Construction Management Program • Norco, CA • Campus • $48/Credit (In-State, incl. fees)
Norco College offers 2 construction management pathways:
Program Pathways Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. | $2.9K in-state / $31K out-of-state | 2 years (4 semesters) | 60 (24-25 in the major) |
| Certificate | $1.2K in-state / $12.4K-$12.9K out-of-state | 1 year (2 semesters) | 24-25 |
Tuition estimates use the $46 per unit California community college enrollment fee plus Riverside Community College District’s health and GO-Pass transportation fees; out-of-state adds $443 per unit in nonresident tuition and a $25 per unit capital outlay fee for 2026-27.
- Why choose it: Norco College’s compact core requires estimating, scheduling, site project planning, print reading, supervision, and technical communication, with a one-year certificate that carries straight into the A.S.
- Trade-off: The major is only 24 to 25 units, its electives lean toward building and electrical codes, and no internship or work experience is required.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Credentials Offered | Construction Management, A.S.; Construction Management Certificate (state-approved) |
| Format | Campus |
| Campus Location | Norco, CA |
| Credit Hours | 60 (A.S., 24-25 in the major); 24-25 (certificate) |
| Internship | Not required |
| Programmatic Accreditation | None stated |
| Software Taught | Not stated |
| District Note | Norco College is the only Riverside Community College District college offering construction management |
| Catalog | 2025-26 program sheet |
| Tuition | $46 per unit in-state; $514 per unit out-of-state (2026-27) |
Construction Management, A.S.
The estimated tuition for the Construction Management A.S. at Norco College is approximately $2,878 in-state (60 credits at $47.97/credit, derived from $46 per unit plus health and transportation fees for 4 semesters).
The program can generally be completed in about 2 years (4 semesters).
The Construction Management A.S. covers the people and principles involved in managing construction projects, with emphasis on supervising a construction team and on basic estimating, scheduling, and cost control, per Norco College. The 24- to 25-unit major is combined with general education and graduation requirements to reach at least 60 units. The out-of-state estimate is about $30,958.
A.S. Curriculum
The major has 18 required units and 6 to 7 elective units.
- Construction core (4 courses, 12 units): CON-62 Print Reading for Construction, CON-73 Project Planning for Site Construction, CON-74 Construction Estimating, and CON-80 Construction Scheduling.
- Supervision and communication (2 courses, 6 units): MAG-51 Elements of Supervision and ENE-27 Technical Communications.
- Electives (6-7 units): chosen from CON-63A Uniform Building Codes and Operations, CON-64 Office Procedures and Field Inspections, CON-66 National Electrical Code, ELE-77 Electrical Theory, and several advanced electrical courses.
Norco College’s required courses hit the essentials of project controls, including estimating, scheduling, and site planning, plus supervision and technical writing for field leadership. The elective list is drawn largely from building inspection and electrical courses, so students wanting contracts, law, or materials coursework will not find it in this major.
More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- Norco College’s program sheet does not print a unit value for CON-80 Construction Scheduling; 3 units is derived from the 18-unit required subtotal.
- The program sheet is labeled 2025-26; a 2026-27 catalog entry was not available.
- CON-200 Construction Work Experience appears in Norco College’s related Construction Technology program but not in the construction management requirements.
A.S. Internship and Field Experience
- Required: No internship or co-op is listed.
- Project work: Not clearly stated.
- Hours, pay, and employer partners: Not clearly stated.
Students without jobsite experience should ask whether CON-200 Construction Work Experience can be added as an elective unit outside the major.
A.S. Admissions
Norco College is open-enrollment, and the program lists no separate admission requirements.
- General education: Riverside Community College District graduation requirements bring the A.S. to 60 or more units.
- Advising: Norco College directs students to its counseling department for an education plan.
Construction Management Certificate
The estimated tuition for the Construction Management Certificate at Norco College is approximately $1,163 to $1,209 in-state (24-25 credits at about $48.40/credit, derived from $46 per unit plus fees for 2 semesters).
The program can generally be completed in about 1 year (2 semesters).
The Construction Management Certificate is a state-approved certificate with the same coursework as the A.S. major, per Norco College.
- Courses (24-25 units): the six required courses plus 6 to 7 elective units from the A.S. list.
Because the certificate and the A.S. major match, certificate holders need only general education to finish the degree.
Tuition
All students pay the $46 per unit enrollment fee plus a $24 health fee and a $5.50 GO-Pass transportation fee each fall and spring semester. Nonresidents add $443 per unit in tuition and a $25 per unit capital outlay fee for 2026-27, per the state’s nonresident tuition report.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee (all students) | $46 per unit |
| Nonresident tuition (2026-27) | +$443 per unit |
| Capital outlay fee (nonresidents, 2026-27) | +$25 per unit |
| Health fee | $24 per fall or spring semester |
| GO-Pass transportation fee | $5.50 per semester (over 6 units) |
- A.S. estimate: 60 × $46 = $2,760, plus 4 × $29.50 = $118, for $2,878 in-state; 60 × $514 + $118 = $30,958 out-of-state (derived).
- Certificate estimate: 24-25 units at $46 plus 2 × $29.50 = $1,163-$1,209 in-state; at $514 plus $59 = $12,395-$12,909 out-of-state (derived).
Be aware that:
- The district’s fee page lists $443 per unit nonresident tuition but no capital outlay fee; the state’s 2026-27 report adds $25 per unit.
- The $30 student services fee is optional and can be waived, so it is not included.
- Parking ($50 per fall or spring semester), books, and materials are not included.
At under $3,000 in-state, the A.S. costs a fraction of a year at California Baptist in nearby Riverside, one of the construction management bachelor’s programs profiled here. See Riverside Community College District’s tuition and fees.
Why Choose This Construction Management Program?
Norco College gives Inland Empire students a short, supervision-focused entry into construction management.
Aspiring foremen and field supervisors: Supervision, technical communication, scheduling, and estimating together match the skills of first-line construction leadership.
Students eyeing inspection careers: Building code, field inspection, and electrical code electives overlap with Norco College’s Construction Technology program for students who want both paths.
Students wanting a broader core: Those who want materials, BIM, and required work experience at the two-year level can compare Mt. San Antonio College.
Accreditation and Credentials
Norco 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 Norco College’s construction management programs.
Neither program embeds an industry certification.