Seven Alabama schools offer construction management credentials profiled on this site: six public (Alabama A&M University, Auburn University, Jefferson State Community College, the University of Alabama, UAB, and Wallace State Community College) and one private (Tuskegee University). Three schools offer certificates, two offer associate degrees, four offer bachelor’s degrees, and two offer master’s degrees. Auburn’s and Tuskegee’s bachelor’s degrees and Jefferson State’s associate degree are on ACCE’s accredited lists; the University of Alabama’s construction engineering B.S. is ABET EAC accredited.
Estimated in-state costs at public schools run about $1.8K to $5.9K for an undergraduate certificate, $12.4K to $12.5K for an associate degree, $42.2K to $64.9K for a bachelor’s, and $24.7K to $31.3K for a master’s. Tuskegee’s private B.S. costs about $109K, the same for every student.
Alabama Construction Management Programs at a Glance
| School | Location | Credentials | Format | Credits | Est. In-State Tuition | Program Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama A&M University | Normal, AL | Bachelor's | Campus | 128 | $42,208 | None stated |
| Auburn University | Auburn, AL | Bachelor's, Certificate, Master's | Campus, Mostly Online | 12–120 | $12,000–$64,894 | ACCE |
| Jefferson State Community College | Birmingham, AL | Associate, Certificate | Campus | 12–64 | $2,352–$12,544 | ACCE |
| Tuskegee University | Tuskegee, AL | Bachelor's | Campus | 128 | $109,040 | ACCE |
| University of Alabama | Tuscaloosa, AL | Bachelor's | Campus | 125 | $54,777 | ABET EAC |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | Birmingham, AL | Master's | Online | 30 | $31,320 | None stated |
| Wallace State Community College | Hanceville, AL | Associate, Certificate | Hybrid | 9–62 | $1,800–$12,400 | None stated |
Costs are estimated program totals (credits × per-credit tuition plus mandatory fees) from each school’s profile. Ranges cover all of a school’s construction management pathways.
Best Alabama Construction Management Programs by Goal
- Lowest-cost credential: Wallace State Community College’s 9-credit Construction Science Short-Term Certificate costs about $1.8K in-state and stacks fully into its A.A.S.
- Accredited associate degree: Jefferson State Community College’s Construction Management Technology A.A.S. is the only Alabama program on ACCE’s associate list (Rev. 2025.03.20). About $12.5K in-state, on campus in Birmingham.
- Residential home builder exam prep: Wallace State’s A.A.S. includes a 3-credit course built around the Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board exams (about $12.4K in-state). Tuskegee offers a similar elective (per Tuskegee).
- Lowest-cost bachelor’s: Alabama A&M University’s B.S. in Construction Management costs about $42.2K in-state and requires a 12-week internship. It is not ACCE accredited.
- ACCE bachelor’s at an in-state public rate: Auburn University’s B.S. in Building Construction costs about $64.9K in-state. Students compete for 120 professional-program seats a year by formula GPA (2.60 minimum).
- ACCE bachelor’s without a competitive entry step: Tuskegee University’s B.S. starts construction courses in the first fall. Its flat $109K costs less than Auburn ($163K) or UA ($153K) at out-of-state rates.
- Engineering and PE route: University of Alabama’s ABET EAC B.S. in Construction Engineering requires calculus through differential equations and points to the FE exam. About $54.8K in-state.
- Working professionals, fully online: UAB’s M.Eng. in Construction Engineering Management admits any bachelor’s with two years of construction experience. About $31.3K for every U.S. student.
- Short graduate credential: Auburn’s three 12-credit executive graduate certificates cost about $12K each, mostly online with a residency week each semester.
Alabama Construction Management Programs by Degree Level
Certificates
| School | Program | Format | Credits | Est. In-State Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace State | Construction Science Short-Term Certificate | Hybrid | 9 | $1.8K |
| Jefferson State | Construction Management Technology Short-Term Certificate | Campus | 12 | $2.4K |
| Wallace State | Construction Basics Short-Term Certificate | Hybrid | 21 | $4.2K |
| Jefferson State | Construction Management Technology Certificate | Campus | 30 | $5.9K |
| Auburn University | Executive Graduate Certificates (3 options) | Mostly Online | 12 each | ~$12K each |
The four community college certificates are undergraduate credentials; Wallace State’s two stack fully into its 62-credit A.A.S. Auburn’s are graduate certificates for working professionals and hold all four online MBC core courses.
