Architecture, IDE and Manufacturing Department • Walnut, CA • Campus • $48/Credit (In-State, incl. fees)
Mt. San Antonio College offers 3 construction management pathways:
- Construction Management, A.S. Degree
- Construction Management Level II Certificate
- Construction Management Level I Certificate
Program Pathways Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. | $2.9K in-state / $28.9K out-of-state | 2 years (4 semesters) | 60 (36-39 in the major) |
| Level II Certificate | $1K in-state / $9.7K out-of-state | 1.5 years (3 semesters) | 20 |
| Level I Certificate | $494 in-state / $4.8K out-of-state | 1 semester | 10 |
Tuition estimates use the $46 per unit California community college enrollment fee plus Mt. San Antonio College’s health, transportation, and representation fees; out-of-state adds $434 per unit in nonresident tuition and capital outlay.
- Why choose it: Mt. San Antonio College builds its construction management core around building information modeling and a virtual construction environment, and the A.S. and Level II certificate both require supervised construction management work experience.
- Trade-off: The work experience course can be taken only after the four core CMGT courses, and the catalog names no specific software or critical path method instruction.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Credentials Offered | Construction Management, A.S. Degree; Construction Management Level II Certificate; Construction Management Level I Certificate |
| Format | Campus |
| Campus Location | Walnut, CA |
| Credit Hours | 60 (A.S., 36-39 in the major); 20 (Level II); 10 (Level I) |
| Internship | Required for the A.S. and Level II: CMGT 160 Construction Management Work Experience (1 unit, at least 54 hours) |
| Programmatic Accreditation | None stated |
| Software Taught | BIM and virtual construction coordination (CMGT 121, CMGT 150); products not named |
| Catalog | 2026-27 |
| Tuition | $46 per unit in-state; $480 per unit out-of-state |
Construction Management, A.S. Degree
The estimated tuition for the Construction Management A.S. at Mt. San Antonio College is approximately $2,896 in-state (60 credits at $48.27/credit, derived from $46 per unit plus mandatory fees for 4 semesters).
The program can generally be completed in about 2 years (4 semesters).
The Construction Management A.S. prepares students for construction management and related work, covering construction principles, sustainability, estimating, scheduling, contract administration, codes and legal aspects, materials and specifications, construction documents and shop drawings, and BIM in an immersive virtual construction environment, per Mt. San Antonio College. The 36- to 39-unit major is combined with general education to reach 60 units. The out-of-state estimate is about $28,936.
A.S. Curriculum
The major has 27 required units plus two elective groups.
- CMGT core (5 courses, 14 units): CMGT 121 Building Information Modeling for Construction (4 units), CMGT 130 Construction Planning and Management, CMGT 140 Construction Controls, CMGT 150 Construction Operations, and CMGT 160 Construction Management Work Experience (1 unit).
- Foundations (4 courses, 13 units): ECT 67 Reading Construction Drawings, ECT 70 Elements of Construction Management, ECT 71 Construction Estimating, and ARCH 142 Architectural Materials and Specifications (4 units).
- Business or economics (1 course, 3-5 units): BUSA 7 Principles of Accounting, Financial; BUSA 8 Principles of Accounting, Managerial; or Principles of Microeconomics or Macroeconomics.
- Technical electives (2 courses, 6-7 units): chosen from ARCH 145 Building and Zoning Codes, ECT 17 Legal Aspects of Construction, ECT 87 Fundamentals of Construction Inspection, ENGR 1C Engineering Critical Thinking, ENGR 40 Statics, ENGR 42 Mechanics of Materials, and SURV 1A Surveying.
Mt. San Antonio College’s CMGT sequence follows a project from preconstruction estimating and bidding (CMGT 130) through budgeting, cost forecasting, and scheduling (CMGT 140) to detailed scheduling and BIM-based coordination during construction (CMGT 150), with clash detection in CMGT 121. Construction law is an elective rather than a requirement, so students heading toward contracts work should choose ECT 17.
More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- An older version of the catalog page lists a 29- to 30-unit major without ARCH 142 or the business requirement; the current catalog PDF lists 36 to 39 units.
- The catalog does not state the A.S. total; 60 units is California’s minimum for an associate degree.
- The CMGT course descriptions mention scheduling but do not name the critical path method or specific software.
A.S. Internship and Field Experience
- Required: CMGT 160 Construction Management Work Experience, 1 unit.
- Hours: at least 54 hours of supervised work per unit each semester at an approved worksite, per Mt. San Antonio College.
