This page compares construction management programs at 5 Kansas public schools: 1 community college and 4 state universities. Two offer a certificate, 1 offers an associate degree, 3 offer a bachelor’s degree, and 1 offers a master’s. Two programs hold ACCE accreditation, Kansas State’s bachelor’s and Johnson County Community College’s associate degree.
Estimated in-state costs run about $3.2K to $6.7K for Johnson County Community College’s certificate and A.A.S. (in-county rates), $25.9K to $55.3K for bachelor’s degrees, and $9.5K to $23.9K for the University of Kansas’s online graduate certificate and master’s.
Kansas Construction Management Programs at a Glance
| School | Location | Credentials | Format | Credits | Est. In-State Tuition | Program Accreditation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hays State University | Hays, KS | Bachelor's | Campus | 120 | $25,901 | ATMAE |
| Johnson County Community College | Overland Park, KS | Associate, Certificate | Campus | 30–63 | $3,180–$6,678 | ACCE |
| Kansas State University | Manhattan, KS | Bachelor's | Campus | 120 | $55,273 | ACCE |
| Pittsburg State University | Pittsburg, KS | Bachelor's | Campus | 120–125 | $38,692 | ABET |
| University of Kansas | Lawrence, KS | Certificate, Master's | Campus, Online | 12–30 | $9,540–$23,850 | Not stated |
Tuition figures are each school’s estimated program cost range from its profile, using Kansas resident rates (in-county for Johnson County Community College). KU’s online rate is the same for all states.
Best Kansas Construction Management Programs by Goal
- ACCE-accredited bachelor’s: Kansas State University’s B.S. in Construction Science and Management is the only Kansas program on ACCE’s bachelor’s list, about $55.3K in-state.
- Lowest-cost bachelor’s: Fort Hays State University’s ATMAE-accredited technology studies degree costs about $25.9K for Kansas residents and students from 13 regional states.
- Out-of-state students: Pittsburg State University charges in-state tuition to students from about 33 other states, about $38.7K for its ABET-accredited B.S.T.
- Required internship and heavy recruiting: Pittsburg State puts a summer internship on every degree map and draws 210 businesses to its fall Company Days.
- Two-year start: Johnson County Community College’s ACCE-accredited A.A.S. costs about $6.7K in-county, with OSHA 30 and LEED Green Associate preparation.
- Working supervisors: JCCC’s 30-credit certificate is the first year of its A.A.S., so it stacks into the degree.
- Online master’s: the University of Kansas’s Master of Construction Management costs $795 per credit online for every state, about $23.9K.
- Missouri students: Kansas State’s Missouri Match covers the nonresident tuition difference, and Fort Hays State and Pittsburg State both charge Missouri students their in-state rate.
Kansas Construction Management Programs by Degree Level
Certificates
| School | Program | Level | Credits | Est. In-State Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson County Community College | Construction Management Certificate | Undergraduate | 30 | $3,180 in-county |
| University of Kansas | Graduate Certificate in Construction Management | Graduate | 12 | $9,540 online |
The two certificates serve different students. JCCC’s is a full year of community college coursework for current or future supervisors, while KU’s is four graduate courses for bachelor’s holders, with admission limited to engineering graduates with a 3.0 GPA.
Associate Degrees
| School | Program | Accreditation | Internship | Credits | Est. Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson County Community College | A.A.S. in Construction Management Technology | ACCE | Elective, 3 credits | 63 | $6,678 in-county; $8,064 other Kansas |
JCCC’s A.A.S. is the only construction management associate degree on this page. Eight of its 15 construction and business courses cover management, contracts, codes, estimating, accounting, or supervision.
You Should Know
- The A.A.S. math course, Technical Mathematics I, sits below College Algebra, which most bachelor’s programs require.
- JCCC’s internship is an elective, so students need to choose it to get credit-bearing field experience.
Bachelor’s Degrees
| School | Program | Accreditation | Internship | Est. In-State Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hays State University | B.S. in Technology Studies, Construction Management | ATMAE | 9 credits on degree map; substitutes allowed | $25,901 |
| Pittsburg State University | B.S. in Technology, Construction Management | ABET (ANSAC) | Required, 1-6 credits | $38,692 |
| Kansas State University | B.S. in Construction Science and Management | ACCE | No internship course | $55,273 |
The three bachelor’s degrees differ most in depth of management coursework and in how far the math goes.
- Management depth: K-State has separate courses in estimating, scheduling and cost control, design-build, financial management, and labor negotiations; Pitt State has two estimating courses, contract administration, and a senior project; Fort Hays State combines estimating and scheduling in one course.
- Math and engineering: K-State requires trigonometry, physics, statics, and strength of materials; Pitt State requires trigonometry and a statics course; Fort Hays State requires College Algebra and statistics.
- Focus: Fort Hays State’s building courses center on residential and light construction, while Pitt State offers business, field, or safety emphases.
- Out-of-state cost: nonresident totals run about $78.1K at Fort Hays State, $84.4K at Pitt State, and $131.7K at K-State, before each school’s regional or reciprocity rates.
