Architecture and Interior Design Department • Arnold, MD • Campus • $163/Credit (Anne Arundel County, incl. fees)
Anne Arundel Community College offers 3 construction management pathways:
- Construction Management A.A.S.
- Construction Management Certificate
- Skilled Professional Trades Management A.A.S., Construction Management Concentration (for apprenticeship graduates)
Program Pathways Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.A.S. | $9.9K in-county / $29.3K out-of-state | 2 years (4 semesters) | 60 |
| Certificate | $5.9K in-county / $17.6K out-of-state | 1.5 years (3 semesters) | 36 |
| Apprentice A.A.S. | $7.9K in-county / $23.5K out-of-state | 2 years (4 semesters) | 60 (48 taken at AACC) |
Tuition estimates use AACC’s 2026-27 per-credit tuition plus mandatory per-credit and registration fees.
- Why choose it: AACC’s A.A.S. has a signed transfer agreement with Morgan State University that maps nearly every construction course to a Morgan construction management course, and a separate A.A.S. turns a completed Maryland registered apprenticeship into 12 college credits.
- Trade-off: None of the three programs requires an internship, and the four core management courses run in only one term each (two fall-only, two spring-only), so a missed course can add a year.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Credentials Offered | A.A.S., 36-credit certificate, apprentice A.A.S. (construction management concentration) |
| Format | Campus (Arnold); online availability not clearly stated |
| Credit Hours | 60 (A.A.S.), 36 (certificate), 60 with 12 apprenticeship credits (apprentice A.A.S.) |
| Internship | None required or listed |
| Programmatic Accreditation | None listed |
| Math | One of MAT 133, MAT 137, or MAT 145 Precalculus 1 |
| Course Timing | ACH 216 and 219 fall only; ACH 218 and 230 spring only |
| Transfer Pathway | Morgan State B.S. Construction Management (agreement through Feb. 2030) |
| Tuition | $135/credit in-county, $317 other Maryland, $459 out-of-state, plus $28/credit fees |
Construction Management A.A.S.
The estimated tuition for the A.A.S. at Anne Arundel Community College is approximately $9,880 in-county, $20,800 for other Maryland residents, and $29,320 out-of-state (60 credits at $163/credit in-county, including fees).
The program can generally be completed in about 2 years (4 semesters).
The Construction Management A.A.S. sits in AACC’s Architecture and Interior Design Department and is described as training in managing both large and small construction projects.
A.A.S. Curriculum
The 60 credits are 39 in the program and 21 in general education. Math is a choice of MAT 133, MAT 137, or MAT 145 Precalculus 1, and the catalog allows a different math course if a transfer school requires it.
- Construction management (4 courses, 15 credits): Construction Management, Construction Operations, Construction Contract Administration, Cost Estimating for Construction
- Construction technology and design (5 courses, 15 credits): Graphic Communication 1, Construction Technology 1 and 2, Health and Sustainability in the Built Environment, Digital Technologies 1
- Business (3 courses, 9 credits): Business Communications plus two of Introduction to Project Management, Small Business Management, Principles of Management, Introduction to Transportation and Logistics, or Business Law 1
- General education: English Composition 1 and 2, Fundamentals of Oral Communication, Introduction to Sociology, a science (Fundamentals of Physics 1 recommended for transfer), and a computing course
Management and business courses (24 credits) outweigh technical and design courses (15 credits). The business electives let a student lean toward project management, contracting law, or running a small company. More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- Construction Management and Construction Contract Administration run in fall only; Construction Operations and Cost Estimating run in spring only.
- Students who already hold a college degree can follow a Fast Track planner that starts the construction courses in the first term.
- AACC lists no surveying, structures, or scheduling software course in the degree.
A.A.S. Internship and Field Experience
No internship, co-op, or field experience is required or listed.
Students without construction work experience should plan part-time or summer jobsite work, since estimator and assistant project manager roles usually expect some field exposure.
A.A.S. Admissions
AACC is open admission, and the A.A.S. has no separate program application.
- Placement testing or prior coursework may require developmental English or math before college-level courses.
- Students planning to transfer should take Precalculus 1 and Fundamentals of Physics 1, which map to Morgan State requirements.
Construction Management Certificate
The estimated tuition for the certificate at Anne Arundel Community College is approximately $5,943 in-county, $12,495 for other Maryland residents, and $17,607 out-of-state (36 credits at $163/credit in-county, including fees).
The program can generally be completed in about 1.5 years (3 semesters), derived from 12 credits per semester.
The Architecture and Interior Design – Construction Management certificate teaches project management, estimating, materials and methods, and construction documents.
Certificate Curriculum
The certificate holds all nine ACH courses from the A.A.S. plus Principles of Management and a computing course, with no general education.
