Construction Sciences and Building Trades • Chalmette, LA • Campus • $172.03/Credit (In-State, incl. fees)
Nunez Community College offers 2 construction management pathways:
- A.A.S. in Construction Management and Technology
- A.S. in Construction Leadership (transfer)
Program Pathways Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.A.S. | $10.5K in-state / $10.5K out-of-state | 2 years (4 semesters) | 61 |
| A.S. | $10.3K in-state / $10.3K out-of-state | 2 years (4 semesters) | 60 |
Tuition estimates use Nunez’s 2026-27 per-credit tuition plus mandatory fees at 15 credits per semester.
- Why choose it: Nunez splits construction management into two degrees with different jobs: an A.A.S. that puts students in the shop for carpentry, electrical, and HVAC alongside estimating and scheduling, and an A.S. built for transfer, with College Algebra, Trigonometry, physics, and surveying.
- Trade-off: Both degrees enrolled their first students in fall 2026, so there are no graduates, outcomes, or programmatic accreditation yet, and neither degree lists an internship or a named transfer agreement.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Credentials Offered | A.A.S. in Construction Management and Technology; A.S. in Construction Leadership |
| Format | Campus (Chalmette); online availability not clearly stated |
| Credit Hours | 61 (A.A.S.), 60 (A.S.) |
| Internship | None required or listed |
| Programmatic Accreditation | None (programs launched fall 2026) |
| Math | A.A.S.: Survey of Mathematical Concepts; A.S.: College Algebra and Trigonometry |
| Embedded Credentials | Construction Management certificate (both); Carpentry certificate (A.A.S.) |
| Software Taught | Not clearly stated |
| Transfer Pathway | A.S. designed for transfer; no named partner university |
| Tuition | $138.96/credit tuition, same for residents and non-residents, plus fees |
Associate of Applied Science in Construction Management and Technology
The estimated tuition for the A.A.S. at Nunez Community College is approximately $10,473 (61 credits at about $171.68/credit, including fees).
The program can generally be completed in about 2 years (4 semesters).
The Associate of Applied Science in Construction Management and Technology was approved by the Louisiana Board of Regents on June 10, 2026, and its first cohort started in August 2026.
A.A.S. Curriculum
The 61 credits are 12 in general education, 46 in the major, and a 3-credit business elective. The only math course is Survey of Mathematical Concepts, not College Algebra.
- Trades (5 courses, 25 credits): Introduction to Construction (5), Carpentry 1 (5), Carpentry 2 (6), Electrical Construction I (6), HVAC Introduction (3)
- Management (6 courses, 18 credits): Introduction to Construction Management, Construction Materials and Methods, Construction Safety, Construction Documents, Construction Estimating, Construction Scheduling
- Career preparation: Job Readiness Skills (3)
- Business elective: any BUSN course; BUSN 2100 recommended
- General education: English Composition I, Survey of Mathematical Concepts, one social science, one humanities
More of the major is trades training (25 credits) than management (18 credits). That fits Nunez’s description of the degree as hands-on, with students moving into supervision after time in the field, and it suits experienced tradespeople, who can use credit for prior learning. Along the way students can earn a Carpentry certificate, a Construction Management certificate, and a Technical Diploma. More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- The catalog lists the general education block as both “12 credits” and “15 credits.” The course list adds up to 12, which matches the 61-credit total.
- Survey of Mathematical Concepts will not satisfy the algebra and trigonometry that four-year CM programs expect. Students who may transfer should look at the A.S. instead.
- Every major course requires a C or better.
A.A.S. Internship and Field Experience
No internship, co-op, or field experience is required or listed for the degree.
The shop courses give hands-on time on campus, but not on a jobsite. Students without construction work experience should look for part-time contractor work, especially before applying for supervisor or assistant superintendent roles.
A.A.S. Admissions
Nunez lists no separate application or prerequisite for either program, and enrollment opened for the first cohort in 2026.
- Apply to Nunez online; the Student Success Center on campus takes walk-ins.
- Both programs qualify for federal financial aid and selected Nunez scholarships.
- Credit for prior learning is available for experienced tradespeople.
Associate of Science in Construction Leadership
The estimated tuition for the A.S. at Nunez Community College is approximately $10,322 (60 credits at about $172.03/credit, including fees).
The program can generally be completed in about 2 years (4 semesters).
The Associate of Science in Construction Leadership is designed for students who plan to finish a bachelor’s degree in construction management.
A.S. Curriculum
The 60 credits are 36 in general education and 24 in the major. Math is College Algebra followed by College Trigonometry.