You Should Know
- Fort Hays State charges its in-state rate to students from 13 regional states, and Pitt State to students from about 33 states, so many out-of-state students pay in-state prices.
- K-State’s estimate includes a $105.60 per-credit College of Engineering surcharge on 67 credits of construction and engineering courses.
Master’s Degrees
| School | Program | Format | Credits | Est. Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas | Master of Construction Management | Online; evening courses in Lawrence | 30 | $23,850 online, any state |
KU’s MCM focuses on contracts, bonds and insurance, alternative project delivery, risk analysis, and safety. Non-engineers need a 3.3 GPA and statistics and engineering economics prerequisites, and KU says four-year technology degrees are generally not acceptable, which affects Fort Hays State and Pitt State graduates.
Construction Management Programs by Kansas Region
Kansas City Area
- Johnson County Community College, Overland Park (certificate, associate)
- University of Kansas, Lawrence (graduate certificate, master’s)
Northeast Kansas
- Kansas State University, Manhattan (bachelor’s)
Southeast Kansas
- Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg (bachelor’s)
Western Kansas
- Fort Hays State University, Hays (bachelor’s)
Other Construction Programs in Kansas
- Southwestern College: a private B.A. in Business Administration/Construction Management in Winfield that pairs a business major with a 16-credit carpentry certificate from Cowley College, with no estimating or scheduling courses.
- Butler Community College: construction technology programs focused on building trades rather than management.
- Pittsburg State University: an ABET ETAC-accredited B.S. in Construction Engineering Technology and a Master of Engineering Technology with a construction management emphasis.
How a Degree Counts Toward Kansas Contractor Requirements
Kansas doesn’t issue a statewide general contractor license. Licensing happens at the city and county level, with one statewide registration for roofers.
- Local licensing: Johnson County runs a contractor licensing program with separate exams for Class A general building, Class B building, and Class C residential contractors.
- Roofing: roofing contractors must register with the Kansas Attorney General under the Kansas Roofing Registration Act; general contractors are exempt when roofing is 50% or less of a broader project or when they subcontract it to a registered roofer.
- Other cities: contractors should check licensing and permit rules with each city or county where they work.
None of the profiled schools states that its degree substitutes for experience or exams under local licensing, so a degree mainly helps with hiring and advancement.
Transferring from a Kansas Community College to a University
Kansas public colleges share a systemwide general education framework. A completed 34-35 credit general education package in an A.A. or A.S. satisfies general education at any Kansas public university, but A.A.S. degrees aren’t included.
- JCCC A.A.S. routes: JCCC publishes A.A.S. guides for the University of Central Missouri’s construction management B.S. and Pittsburg State’s online B.A.S. in Technology Management, which accepts 60 credits.
- K-State: JCCC’s guide for K-State’s Construction Science and Management B.S. lists general education and business courses, not the construction A.A.S., and expects about three more years at K-State.
- Pitt State’s construction major: the online B.A.S. is a different degree from the B.S.T. in Construction Management, so transfer students who want the construction major should plan with the School of Construction.
Bottom Line
Kansas has three public construction management bachelor’s degrees, each with a different accreditor: K-State (ACCE) at about $55.3K, Pitt State (ABET) at about $38.7K, and Fort Hays State (ATMAE) at about $25.9K. JCCC offers the only associate degree profiled here, and KU the only master’s.
- Accreditation: K-State’s bachelor’s and JCCC’s A.A.S. hold ACCE accreditation.
- Format: KU’s graduate programs are the only online options; every undergraduate program is campus-based.
- Internship: Pitt State requires one; Fort Hays State’s degree map includes one; JCCC’s is elective; K-State has no internship course.
- Next step: out-of-state students should check Fort Hays State’s regional rate, Pitt State’s Gorilla Advantage, and K-State’s Missouri Match before comparing sticker prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many construction management programs are in Kansas?
This page covers 5 schools: 1 community college with a certificate and associate degree, 3 universities with bachelor’s degrees, and the University of Kansas with a graduate certificate and master’s.
Are any Kansas construction management programs ACCE-accredited?
Yes. Kansas State University’s B.S. in Construction Science and Management is on ACCE’s bachelor’s list, and Johnson County Community College’s A.A.S. is on ACCE’s associate list.
Can I study construction management online in Kansas?
At the graduate level, yes: the University of Kansas offers its Master of Construction Management and graduate certificate online at $795 per credit. All undergraduate programs on this page are campus-based.
What is the cheapest construction management degree in Kansas?
JCCC’s A.A.S. costs about $6.7K for Johnson County residents. Among bachelor’s degrees, Fort Hays State’s is the lowest at about $25.9K for Kansas and regional students.
Do I need a license to be a contractor in Kansas?
Not at the state level, except roofers, who register with the Attorney General. Cities and counties such as Johnson County license contractors locally.
Program data verified November 2026 from each school’s published profile on this site. Contractor details from the Kansas Roofing Registration Act and Johnson County Contractor Licensing; transfer details from Johnson County Community College’s Kansas Board of Regents general education page and transfer guides.