Associate Degrees
| School | Program | Format | Accreditation | Est. In-State Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallace State | A.A.S. in Construction Management Technology (62 credits) | Hybrid | None stated | $12.4K |
| Jefferson State | Construction Management Technology A.A.S. (64 credits) | Campus | ACCE | $12.5K |
The two degrees cost within $144 of each other, so the choice turns on focus.
- Technical depth: Jefferson State adds surveying, technical physics, and an 8-credit structures sequence through wood, steel, and concrete member design.
- Residential and licensing focus: Wallace State adds residential estimating, contracting law, and its home builder exam review course.
- Math ceiling: Jefferson State requires MTH 100 Intermediate College Algebra; Wallace State requires MTH 112 Precalculus Algebra, with no trigonometry.
You Should Know
- Neither associate degree requires an internship.
- Jefferson State’s catalog says the program is not designed to transfer; Wallace State’s construction courses carry transfer Code C.
- Jefferson State’s catalog lists 64 credits while its department plan lists 71; confirm which applies.
Bachelor’s Degrees
| School | Program | Format | Accreditation | Est. In-State Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama A&M University | B.S. in Construction Management (128 credits) | Campus | None stated | $42.2K |
| University of Alabama | B.S. in Construction Engineering (125 credits) | Campus | ABET EAC | $54.8K |
| Auburn University | B.S. in Building Construction (120 credits) | Campus | ACCE | $64.9K |
| Tuskegee University | B.S. in Construction Science and Management (128 credits) | Campus | ACCE | $109K (private, all students) |
- Entry: Auburn admits to its professional program after two pre-professional years by formula GPA. Tuskegee publishes no separate program admission step. AAMU lists Calculus I for admission to the major.
- Math and engineering content: UA requires calculus through differential equations. AAMU runs a six-course mechanics sequence (statics through concrete, steel, and wood design). Tuskegee requires calculus but no statics or structural design. Auburn tops out at precalculus and trigonometry.
- Field experience: AAMU requires a 12-week internship. Auburn, UA, and Tuskegee offer optional co-ops.
- Out-of-state cost: AAMU runs about $77.2K out-of-state, Tuskegee $109K, UA $153K, and Auburn $163K.
You Should Know
- Auburn’s in-state total includes College of Architecture, Design and Construction professional fees charged in four semesters.
- Tuskegee requires health insurance with no waiver and on-campus housing for students under 60 credits.
- AAMU’s B.S. does not appear on ACCE’s baccalaureate list (Rev. 2024.03.13).
Master’s Degrees
| School | Program | Format | Credits | Est. In-State Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn University | Master of Building Construction (campus) | Campus | 35 | $24.7K |
| UAB | M.Eng. in Construction Engineering Management | Online | 30 | $31.3K |
| Auburn University | Master of Building Construction (online) | Not clearly stated | 36 | Not clearly stated |
Auburn’s campus MBC costs about $6.6K less in-state and includes a 14-credit summer foundation block for graduates from outside construction. UAB’s online degree charges every U.S. student the same rate and requires a live interview before applying. ACCE’s master’s list (Rev. 2025.03.20) includes no Alabama program.
Construction Management Programs by Alabama Region
North Alabama
- Alabama A&M University, Normal (bachelor’s)
- Wallace State Community College, Hanceville (certificates, associate)
Birmingham and Tuscaloosa
- Jefferson State Community College, Birmingham (certificates, associate)
- University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham (online master’s)
- University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa (bachelor’s)
East Alabama
- Auburn University, Auburn (bachelor’s, graduate certificates, master’s)
- Tuskegee University, Tuskegee (bachelor’s)
Alabama Contractor Licensing and Where a Degree Fits
Alabama has two state contractor licenses. The Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors licenses work of $100,000 or more (Code of Ala. § 34-8-1, raised from $50,000 by Act 2024-277 in October 2024). The Home Builders Licensure Board licenses residential work over $10,000 (§ 34-14A-2).
