This page compares construction management programs at 4 Idaho schools: 3 public colleges and 1 private university. Two offer a certificate, 3 offer an associate degree, 2 offer a bachelor’s degree, and 1 offers a construction-focused MBA. Boise State University’s B.S. is the only Idaho program on ACCE’s accredited list.
Estimated in-state or Church member costs run about $2.0K to $3.0K for certificates, $9.3K to $10.3K for associate degrees, $20.4K to $39.2K for bachelor’s degrees, and $36.8K for Boise State’s online MBA.
Idaho Construction Management Programs at a Glance
| School | Location | Credentials | Format | Credits | Est. In-State Tuition | Program Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise State University | Boise, ID | Bachelor's, Master's | Campus, Online | 49–120 | $36,840–$39,156 | ACCE |
| Brigham Young University–Idaho | Rexburg, ID | Associate, Bachelor's, Certificate | Campus | 14–120 | $2,968–$20,352 | None stated |
| College of Southern Idaho | Twin Falls, ID | Associate | Campus | 60 | $9,300 | None stated |
| North Idaho College | Rathdrum, ID | Associate, Certificate | Campus | 13–68 | $1,976–$10,336 | None stated |
Tuition figures are each school’s estimated program cost range from its profile. BYU–Idaho’s figures are its Church member rates; non-members pay double.
Best Idaho Construction Management Programs by Goal
- Accredited bachelor’s degree: Boise State University’s B.S. is ACCE-accredited and requires Survey of Calculus, two semesters of physics, and a statics, soils, and concrete and steel design sequence.
- Required field experience: Brigham Young University–Idaho requires two internships in its B.S. and one in its A.A.S.; Boise State encourages but doesn’t require one.
- Lowest-cost bachelor’s: BYU–Idaho’s B.S. costs about $20.4K for Church members ($40.7K for non-members), versus about $39.2K in-state at Boise State.
- Transfer prep at community college rates: the College of Southern Idaho’s A.S. follows a published pathway into Boise State’s B.S.
- Construction courses before transferring: North Idaho College’s A.S. includes five introductory construction management courses alongside calculus, physics, and accounting.
- Short credential for working craftsmen: BYU–Idaho’s 14-credit Construction Field Supervision Certificate covers safety, estimating, scheduling, and project management.
- Graduate business credential: Boise State’s online MBA with a construction management emphasis is aimed at experienced managers.
- Washington residents near Spokane: North Idaho College charges a $257 per-credit Washington rate, below its $375 non-resident rate.
Idaho Construction Management Programs by Degree Level
Certificates
| School | Program | Credits | Est. In-State Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Idaho College | Construction Management Basic Technical Certificate | 13 | $1,976 |
| BYU–Idaho | Construction Field Supervision Certificate | 14 | $2,968 (Church member) |
The two certificates serve different students. NIC’s covers introductory construction courses that lead into its A.S., while BYU–Idaho’s is a management-only certificate for people already working in construction.
Associate Degrees
| School | Program | Construction Courses | Credits | Est. In-State Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Southern Idaho | A.S. in Construction Management (transfer) | None | 60 | $9,300 |
| North Idaho College | A.S. in Construction Management (transfer) | 5 introductory | 66-68 | $10,032-$10,336 |
| BYU–Idaho | A.A.S. in Construction Superintendency | Full field supervision core | 62 | $10,176 (Church member) |
The CSI and NIC degrees are transfer degrees that load calculus, physics, and accounting for a bachelor’s program. BYU–Idaho’s A.A.S. is a career degree for job-site supervision, built from courses in its B.S.
You Should Know
- CSI’s A.S. contains no construction management courses; estimating, scheduling, and contracts start after transfer.
- NIC’s A.S. runs 66 to 68 credits and names no transfer partner.
Bachelor’s Degrees
| School | Program | Accreditation | Internship | Est. Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise State University | B.S. in Construction Management | ACCE | Encouraged | $39,156 in-state / $117,908 out-of-state |
| BYU–Idaho | B.S. in Construction Management | None stated | Two required | $20,352 member / $40,704 non-member |
- Math: Boise State requires Survey of Calculus and two semesters of physics; BYU–Idaho’s major lists no math course beyond general education.
- Business: Boise State builds accounting, business law, and statistics into the major; BYU–Idaho requires a business minor or certificate.
