Taylor School of Architecture and Construction Science • Tuskegee, AL • Campus • $852/Credit Effective (Flat Rate, incl. Fees)
Tuskegee University offers one construction management pathway: the B.S. in Construction Science and Management, accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE).
Program Pathways Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.S. | $109K (all students) | 4 years (8 semesters) | 128 |
Tuition estimates use Tuskegee’s 2026-27 full-time flat rate plus mandatory per-semester fees.
- Why choose it: Tuskegee’s ACCE-accredited B.S. starts construction courses in the first fall semester, with no separate program admission step published, and pairs 8 construction-management courses with a 6-course business block that includes business law and accounting.
- Trade-off: At about $109,040 in tuition and mandatory fees, the same for every student, it costs more than a public in-state bachelor’s, and its calculus requirement is not followed by any statics or structural-design course.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Credentials Offered | B.S. in Construction Science and Management |
| Format | Campus |
| Campus Location | Tuskegee, AL (Taylor School of Architecture and Construction Science) |
| Credit Hours | 128 |
| Internship | Optional paid co-op; up to 9 elective credits (CSMT 500-502) |
| Programmatic Accreditation | ACCE (since 2017, per Tuskegee) |
| Software Taught | BIM and project-control software (CSMT 402); MS Excel; products not named |
| Industry Certifications | OSHA 10 and 30, Erosion Control Management (QCI), Landscape Management offered through the department |
| Transfer Pathway | Posted inbound agreements with Gwinnett Technical College (GA) and Jefferson State Community College |
| Math Requirement | College Algebra and Trigonometry I-II plus Calculus (MATH 207 or 227) |
| Tuition | $11,240/semester flat (12-18 credits) + $2,390 mandatory fees |
Bachelor of Science in Construction Science and Management
The estimated tuition for the B.S. at Tuskegee University is approximately $109,040 (8 semesters at $13,630 in tuition and mandatory fees).
The program can generally be completed in about 4 years (8 semesters).
The Construction Science and Management B.S. is a 128-credit degree in the Robert R. Taylor School of Architecture and Construction Science. The current curriculum sheet is effective fall 2025 (revised March 2025).
B.S. Curriculum
The 128 credits break into 19 required construction (CSMT) courses (57 credits), 6 business and economics courses (18 credits), 20 credits of math and physics, 9 elective credits, and general education.
- Math and science: MATH 107 and 108 College Algebra and Trigonometry I-II (8 credits), MATH 207 or 227 Calculus (4 credits), and two semesters of General Physics with labs (8 credits).
- Construction management (8 courses, 24 credits): Cost and Estimating, Scheduling (Critical Path Method), Construction Finance and Accounting, Project Controls, Construction Management I and II, Construction Safety, and Capstone.
- Business block (6 courses, 18 credits): Accounting, Principles of Management, Business Ethics, Business Law, Organizational Behavior, and Principles of Economics.
- Technical and systems (9 courses, 27 credits): Materials and Structures I-II (wood and masonry, then steel and concrete), Environmental Control Systems I-II (MEP), Construction Methods, Surveying and Layouts, Green Building, Computer Applications, and Advanced Construction (BIM).
- Introductory sequence: Introduction to Construction I-II in the first two semesters, covering industry sectors, construction documents, and quantity takeoff.
- Electives (9 credits): three slots filled by co-op, a CSMT elective (Alabama Residential Home Building or Roads and Bridges), or a general elective.
The curriculum leans toward management and business: 14 courses (42 credits) cover estimating, scheduling, controls, finance, law, and supervision, against 9 technical courses (27 credits). Calculus and physics are required, yet structural content is limited to the two Materials and Structures courses. There is no statics, strength of materials, or steel and concrete design course. Students who want that engineering depth will find it at Alabama A&M or the University of Alabama.
Construction Management I introduces the Project Management Institute’s PMBOK, and Green Building covers the LEED rating system. More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- The curriculum sheet lists Computer Applications in Construction as CSMT 347; the course descriptions list the same course as CSMT 0346.
- Construction Methods (CSMT 348) is described as a second-semester course but placed in junior fall on the curriculum sheet.
- Junior fall carries 18 credits, the top of the flat-rate band. Adding one more course triggers the $680 per-credit overload charge.
- The Alabama Residential Home Building elective (CSMT 361) helps prepare students for the Alabama Home Builders licensing exam. Wallace State builds a dedicated exam-review course into its associate degree.
B.S. Internship and Field Experience
- Required: No. The co-op is encouraged, not required.
- Credit: Up to 9 elective credits through CSMT 500, 501, and 502 (3 credits each).
- Eligibility: Junior status, a signed CSM Internship/Co-op Agreement, and registration with the Career Development Office.
- Paid status: Paid, per Tuskegee, which cites earning money for tuition and expenses.
- Placement: Assignments are pre-approved industry placements; required hours are not clearly stated.
- Terms offered: Fall, spring, and summer.