- Construction management (6 courses, 18 credits): Introduction to Construction Management, Construction Materials and Methods, Construction Safety, Construction Documents, Construction Estimating, Construction Scheduling
- Transfer-aligned major courses: Surveying (CSTL 1313) and Principles of Financial Accounting
- Science: Physical Geology plus General Physics I or Physical Science
- General education: English Composition I and II, an arts course, 6 credits of social science including economics, a speech course, a literature course, and Ethics
The A.S. has no trades courses. It pairs the same six management courses as the A.A.S. with the math, economics, accounting, physics, and surveying that bachelor’s programs in CM usually require early, and students earn the Construction Management certificate along the way. More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- The catalog page currently shows “39 credits” and “3 credits” for the major in its headers. The course lists add up to 36 general education credits plus 24 major credits, matching the 60-credit total Nunez announced.
- Students choosing General Physics I over Physical Science keep more options open, since bachelor’s CM programs often require physics.
- Nunez lists no articulation agreement with a specific university, so check how each course transfers to your target school before enrolling.
A.S. Internship and Field Experience
No internship, co-op, or field experience is required or listed for the degree.
Because the A.S. includes no trades or shop courses, students heading to a four-year program should look for summer construction work, which most bachelor’s programs value and some require later.
A.S. Admissions
Admission works the same as the A.A.S.: students apply to Nunez, and no separate program application is listed. Students should plan to place into College Algebra early, since Trigonometry follows it.
Tuition
Nunez charges $138.96 per credit in tuition for 2026-27, with the same rate for Louisiana residents and non-residents. Mandatory fees bring a 15-credit semester to $2,580.40, or about $172.03 per credit.
| Cost Item | A.A.S. (61 credits) | A.S. (60 credits) |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition and mandatory fees | $10,472.56 | $10,321.60 |
| Bookstore Access Fee ($41.06/credit) | $2,504.66 | $2,463.60 |
| Course fees (2025-26 list) | $405 | Not clearly stated |
| Estimated total | $13,382 | $12,785 |
Rates come from Nunez’s fee schedule and course-specific fees list.
Be aware that:
- The A.A.S. estimate assumes three 15-credit semesters and one 16-credit semester.
- The Bookstore Access Fee is charged per credit hour on top of the published totals.
- A.A.S. course fees on the 2025-26 list are $125 (Introduction to Construction), $30 (Carpentry 1), $60 (Carpentry 2), $90 (Electrical Construction I), and $100 (Job Readiness Skills). The list does not show a fee for HVAC Introduction or the new management courses, and 2026-27 fees may differ.
- Students taking any online course pay an extra $40 per semester.
Both degrees cost about $12,800 to $13,400 all-in, and non-residents pay the same tuition as Louisiana residents. The A.S. costs slightly less because it has no shop courses with lab fees.
Why Choose This Construction Management Program?
Best suited for students in St. Bernard Parish and the New Orleans area who want to choose up front between a trades-first route into supervision and a transfer route to a bachelor’s degree.
For tradespeople and hands-on learners: The A.A.S. gives carpentry, electrical, and HVAC training alongside six management courses, with stackable certificates along the way. Experienced workers can use credit for prior learning to move faster.
For future bachelor’s students: The A.S. front-loads College Algebra, Trigonometry, economics, accounting, physics, and surveying, and Nunez’s program chair says it lines up with most four-year programs. In Louisiana, that includes the Louisiana State University B.S., though LSU also requires calculus and two semesters of physics that the A.S. does not include. Closer to Chalmette, the LSU New Orleans B.S. in Urban Construction Management stops at algebra and trigonometry with one physics course, which fits the A.S. math more closely.
The honest trade-off: As brand-new programs, neither has graduates, placement data, programmatic accreditation, or a named transfer partner yet. Neither lists an internship.
Accreditation and Credentials
Nunez Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate degrees. Institutional accreditation makes students eligible for federal financial aid and supports credit transfer.
Neither degree holds programmatic accreditation. Neither appears on the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE) lists, and most two-year CM programs are not ACCE-accredited. The A.A.S. was approved by the Louisiana Board of Regents in June 2026, with a progress report due in 2027.
The A.A.S. embeds a Carpentry Certificate of Technical Studies and a Construction Management Certificate of Technical Studies, and the A.S. embeds the Construction Management certificate. Nunez says A.A.S. students earn trade certifications in the shop but does not name them. Nunez does not tie either degree to Louisiana contractor licensing.