- Out-of-state students: Construction Management is excluded from Boise State’s Western Undergraduate Exchange discount.
Master’s Degrees
| School | Program | Format | Credits | Est. Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boise State University | Online MBA, Construction Management Emphasis | Online | 49 | $36,840 |
Only 3 of the MBA’s 13 courses are construction-specific, and admission requires two years of management experience. None of the Idaho schools on this page offers an M.S. in construction management.
Other Construction Programs in Idaho
- University of Idaho: a new B.S. in Construction Management and the Built Environment (120 credits) in Moscow is accepting applications for fall 2027. It will be profiled once students are enrolled.
- BYU–Idaho: a B.S. in Virtual Design and Construction focuses on BIM and digital coordination rather than construction management.
- College of Western Idaho: its Construction Management Technology program no longer appears in the 2026-27 catalog.
How a Degree Counts Toward Idaho Contractor Requirements
Idaho requires contractor registration, not a license, for most private work. The Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses (DOPL) says the law “requires registration, not licensure” for jobs over $2,000.
- Contractor registration: required under Idaho Code § 54-5204; applicants show general liability insurance of at least $300,000 and workers’ compensation coverage. DOPL’s FAQ lists no exam or experience requirement.
- Public works contractor license: required for public projects of $50,000 or more, in classes from D ($50,000 bid limit) to Unlimited, with net worth and working capital minimums that rise with each class, according to DOPL.
- Public works construction manager license: required to act as a construction manager on public projects of $10,000 or more. Applicants with a bachelor’s in architecture, engineering, or construction from a program “accredited by a national accrediting organization” need four years of construction management experience; applicants without a four-year degree need five. All applicants must pass two written exams, according to DOPL’s application.
The construction manager license is where a degree matters most: it cuts one year from the experience requirement, but only if the program is nationally accredited. Among Idaho bachelor’s programs, Boise State’s ACCE-accredited B.S. clearly qualifies; graduates of other programs should confirm eligibility with DOPL.
Transferring to a Bachelor’s Program in Idaho
Under Idaho State Board of Education Policy III.N, General Education Matriculation (GEM) courses transfer as meeting general education requirements at Idaho’s public institutions, and common-indexed courses transfer as direct equivalents. Major courses transfer course by course.
- CSI to Boise State: Boise State publishes a 2026-27 pathway that maps 58 CSI credits into its B.S., with 62 credits finished at Boise State.
- NIC: NIC’s construction courses use the same CMGT numbers as several Boise State courses (CMGT 110/111 and 245), but NIC names no transfer agreement.
- BYU–Idaho: the certificate and A.A.S. are built from B.S. courses, so students can continue within BYU–Idaho.
Bottom Line
Idaho has one ACCE-accredited construction bachelor’s (Boise State) and one lower-cost private alternative with required internships (BYU–Idaho). Its two community college options are transfer degrees, not job-ready construction management credentials.
- Accreditation: Boise State is the only ACCE-accredited program, which also matters for the public works construction manager license.
- Cost: about $2K to $3K for certificates, $9.3K to $10.3K for associate degrees, and $20.4K to $39.2K for bachelor’s degrees.
- Format: all undergraduate programs are on campus; Boise State’s MBA is the only online option.
- Next step: students starting at a community college should map their courses to Boise State’s B.S. before enrolling.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many construction management programs are in Idaho?
This page covers 4 schools: Boise State University, Brigham Young University–Idaho, the College of Southern Idaho, and North Idaho College. The University of Idaho’s new B.S. is accepting applications for fall 2027.
Which Idaho construction management programs are ACCE-accredited?
Only Boise State University’s B.S. in Construction Management. ACCE renewed it in March 2025 for seven years, through July 2032.
Can I study construction management online in Idaho?
Only at the graduate level, through Boise State’s online MBA with a construction management emphasis. All of the undergraduate programs are on campus.
Do I need a license to be a contractor in Idaho?
Most contractors need to register with DOPL, which requires insurance but no exam. Public works construction managers need a license with written exams, and a nationally accredited construction degree cuts one year from the construction manager experience requirement.
Program data verified November 2026 from each school’s published profile on this site. Contractor rules from Idaho Code § 54-5204 and DOPL; transfer rules from Idaho State Board of Education Policy III.N.