Methods and Materials I, and CNST 130 CAD/BIM
- Spring: CNST 135 Risk Management, CNST 140 Surveying, CNST 145 Planning and Scheduling, CNST 150 Estimating, and CNST 225 Methods and Materials II
- Summer: CNST 230 Construction Management Internship
The certificate holds all of the A.A.S.’s construction courses, including estimating, scheduling, risk management, OSHA 30, and the internship. It leaves out only the capstone, management, elective, and general education.
You Should Know
- At least 30% of the certificate must be completed at Illinois Central College.
Certificate Internship and Field Experience
The same CNST 230 internship is required, scheduled for the summer term.
Certificate Admissions
- Same open admission as the A.A.S.
Tuition
For fall 2026, Illinois Central College charges $167 per credit hour for District 514 residents, $356 for other Illinois residents, and $425 for out-of-state students on campus. Online courses cost $188 per credit for students outside the district.
| Item | In-District | Out-of-District | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per credit (on campus) | $167 | $356 | $425 |
| A.A.S. (60 credits) | $10,020 | $21,360 | $25,500 |
| Certificate (33 credits) | $5,511 | $11,748 | $14,025 |
See ICC’s tuition and fees page.
Be aware that:
- Lab, supply, and program fees vary by course and are listed in the class schedule.
- ICC lists no general per-credit fee, so the estimate is tuition only.
- Any online general education courses would cost out-of-district students $188 per credit instead of $356 or $425.
In-district students pay about $10K for the A.A.S. and $5.5K for the certificate, close to College of DuPage’s in-district A.A.S. at $9,920 to $10,240, and below Parkland College’s $11,580 A.A.S. in Champaign.
Why Choose This Construction Management Program?
Best suited for Peoria-area students who want to start working in commercial construction quickly, with an internship and OSHA 30 already on their record.
Required internship: ICC requires an internship in both credentials, while College of DuPage’s A.A.S. and certificate list none.
Bachelor’s options nearby: Bradley University in Peoria and Illinois State University in Normal offer ACCE-accredited construction bachelor’s degrees, but ICC doesn’t publish a transfer agreement with either, so students should confirm how credits transfer before enrolling.
Accreditation and Credentials
Illinois Central College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), which supports credit transfer and federal financial aid eligibility.
The construction programs carry no programmatic accreditation, and ACCE’s associate list includes no Illinois programs.
Both programs include CNST 115 Construction Safety – OSHA 30. ICC doesn’t state that its credentials count toward a contractor license; Illinois has no statewide general contractor license.