Construction Management Program • Catonsville, MD • Campus • $165/Credit (Baltimore County, incl. fees)
The Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) offers 3 construction management pathways:
- Construction Management A.A.S.
- Construction Management Certificate
- Construction Craft Professional A.A.S. (for completed apprentices)
Program Pathways Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.A.S. | $10.4K in-county / $25.6K out-of-state | 2 years (4 semesters) | 60 |
| Certificate | $6.8K in-county / $16.7K out-of-state | 1.5 years (3 semesters) | 39 |
| Craft Professional A.A.S. | $6.3K-$7.3K in-county / $15.4K-$17.9K out-of-state | 1.5 years (3 semesters) | 36-42 billed, plus articulated credit |
Tuition estimates use CCBC’s 2026-27 per-credit tuition plus mandatory per-credit and per-semester fees.
- Why choose it: CCBC’s A.A.S. puts 42 of its 60 credits into construction coursework, with five program electives that can include Building Information Modeling (BIM), cost control, and project management.
- Trade-off: All three programs are in person at Catonsville only, none includes an internship, and CCBC posts no construction management transfer agreement with a four-year school.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Credentials Offered | A.A.S. (60), certificate (39), Construction Craft Professional A.A.S. (36-42 billed plus articulated credit) |
| Format | Campus (in person) |
| Campus Location | Catonsville |
| Credit Hours | 36-60 billed, depending on pathway |
| Internship | None listed |
| Programmatic Accreditation | None listed |
| Software Taught | BIM and CADD (electives); Technology and Information Systems (required) |
| Math | MATH 135 Applied Algebra and Trigonometry or higher |
| Course Timing | Some CONT courses offered once a year |
| Tuition | $124/credit in-county, $246 out-of-county, $377 out-of-state, plus fees |
Construction Management A.A.S.
The estimated tuition for the A.A.S. at CCBC is approximately $10,392 for Baltimore County residents, $17,712 for other Maryland residents, and $25,572 out-of-state (60 credits at $165/credit in-county, including fees).
The program can generally be completed in about 2 years (4 semesters).
The Construction Management A.A.S. prepares students for jobs from construction technician to construction manager, including foreman, superintendent, project manager, estimator, inspector, and owner roles.
A.A.S. Curriculum
The degree splits into 42 credits of program requirements and electives and 18 credits of general education. Math is MATH 135 Applied Algebra and Trigonometry or higher.
- Required construction courses: Construction Blueprint Reading, Construction Materials and Methods, Construction Estimating, Construction Specifications, Construction Safety and Health
- Required management courses: Construction Contracts and Related Law, Construction Planning and Scheduling, Construction Claims and Changes
- Required technology: Technology and Information Systems
- Program electives (choose five): Construction Supervision and Leadership, Construction Project Management, Construction Cost Control, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Construction Procurement and Contracting, Practices of Residential Construction, Introduction to CADD, Surveying Instruments
- General education: College Composition I, Fundamentals of Communication, MATH 135, a science (environmental science recommended), a diversity social science, and a writing course (business writing recommended)
The required core leans toward contracts and documentation: specifications, contract law, and claims and changes are all required. The recommended electives add supervision, project management, cost control, and BIM, which round out the field and technology side. More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- Project Management, Cost Control, and BIM are electives, not requirements; a student could graduate without them.
- Several CONT courses are offered once a year (fall or spring), and CCBC notes that courses may not run every semester.
- New college students add ACDV 101 (1 credit) in their first semester.
A.A.S. Internship and Field Experience
No internship, co-op, or field experience course is listed for the A.A.S. Students who are not already working in construction will need to find site experience on their own, which matters for field supervisor roles.
A.A.S. Admissions
CCBC is open admission, and the A.A.S. has no separate program application.
- Placement may require developmental math before MATH 135
- Baltimore City Public Schools students can earn articulated credit for approved high school construction programs
Construction Management Certificate
The estimated tuition for the certificate at CCBC is approximately $6,804 for Baltimore County residents, $11,562 for other Maryland residents, and $16,671 out-of-state (39 credits at $165/credit in-county, including fees).
The program can generally be completed in about 1.5 years (3 semesters).
The Construction Management Certificate is designed for people already working in construction or those with prior college credit who want to train for a construction-related position.
Certificate Curriculum
The certificate is the A.A.S. construction core without general education: 13 courses, all 39 credits in construction and technology.
- Required: Blueprint Reading, Materials and Methods, Technology and Information Systems, Estimating, Specifications, Safety and Health, Contracts and Related Law, Planning and Scheduling, Claims and Changes
- Program electives (four): Construction Supervision and Leadership, Cost Control, BIM, and Project Management recommended
Every certificate course counts toward the A.A.S., so a certificate graduate needs mainly the 18 general education credits and one more program elective to finish the degree. More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- At 39 credits, the certificate is two-thirds the length of the A.A.S.; it has no math requirement.