- Employers of graduates (per Tuskegee): Kiewit, Brasfield & Gorrie, DPR Construction, Holder, Haskell, CD Moody, Southern Company, and others.
- Capstone: CSMT 480 uses construction problems supplied by industry.
The co-op lets a student earn credit and pay while counting work toward the 128 credits, not on top of them. The catch is that it competes with the general and CSMT electives for the same 9 credits. Tuskegee reports an average starting salary of $83,547 for AY 2024-25 graduates (range $72,000 to $97,280), from a graduating senior survey.
You Should Know
- The curriculum sheet places all three co-op slots in junior spring, alongside two lecture courses. A full-time co-op term would likely be taken in summer or an alternate semester, which may change the four-year sequence.
- The bursar lists a $67 charge per semester for co-op courses. How it applies to students enrolled only in co-op is not clearly stated.
B.S. Admissions
No separate program admission step is published; the department points applicants to university undergraduate admissions, and CSMT 101 is taken in the first fall.
- Admission follows general Tuskegee University undergraduate requirements.
- Students declare the Construction Science and Management major from the start.
- Freshman and sophomore students with fewer than 60 credits must live in a campus residence hall and buy board, with exceptions for students 24 or older, married students, and Macon County residents.
- Transfer students from Gwinnett Technical College’s Commercial Construction Management A.A.S. enter with junior standing under a March 2015 agreement.
You Should Know
- The Gwinnett Tech agreement maps courses to an older 138-credit curriculum with Structures I-III and Soils, which no longer match the 128-credit plan. Its current standing is not clearly stated.
- Tuskegee also posts an agreement with Jefferson State Community College, but the document could not be read for this review. Confirm its terms with the department.
Tuition
Tuskegee charges a flat full-time undergraduate rate of $11,240 per semester for 12 to 18 credits, plus $2,390 in mandatory fees. The same rate applies to Alabama and out-of-state students. Over 8 semesters and 128 credits, that works out to about $852 per credit (derived).
| Item | Per Semester | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition (12-18 credits) | $11,240 | $22,480 |
| Technology fee | $390 | $780 |
| Activity fee | $700 | $1,400 |
| ID card activation fee | $45 | $90 |
| Health insurance (mandatory) | $900 | $1,800 |
| All-access e-book fee | $355 | $710 |
| Total | $13,630 | $27,260 |
- 8 semesters × $13,630 = $109,040 in tuition and mandatory fees (derived).
- Tuition alone: 8 × $11,240 = $89,920.
- Part-time (under 12 credits): $1,015 per credit.
- Credits above 18 in a semester: $680 each.
Be aware that:
- Health insurance ($900 per semester, $7,200 over the degree) is mandatory with no waivers, even for students with other coverage.
- One-time charges add $240: a $200 new-student enrollment fee and a $40 degree fee.
- Students under 60 credits must live on campus with a board plan. Double-occupancy hall rates run $5,305 to $5,910 per semester with board, about $21,220 to $23,640 over the first two years, plus required renters insurance.
- Siblings attending in the same semester receive a $300 per-semester tuition discount each.
- Tuskegee’s online tuition rate ($475 per credit) does not apply; this degree is campus-based.
- Rates are for 2026-27 and are subject to change.
The real all-in figure for a traditional freshman is well above $109,040 once two required years of campus housing are added. For out-of-state students, the flat rate removes the nonresident premium that public universities charge. For Alabama residents, the comparison with public in-state tuition is less favorable, so scholarships matter. Official tuition and fees.
Why Choose This Construction Management Program?
Best suited for students who want an ACCE-accredited B.S. they can start as a freshman, with a business-heavy management core and a paid co-op option.
What you gain. Construction courses begin in the first semester, with no published secondary admission gate. Auburn, the state’s other ACCE baccalaureate program, admits to its professional program only after pre-professional coursework. The 6-course business block, including business law, plus a construction finance course, prepares graduates for estimator, scheduler, and project management roles.
What you give up. The price is high for an Alabama resident. The program requires calculus and physics but offers no structural design or engineering mechanics sequence, so students drawn to field engineering roles may prefer Alabama A&M, which is not ACCE-accredited but teaches that sequence.
What it does not solve. The co-op is optional and its hours are not published, so field experience depends on the student. Transfer students should not rely on the posted Gwinnett Tech and Jefferson State agreements without confirming current terms.
Accreditation and Credentials
Tuskegee University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Regional accreditation supports credit transfer, graduate school admission, and eligibility for federal financial aid.
The B.S. is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education. Tuskegee states ACCE accreditation since 2017, and ACCE’s baccalaureate list (Rev. 2024.03.13) includes Tuskegee’s Construction Science program. Tuskegee also says the program, founded in 1933, is the oldest construction baccalaureate program in the country.
Credential relevance comes through electives and department training. The department offers OSHA 10 and 30, Erosion Control Management (QCI), and Landscape Management training; whether these are included in tuition is not clearly stated. The Alabama Residential Home Building elective supports Alabama Home Builders licensing exam preparation, though the license itself depends on board requirements.