Construction Management • Dublin, GA • Campus • $134.40/Credit (In-State, incl. fees)
Oconee Fall Line Technical College offers 2 construction management pathways:
- NCCER Construction Management A.A.S.
- NCCER Construction Management Diploma
Program Pathways Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction Management A.A.S. | $8.1K in-state / $14.5K out-of-state | 2 years (4 semesters) | 60 |
| Construction Management Diploma | $7.3K in-state / $13.0K out-of-state | 2 years (4 semesters) | 53 |
Tuition estimates use OFTC’s fall 2026 rate of $107/credit in-state ($214 out-of-state) plus $411 in mandatory fees per semester.
- Why choose it: OFTC’s A.A.S. and diploma pair an NCCER-labeled carpentry core with a commercial specialization (commercial carpentry, building code, and estimating), and students can enter any semester.
- Trade-off: There is no residential track, no internship, and no ACCE accreditation, and the published course plans list more credits and courses than the catalog totals.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Credentials Offered | A.A.S., diploma |
| Focus | Commercial construction |
| Format | Campus |
| Campus Location | South Campus (Dublin) |
| Credit Hours | 53 to 60 |
| Internship | None listed |
| Programmatic Accreditation | None stated |
| Math | MATH 1103 or MATH 1111 (A.A.S.); MATH 1012 (diploma) |
| Start Terms | Every semester |
| Tuition | $107/credit in-state, $214 out-of-state; capped at $1,605 per semester in-state (15+ credits) |
NCCER Construction Management A.A.S.
The estimated tuition for the NCCER Construction Management A.A.S. at Oconee Fall Line Technical College is approximately $8,064 (60 credits at $107/credit plus four semesters of fees). The program can generally be completed in about 2 years (4 semesters).
The NCCER Construction Management Associate of Applied Science Degree prepares students for supervision roles such as foreman, project manager, carpenter foreman, and lead carpenter, combining hands-on carpentry with commercial management courses.
A.A.S. Curriculum
- General education (15 credits): ENGL 1101, PSYC 1101, MATH 1103 or MATH 1111, ENGL 2110 or ENGL 2130, and one more course from a short list (ENGL 1102, U.S. history, government, or sociology)
- Carpentry and fundamentals: CARP 1000 Fundamental Carpentry Skills, CARP 1015 and CARP 1020 Structural Framing I and II, CARP 1025 Intermediate Carpentry Techniques, CARP 1035 Advanced Carpentry I, COFC 1080 Construction Trades Core, COLL 1060 Introduction to College and Computers, and 6 credits of occupational electives
- Commercial specialization: CARP 1056 Advanced Commercial Carpentry, CCMN 1050 Commercial Building Code, CCMN 1060 Construction Estimating I, CMTT 2020 or CCMN 1030 for drafting, and one of ACCT 2140, CCMN 2010 Construction Law, or CCMN 2040 Construction Project Management
The occupational courses are mostly carpentry, with commercial estimating and code as the core management courses. The program pathway adds construction scheduling and both construction law and project management in the final semester, which gives a fuller management sequence than the curriculum list alone.
You Should Know
- The catalog states a 60-credit minimum, but the listed curriculum adds up to 63 or 64 credits, and the semester-by-semester pathway adds up to 65.
- The pathway includes CCMN 2020 Construction Scheduling and both CCMN 2010 and CCMN 2040, while the curriculum list omits scheduling and treats law and project management as a single choice. Confirm the requirements with an advisor.
- The 6 credits of occupational electives are not named.
A.A.S. Internship and Field Experience
No internship or practicum course is listed. Students get hands-on experience through about 23 credits of carpentry and construction fundamentals lab courses.
A.A.S. Admissions
- OFTC accepts placement scores from several tests, or a high school or HOPE GPA of 2.6 or higher.
- Students are accepted every semester.
- Applicants should have good eyesight, manual dexterity, and math skills, according to the program description.
NCCER Construction Management Diploma
The estimated tuition for the NCCER Construction Management Diploma at Oconee Fall Line Technical College is approximately $7,315 (53 credits at $107/credit plus four semesters of fees). The program can generally be completed in about 2 years (4 semesters).
The NCCER Construction Management Diploma covers the same carpentry core and commercial specialization as the A.A.S., with basic skills courses in place of general education.
Diploma Curriculum
- Basic skills (8 credits): ENGL 1010 Fundamentals of English I, MATH 1012 Foundations of Mathematics, and EMPL 1000 or PSYC 1010
- Carpentry and fundamentals (23 credits): the same CARP and COFC courses as the A.A.S.
- Commercial specialization: CARP 1056, CCMN 1050, CCMN 1060, CMTT 2020, ACCT 2140 or CCMN 2010, plus COLL 1060 and a 3-credit occupational elective
The listed curriculum adds up to the stated 53 credits.
You Should Know
- The diploma’s semester pathway adds up to about 57 credits and lists CCMN 1030, CCMN 2020, and CCMN 2040, which are not in the curriculum list.
Diploma Internship and Field Experience
No internship is listed.
Diploma Admissions
- Same admission options as the A.A.S., with entry every semester.
Tuition
OFTC charges $107 per credit in-state and $214 out-of-state for fall 2026, with in-state tuition capped at $1,605 per semester at 15 or more credits. Mandatory fees total $411 per semester. Over the A.A.S.’s four semesters, an in-state student pays about $134.40 per credit.
| Item | In-State | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition per credit | $107 | $214 |
| Mandatory fees per semester | $411 | $411 |
| A.A.S. (60 credits, 4 semesters) | $8,064 | $14,484 |
| Diploma (53 credits, 4 semesters) | $7,315 | $12,986 |
Fees cover registration ($70), activity ($45), campus safety ($50), accident insurance ($6), special instructional ($60), instructional technology ($110), and facilities ($70). See OFTC’s tuition and fees page.
Be aware that:
- OFTC’s catalog lists the same “Tuition & Fees” estimate, $7,093, for both the 60-credit A.A.S. and the 53-credit diploma, plus $1,645 for books and supplies and an $11 annual liability insurance fee.
- The A.A.S. pathway’s 16- and 17-credit semesters would hit the 15-credit tuition cap, which could lower the in-state total.
- If the pathway’s higher credit counts apply, part-time students would pay more.
- A $25 application fee and a $40 graduation fee apply.
- Georgia’s HOPE Grant, HOPE Career Grant, and HOPE Scholarship can cover tuition for eligible residents.
Why Choose This Construction Management Program?
A good fit for middle Georgia students who want carpentry skills plus a commercial construction management credential near Dublin.
Commercial versus residential: OFTC’s programs are commercial-only, while Ogeechee Technical College uses a similar carpentry core with a residential-only focus. Lanier Technical College offers both tracks on the same NCCER-labeled course sequence, and Central Georgia Technical College in Macon offers both tracks in an A.A.S., diploma, and certificate.
Flexible start: OFTC accepts students every semester, so working adults don’t have to wait for a fall cohort.
Transfer: The catalog states no construction transfer agreement. Students aiming for a bachelor’s should confirm course-by-course transfer with the receiving university.
Accreditation and Credentials
Oconee Fall Line Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), which supports credit transfer and federal financial aid eligibility.
The construction management programs are not on ACCE’s accredited associate-degree list (Rev. 2025.03.20), and OFTC states no programmatic accreditation for them.
OFTC labels the programs NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research) but doesn’t say which NCCER credentials students earn. It also offers NCCER Carpentry Fundamentals and Advanced Carpentry certificates, which are not profiled here.