- Financial aid covers only courses in the student’s program, so extra general education courses may not be aid-eligible while enrolled in the certificate.
Certificate Internship and Field Experience
No internship is listed. The certificate is aimed at people already working in the field.
Certificate Admissions
Admission is open, with the same placement rules as the A.A.S.
Construction Craft Professional A.A.S.
The estimated tuition for the Construction Craft Professional A.A.S. at CCBC is approximately $6,309-$7,299 for Baltimore County residents and $15,417-$17,925 out-of-state (36-42 billed credits at $165/credit in-county, including fees).
The program can generally be completed in about 1.5 years (3 semesters) after the apprenticeship.
The Construction Craft Professional A.A.S. is for students who have completed a three-, four-, or five-year craft apprenticeship and want to add supervision, scheduling, and safety coursework to their trade.
Craft Professional A.A.S. Curriculum
CCBC awards six articulated credits for each year of apprenticeship, set by the agreement between CCBC and the apprenticeship program.
- Articulated credit: 18 credits for a 3-year apprenticeship; 4- and 5-year apprentices earn more and also skip Blueprint Reading and Materials and Methods
- Construction management: Construction Supervision and Leadership, Construction Planning and Scheduling, Construction Safety and Health
- Technology: Technology and Information Systems
- Program electives: two courses from the CONT elective list
- General education: the same 18 credits as the Construction Management A.A.S., including MATH 135
The degree is built for journeyworkers moving toward foreman or superintendent roles. It does not require estimating, contracts, or specifications, so it is lighter on office-side management than the Construction Management A.A.S.
You Should Know
- CCBC states the 18-credit award for 3-year apprentices; 24 and 30 credits for 4- and 5-year apprentices follow its six-credits-per-year rule, so confirm the exact award and total degree credits with the coordinator.
- CCBC also offers a Construction Craft Professional Certificate for completed apprentices.
Craft Professional A.A.S. Internship and Field Experience
No internship is required; the completed apprenticeship supplies the field experience.
Craft Professional A.A.S. Admissions
Students must have completed a three-, four-, or five-year craft apprenticeship covered by an agreement with CCBC.
Tuition
CCBC’s 2026-27 tuition is $124 per credit for Baltimore County residents, $246 for other Maryland residents, and $377 for out-of-state students on campus. Mandatory fees add $41 per credit (general services $22, technology $19), plus about $123 per semester (registration $55, capital $20, activity fee capped at $48).
| Program | Baltimore County | Other Maryland | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.A.S. (60 credits, 4 semesters) | $10,392 | $17,712 | $25,572 |
| Certificate (39 credits, 3 semesters) | $6,804 | $11,562 | $16,671 |
| Craft Professional A.A.S. (36-42 billed credits) | $6,309-$7,299 | $10,701-$12,423 | $15,417-$17,925 |
Rates come from CCBC’s tuition and fees page.
Be aware that:
- The activity fee is $4 per credit, capped at $48 per semester; part-time students pay less.
- Lab fees vary by course and are listed in the class schedule.
- The capital fee is listed without a unit; these estimates assume it is charged each semester.
- Credit by exam or portfolio is charged at half the Baltimore County tuition rate.
- Books and supplies are not included.
Baltimore County residents pay about half the out-of-county rate, so location drives the cost more than program choice. For completed apprentices, articulated credit replaces 18 or more credits of coursework.
Why Choose This Construction Management Program?
Best suited for Baltimore County residents who want a contracts-heavy, office-side construction management A.A.S. on campus.
For career starters: The A.A.S. covers estimating, scheduling, contracts, claims, and safety, with BIM and cost control available as electives.
For working tradespeople: The certificate drops general education entirely, and the Craft Professional A.A.S. turns a completed apprenticeship into 18 or more college credits.
The honest trade-off: There is no internship, no online option, and no posted transfer agreement into a construction management bachelor’s, so students planning a four-year degree should check course-by-course transfer early.
Accreditation and Credentials
The Community College of Baltimore County is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, which supports federal financial aid eligibility and credit transfer.
None of the three programs holds programmatic accreditation, which is typical for two-year construction programs. The A.A.S. is a career degree rather than a transfer degree.
CCBC does not list an embedded industry certification such as OSHA 30 or tie the programs to Maryland contractor or home improvement licensing. The Construction Safety and Health course is required in the A.A.S., certificate, and Craft Professional A.A.S.