Architecture Program • Glen Ellyn, IL • Campus / Hybrid • $160/Credit (In-District, incl. fees)
College of DuPage offers 2 construction management pathways:
- A.A.S. in Construction Management
- Construction Management Certificate
Program Pathways Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.A.S. | $9.9K-$10.2K in-district / $27.3K-$28.2K out-of-state | 2 years (4 semesters) | 62-64 |
| Certificate | $5.1K in-district / $14.1K out-of-state | 2 to 4 semesters | 32 |
Tuition estimates use College of DuPage’s fall 2026 per-credit tuition plus its $19 per-credit fee.
- Why choose it: College of DuPage’s A.A.S. and certificate both require estimating, scheduling, contracts, and a Revit BIM management course, and the A.A.S. adds physics, accounting, and supervision.
- Trade-off: Neither program includes an internship, and residents of College of DuPage’s district get the $160 rate; other Illinois residents pay $368 per credit.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Credentials Offered | A.A.S., Certificate |
| Format | In-person or hybrid |
| Campus Location | Glen Ellyn |
| Credit Hours | 32 (certificate); 62-64 (A.A.S.) |
| Internship | None listed |
| Programmatic Accreditation | None stated |
| Software Taught | Revit (ARCH 2413); AutoCAD and more Revit as electives |
| Math | MATH 1115 Technical Math I or MATH 1431 Precalculus I; PHYSI 1201 |
| Transfer Pathway | Listed partners include SIUE, SIU Carbondale, Purdue Northwest (2+2), Indiana State, Northern Iowa |
| Tuition | $141/credit in-district + $19 fee (fall 2026) |
A.A.S. in Construction Management
The estimated tuition for the A.A.S. in Construction Management at College of DuPage is approximately $9,920 to $10,240 (62 to 64 credits at $160/credit). The program can generally be completed in about 2 years (4 semesters).
The Construction Management A.A.S. sits in College of DuPage’s Architecture program and offers fall and spring start plans.
A.A.S. Curriculum
- Management courses: ARCH 1301 Introduction to Construction Management (3), ARCH 2240 Codes, Specifications and Contracts (3), ARCH 2260 Construction Estimating (3), ARCH 2270 Construction Scheduling (3), and MANAG 1100 Supervision (3)
- Technical courses: ARCH 1111 Building Materials (4), ARCH 1130 Blueprint Reading (2), ARCH 1141 and 2142 Construction Methods I and II (2 each), ARCH 1240 Construction Safety Fundamentals (2), and ARCH 2150 Basic Surveying (2)
- Software: ARCH 2413 BIM Management-Revit (3)
- Math, science, and business: MATH 1115 Technical Mathematics I or MATH 1431 Precalculus I (3-5), PHYSI 1201 General Physics I (5), and ACCOU 2140 Financial Accounting (4)
- General education: ENGLI 1101 English Composition I, PHILO 1114 Business Ethics, and 6 more general education credits
- Electives (6 credits): options include ARCH 1211 AutoCAD, ARCH 1411 and 1412 Revit, ARCH 2210 Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Systems, and ARCH 2230 Structural Systems
The A.A.S. balances five management courses against six shorter technical courses. Physics, accounting, and a precalculus option add transfer-oriented math and science to the construction core, while Revit appears in both required and elective courses.
More curriculum details are available in College of DuPage’s catalog.
You Should Know
- The catalog lists 62 to 64 credits, but the program page says students complete 66 credits.
- Students who place below college-level math may need developmental courses before MATH 1115 or MATH 1431.
A.A.S. Internship and Field Experience
No internship or practicum is listed. Students who plan to transfer to a bachelor’s program with a required internship, such as Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, will complete field experience there.
A.A.S. Admissions
- Open admission as a community college
- Math placement depends on placement test or ACT scores
Construction Management Certificate
The estimated tuition for the Construction Management Certificate at College of DuPage is approximately $5,120 (32 credits at $160/credit). The program can generally be completed in about 2 to 4 semesters.
The Construction Management Certificate contains the A.A.S.’s construction and supervision courses without the general education, math, physics, and accounting.
Certificate Curriculum
- All 12 courses required: ARCH 1111, 1130, 1141, 1240, 1301, 2142, 2150, 2240, 2260, 2270, 2413, and MANAG 1100
The certificate covers the same estimating, scheduling, contracts, safety, and Revit courses as the A.A.S., so it works for people already in the trades who want management skills, and its credits apply toward the degree.
Certificate Internship and Field Experience
No internship is listed.
Certificate Admissions
- Same open admission as the A.A.S.
Tuition
For fall 2026, College of DuPage charges $141 per credit hour for in-district students, $349 for other Illinois residents, and $421 for out-of-state students, plus a $19 per-credit fee for all.
| Item | In-District | Out-of-District | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per credit (with fee) | $160 | $368 | $440 |
| A.A.S. (62-64 credits) | $9,920-$10,240 | $22,816-$23,552 | $27,280-$28,160 |
| Certificate (32 credits) | $5,120 | $11,776 | $14,080 |
See College of DuPage’s tuition page.
Be aware that:
- Lab and material fees apply to some courses and are shown at registration.
- If the program page’s 66-credit figure applies, the in-district A.A.S. cost rises to about $10,560.
- Illinois residents outside College of DuPage’s district pay $368 per credit, more than twice the in-district rate.
For in-district residents, the A.A.S. costs about $10K. Students who live in another community college district should first check whether their home college offers a construction program at its in-district rate; McHenry County College’s A.A.S., for example, costs about $8.6K for its own district residents.
Why Choose This Construction Management Program?
Best suited for College of DuPage district residents who want an affordable two-year construction management credential with software training, either to start working or to transfer.
Transfer options: College of DuPage lists transfer partners including SIUE and Purdue University Northwest, which offers a 2+2 path with junior standing. Eastern Illinois University also publishes a transfer guide for DuPage’s associate degree.
Certificate first: Working tradespeople can start with the 32-credit certificate and add general education, math, physics, and accounting later to finish the A.A.S.
Accreditation and Credentials
College of DuPage is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), which supports credit transfer and federal financial aid eligibility.
The construction management programs carry no programmatic accreditation, and ACCE’s associate list includes no Illinois programs. Most two-year construction programs aren’t ACCE-accredited.
College of DuPage doesn’t name embedded industry certifications or state that the credentials count toward a contractor license; Illinois has no statewide general contractor license.