- Prerequisites: CMGT 121, 130, 140, and 150, instructor approval, and at least 12 units in construction management.
Because CMGT 160 comes last, students should start looking for a construction job or internship while finishing the CMGT core so the work experience does not delay graduation.
A.S. Admissions
Mt. San Antonio College is open-enrollment, and the program lists no separate admission requirements.
- Sequencing: the Level I certificate courses form the first step toward the Level II certificate and the A.S.
- Transfer planning: Mt. San Antonio College advises transfer students to consult a counselor about course transferability.
Construction Management Level II Certificate
The estimated tuition for the Construction Management Level II Certificate at Mt. San Antonio College is approximately $1,022 in-state (20 credits at $51.10/credit, derived from $46 per unit plus mandatory fees for 3 semesters).
The program can generally be completed in about 1.5 years (3 semesters), since work experience follows the CMGT core.
The Level II Certificate is an intermediate credential covering construction principles, sustainability, scheduling, contract administration, construction law, construction documents and shop drawings, and BIM, per Mt. San Antonio College.
- Courses (7 courses, 20 units): CMGT 121, CMGT 130, CMGT 140, CMGT 150, CMGT 160 (1 unit), ECT 67, and ECT 70.
The Level II certificate includes the full CMGT sequence and the work experience requirement but leaves out ECT 71 Construction Estimating, which the A.S. requires.
Construction Management Level I Certificate
The estimated tuition for the Construction Management Level I Certificate at Mt. San Antonio College is approximately $494 in-state (10 credits at $49.40/credit, derived from $46 per unit plus mandatory fees for 1 semester).
The program can generally be completed in about 1 semester.
The Level I Certificate is the first part of a multi-level certificate program, covering construction principles, construction documents and shop drawings, and BIM, per Mt. San Antonio College.
- Courses (3 courses, 10 units): CMGT 121 Building Information Modeling for Construction, ECT 67 Reading Construction Drawings, and ECT 70 Elements of Construction Management.
The catalog labels Level I a certificate without stating that it is a state-approved Certificate of Achievement, so it may appear only as a local credential on a transcript.
Tuition
All students pay the $46 per unit enrollment fee plus, each fall and spring semester, a $23 health fee, a $9 transportation fee for the free Class Pass bus program, and a $2 representation fee. Nonresidents add $434 per unit in tuition and capital outlay.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee (all students) | $46 per unit |
| Nonresident tuition and capital outlay | +$434 per unit |
| Health fee | $23 per fall or spring semester |
| Transportation fee | $9 per fall or spring semester (full-time) |
| Student representation fee | $2 per fall or spring semester |
- A.S. estimate: 60 × $46 = $2,760, plus 4 × $34 = $136, for $2,896 in-state; 60 × $480 + $136 = $28,936 out-of-state (derived).
- Level II estimate: 20 × $46 = $920, plus 3 × $34 = $102, for $1,022 in-state; 20 × $480 + $102 = $9,702 out-of-state (derived).
- Level I estimate: 10 × $46 = $460, plus $34, for $494 in-state; 10 × $480 + $34 = $4,834 out-of-state (derived).
Be aware that:
- The $434 nonresident figure matches the state’s 2026-27 report of $409 tuition plus a $25 capital outlay fee.
- The California College Promise Grant waives the enrollment fee and reduces the health fee for eligible California residents.
- The $15 student activities fee, parking ($55 per fall or spring semester), materials fees, and books are not included.
At under $3,000 in-state, the A.S. costs a fraction of a year at Cal Poly Pomona, the nearest construction management bachelor’s profiled here. See Mt. San Antonio College’s fees.
Why Choose This Construction Management Program?
Mt. San Antonio College suits San Gabriel Valley students who want a technology-forward start in construction management.
Future BIM coordinators and project engineers: BIM, clash detection, and virtual construction coordination run through the core CMGT courses.
Working professionals: The 10-unit Level I and 20-unit Level II certificates let employees build credentials in stages, with each level counting toward the next.
Cal Poly Pomona transfers: Engineering statics and mechanics electives and an accounting or economics requirement give transfer students options to match bachelor’s prerequisites; they should confirm with Cal Poly Pomona early.
Accreditation and Credentials
Mt. San Antonio College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, which supports federal financial aid eligibility and credit transfer.
No programmatic accreditation is listed for Mt. San Antonio College’s construction management programs.
None of the programs embeds an industry certification.