- General contractor: No fixed years of experience. The board weighs ability, past record, and finances (§ 34-8-3), and requires at least $10,000 in net worth and working capital (r. 230-X-1-.02). Applicants pass an open-book business and law exam plus a trade exam, per the PSI candidate bulletin.
- Residential home builder: The unlimited license requires two open-book exams: a 40-question business and law exam and an 80-question skills exam, per the Prov candidate bulletin. Licensees complete 6 hours of continuing education a year.
No Alabama statute or board rule found lets a construction management degree replace experience or waive an exam for either license. A degree helps as exam preparation. Wallace State’s BUC 150 targets the home builder exams, and Tuskegee’s CSMT 361 elective prepares students for them (per each school). UA’s FE exam emphasis leads to engineering licensure, a separate board.
You Should Know
- Each board decides who qualifies. Wallace State notes that students qualify for the residential exam only with appropriate field experience.
- Act 2026-396 changes general contractor license exemptions from October 1, 2026; check with the board before relying on an exemption.
- Electrical, plumbing and gas, and HVAC work each need a license from a separate state board.
Transferring from an Alabama College to a University
The Alabama Articulation and General Studies Committee, created under Code of Ala. § 16-5-8, runs the statewide transfer system now called Alabama Transfers (formerly STARS). Areas I to IV (41 to 42 hours of general studies) transfer to Alabama public universities. Area V (19 to 23 pre-major hours) follows each university’s transfer guide, which binds the university only if the student keeps the same major. Code C courses count only when the receiving school accepts them. Tuskegee is private and outside this system.
- A.A.S. first: Jefferson State’s catalog says its program is not designed to transfer, and Wallace State’s construction courses carry Code C. AAMU’s Area V guide names construction and engineering courses from Alabama community colleges.
- Private route: A 2016 Jefferson State agreement mapped 69 of 71 credits into Tuskegee’s B.S.; its current status is unconfirmed (per the Jefferson State profile).
- Prerequisites: Plan math early. AAMU lists Calculus I for its major, Tuskegee and UA require calculus, and Auburn requires precalculus with trigonometry. Neither A.A.S. math ceiling reaches those levels.
Bottom Line
Among the schools on this page, Alabama’s options split into four price tiers: community college certificates and associate degrees at about $1.8K to $12.5K, master’s degrees at about $24.7K to $31.3K, public bachelor’s degrees at about $42.2K to $64.9K in-state, and Tuskegee’s private B.S. at about $109K.
- Accreditation: Auburn and Tuskegee hold ACCE-listed bachelor’s degrees, Jefferson State the ACCE-listed associate degree, and UA the ABET EAC degree.
- Format: UAB’s M.Eng. is fully online, and Auburn’s graduate certificates are mostly online. Every bachelor’s is on campus.
- Internship: AAMU is the only school on this page that requires one.
- Next step: Open each linked profile and confirm tuition and admission dates with the school.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many construction management programs are in Alabama?
This page compares 16 construction management credentials at seven Alabama schools: six public and one private.
Which Alabama construction management programs are ACCE accredited?
Auburn University’s B.S. in Building Construction, Tuskegee University’s B.S. in Construction Science and Management, and Jefferson State’s Construction Management Technology A.A.S.
Can I study construction management online in Alabama?
Yes, at the graduate level. UAB’s M.Eng. in Construction Engineering Management is fully online, and Auburn’s executive graduate certificates are mostly online. No bachelor’s or associate degree on this page is online.
What is the cheapest construction management program in Alabama?
Among the schools on this page, Wallace State’s 9-credit certificate costs least, at about $1.8K in-state. The lowest-cost bachelor’s is Alabama A&M’s at about $42.2K in-state.
Does a construction management degree help me get an Alabama contractor license?
Not directly. No Alabama rule found lets a degree replace experience or waive an exam, but Wallace State and Tuskegee offer courses that prepare students for the home builder license exams.
Program data verified October 2026 from each school’s profile. Licensing and transfer information from the Code of Alabama Titles 16 and 34, the Alabama Licensing Board for General Contractors, the Home Builders Licensure Board, PSI and Prov candidate bulletins, and the Alabama Commission on Higher Education.