School of Construction Management, College of Business and Social Sciences • Monroe, LA • Campus • $349.51/Credit (In-State, incl. fees)
The University of Louisiana Monroe offers one construction management pathway: the Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, the first program ACCE accredited, in 1976.
Program Pathways Overview
| Program | Est. Tuition | Est. Duration | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.S. | $41.9K in-state / $90.3K out-of-state | 4 years (8 semesters) | 120 |
Tuition estimates use ULM’s fall 2026 undergraduate tuition and required fees at 15 credits for eight semesters.
- Why choose it: Half of ULM’s 120 credits (60) are construction courses, and every student takes the AIC Associate Constructor exam as part of a required prep course, so graduates leave with a national certification attempt already done.
- Trade-off: The program is campus-only in Monroe, lists no required internship, and its computer courses start with spreadsheets and Office before moving to 3D and project management software.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Credentials Offered | B.S. in Construction Management |
| Format | Campus |
| Campus Location | Monroe |
| Credit Hours | 120 (60 in CONS courses) |
| Internship | None required or listed |
| Programmatic Accreditation | ACCE (07/2021, expires 07/2027); first ACCE-accredited program, 1976 |
| Math | College Algebra, Trigonometry, and Elementary Statistics; no calculus |
| Software Taught | Office applications; 3D and project management software (titles not named) |
| Industry Certifications | AIC Associate Constructor exam required (extra fee) |
| Tuition | $5,242.66 per 15-credit semester (Louisiana resident) |
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management
The estimated tuition for the B.S. at University of Louisiana Monroe is approximately $41,941 in-state and $90,341 out-of-state (120 credits at about $349.51/credit in-state).
The program can generally be completed in about 4 years (8 semesters).
B.S. Curriculum
ULM requires 20 three-credit CONS courses (60 credits), a business block, and the state general education core. Math is College Algebra, Trigonometry, and Elementary Statistics, with no calculus requirement.
- Management and estimating (8 courses): Construction Quantity Estimating, Construction Cost Estimating, Construction Scheduling, Construction Administration, Construction Contracts, Construction Safety and Supervision, Associate Constructor Exam Preparation, Advanced Construction Projects (capstone)
- Technical (10 courses): Construction Graphics, Construction Practices, Materials and Testing, Mechanical and Electrical Systems, Construction Documents, Construction Structural Materials, Construction Surveying, Structures I, Temporary Structures, MEP Plan Reading
- Computer applications (2 courses): Construction Computer Applications (spreadsheets and Office), Advanced Construction Computer Applications (documentation, 3D, and project management software)
- Business: Risk and Insurance, Managerial Accounting, Macroeconomics, Business Communication, Legal Environment of Business, a management elective
- General education: English Composition, fine arts, humanities, physical and biological sciences, social science, and a communications elective
Sixty CONS credits put more construction coursework in the degree than a concentration inside a broader major would. The curriculum covers two estimating courses, temporary structures, and MEP plan reading. In the capstone, each student builds an estimate, a schedule, a company, and a proposal, then presents to contractors. More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- A C or better is required in every CONS course and in College Algebra and Trigonometry. A D blocks progress until the course is repeated.
- Students cannot take 3000-level or higher courses until developmental and freshman requirements are complete.
- Course adjustment advising is mandatory each term.
B.S. Internship and Field Experience
No internship or co-op is required or listed in the degree plan.
ULM’s Industry Advisory Council (IAC) gives students networking with contractors, and the capstone is presented to contractors. Without a required internship, students should plan summer work with a contractor to build jobsite experience before graduation.
B.S. Admissions
Students are admitted to ULM and declare construction management; the catalog lists no separate program application.
- Advising is required before each term’s schedule changes.
- Non-majors need the Director’s approval for 3000- and 4000-level CONS courses.
- Endowed construction management scholarships are available to students in the program.
Tuition
ULM charges $5,032.54 in tuition and required fees for 12 credits in fall 2026, plus about $70.04 for each credit from 13 to 20. A 15-credit semester costs $5,242.66 for Louisiana residents; non-residents add a $6,050 fee.
| Cost Item (Fall 2026) | Louisiana Resident | Non-Resident |
|---|---|---|
| 12 credits | $5,032.54 | $11,082.54 |
| 15 credits | $5,242.66 | $11,292.66 |
| B.S. total (8 semesters at 15 credits) | $41,941 | $90,341 |
Rates come from ULM’s Student Account Services fee schedules.
Be aware that:
- The fall 2026 schedule excludes professional, degree, and class-specific fees.
- The AIC Associate Constructor exam in CONS 4020 carries an additional fee.
- ULM’s fee worksheets list a Warhawk Book Bundle charge, which is not in the totals above.
- Out-of-state students may qualify for ULM’s non-resident fee waivers.
At about $41,900 for Louisiana residents, ULM’s accredited B.S. costs about $10,000 less than LSU’s campus B.S.. Both are ACCE-accredited, but LSU also offers its degree online.
Why Choose This Construction Management Program?
Best suited for north Louisiana students and anyone who wants a construction-heavy, ACCE-accredited degree without calculus.
For students who want the deepest construction coursework: Sixty CONS credits, two estimating courses, and a capstone presented to contractors give ULM students more required construction coursework than a concentration inside a broader degree.
For students who want a credential at graduation: The required AIC Associate Constructor exam means graduates leave with a national certification attempt, not just a degree.
For students weighing math load: ULM stops at Trigonometry and Statistics, while LSU and Southern University require calculus. The trade-off is that ULM lists no internship requirement, while Southern and LSU New Orleans require one.
Accreditation and Credentials
The University of Louisiana Monroe is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), which supports federal financial aid eligibility and credit transfer.
The B.S. is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE). ULM’s program became the first ACCE-accredited construction program in the country in 1976. ACCE’s 2024-25 annual report lists ULM’s last accreditation in July 2021, with an expiration in July 2027.
CONS 4020 prepares students for the American Institute of Constructors (AIC) Associate Constructor exam, which each student is required to take. ULM does not tie the degree to Louisiana contractor licensing.