- Construction management: Construction Management, Construction Operations, Construction Contract Administration, Cost Estimating for Construction
- Construction technology and design: Graphic Communication 1, Construction Technology 1 and 2, Health and Sustainability in the Built Environment, Digital Technologies 1
- Business and computing: Principles of Management; Computing and Information Technology or Computer Technology and Artificial Intelligence
Every certificate course also counts toward the A.A.S., so a certificate graduate needs about 24 more credits (Business Communications, one business elective, and general education) to finish the degree. More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- Graphic Communication 1 and Construction Technology 1 are corequisites and should be taken together.
- Earlier catalogs listed a separate Construction Management Entrepreneurship certificate; it does not appear in the 2026-27 program list.
Certificate Internship and Field Experience
No internship or field experience is required or listed.
Certificate Admissions
Admission is open, and students must show eligibility for English Composition 1 to graduate.
Skilled Professional Trades Management A.A.S., Construction Management Concentration
The estimated tuition for the apprentice A.A.S. at Anne Arundel Community College is approximately $7,924 in-county, $16,660 for other Maryland residents, and $23,476 out-of-state (48 credits taken at $163/credit in-county, including fees; the other 12 come from the apprenticeship).
The program can generally be completed in about 2 years (4 semesters), derived from 12 credits per semester.
The Skilled Professional Trades Management A.A.S. is for people who have completed a Maryland Department of Labor registered apprenticeship.
Apprentice A.A.S. Curriculum
The 60 credits are 12 for the apprenticeship and license or certification, 24 in the construction management concentration, and 24 in general education.
- Required construction courses (9 credits): Graphic Communication 1, Construction Technology 1 and 2 (may be waived based on the student’s license or certification)
- Choose 12 credits: Construction Management, Construction Operations, Construction Contract Administration, Cost Estimating for Construction, Health and Sustainability in the Built Environment, Digital Technologies 1, Business Communications
- Elective: 3 credits of any course
- General education: English Composition 1 and 2, Fundamentals of Oral Communication, and one course each in science, math, social science, technology, and wellness
An electrician or plumber who has finished an apprenticeship can use this degree to add estimating, contract administration, and construction management courses on top of trade credentials. More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- The catalog lists 12 apprenticeship credits but also says the amount awarded depends on the length of the apprenticeship and related instruction.
- AACC states this degree is not intended for transfer.
- Whether the 12 apprenticeship credits carry a fee is not clearly stated.
Apprentice A.A.S. Internship and Field Experience
No internship is required; the completed apprenticeship stands in as field experience.
Apprentice A.A.S. Admissions
This is the only AACC construction pathway with an entry requirement.
- Proof of a completed Maryland Department of Labor registered apprenticeship
- A Maryland State license or an industry certification
Tuition
AACC charges $135 per credit for Anne Arundel County residents, $317 for other Maryland residents, and $459 for out-of-state students in 2026-27. Mandatory fees add $28 per credit (educational services $22, athletic $3, student activity $3) and a $25 registration fee each term.
| Program (2026-27) | Anne Arundel County | Other Maryland | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.A.S. (60 credits, 4 terms) | $9,880 | $20,800 | $29,320 |
| Certificate (36 credits, 3 terms) | $5,943 | $12,495 | $17,607 |
| Apprentice A.A.S. (48 billed credits, 4 terms) | $7,924 | $16,660 | $23,476 |
Rates come from AACC’s credit tuition and fees page.
Be aware that:
- Maryland residents outside Anne Arundel County pay more than twice the county rate, and AACC’s tuition page lists no statewide-program rate for construction management.
- Lab fees vary by course and are not included above.
- Books, drafting supplies, and software are not included.
For county residents, the A.A.S. costs under $10,000, which AACC also advertises. Students from other Maryland counties should compare the community college in their own county, since the out-of-county rate roughly doubles the price.
Why Choose This Construction Management Program?
Best suited for Anne Arundel County residents who want a low-cost start toward a bachelor’s at Morgan State, and for apprenticeship graduates who want a management degree.
For future bachelor’s students: The Morgan State agreement maps AACC’s construction management, contract administration, operations, estimating, and environmental systems courses to Morgan construction management courses, and Morgan accepts up to 70 transfer credits.
For tradespeople: The apprentice A.A.S. credits a completed registered apprenticeship and lets a licensed tradesperson add business and construction management courses without repeating trade training.
The honest trade-off: There is no internship, no programmatic accreditation, and the core management courses run only once a year.
Accreditation and Credentials
Anne Arundel Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, which supports federal financial aid eligibility and credit transfer.
None of the construction programs holds programmatic accreditation, which is typical for two-year construction management programs. The A.A.S. and certificate are career programs, though the Morgan State agreement gives the A.A.S. a defined transfer route.
AACC does not name industry certifications embedded in these programs or tie them to Maryland contractor licensing. The apprentice A.A.S. builds on a state license or industry certification the student already holds.