Construction Technology Program • Ventura, CA • Campus • $48/Credit (In-State, incl. fees)
Ventura College offers 2 construction management pathways:
- Construction Technology, Construction Management Option, A.S.
- Construction Technology, Construction Management Option, Certificate of Achievement
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 (35-36 in the major) |
| Certificate | $1.4K in-state / $14.4K out-of-state | 1 year (2 semesters) | 30 |
Tuition estimates use the $46 per unit California community college enrollment fee plus Ventura College’s health and student center fees; out-of-state adds $409 per unit in nonresident tuition and a $24 per unit capital outlay surcharge.
- Why choose it: Ventura College’s Construction Management option requires estimating and construction business management and lets students build the rest from a long list that includes job site management, contractor license preparation, building codes, and construction work experience.
- Trade-off: No required course is dedicated to scheduling, and because most of the major is elective, students must choose deliberately to cover project management topics.
Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Credentials Offered | Construction Technology, Construction Management Option, A.S.; Construction Technology, Construction Management Option, Certificate of Achievement |
| Format | Campus |
| Campus Location | Ventura, CA |
| Credit Hours | 60 (A.S., 35-36 in the major); 30 (certificate) |
| Internship | Not required; CT V96 Work Experience Education counts as an elective |
| Programmatic Accreditation | None stated |
| Software Taught | Not stated |
| License Prep | CT V50 Construction Contractor License Preparation (elective) |
| Program History | Founded more than 40 years ago to train builders and inspectors on the central California coast, per Ventura College |
| Tuition | $46 per unit in-state; $479 per unit out-of-state |
Construction Technology, Construction Management Option, A.S.
The estimated tuition for the Construction Management option A.S. at Ventura College is approximately $2,888 in-state (60 credits at $48.13/credit, derived from $46 per unit plus health and student center fees for 4 semesters).
The program can generally be completed in about 2 years (4 semesters).
The Construction Management option A.S. prepares students for construction industry jobs, with emphasis on business management and project supervision, per Ventura College. The 35- to 36-unit major is combined with 24 units of general education to reach 60 units. The out-of-state estimate is about $28,868.
A.S. Curriculum
The major has 12 required core units and 23 to 24 elective units chosen from List A.
- Required core (4 courses, 12 units): CT V20 Blueprint Reading: Architectural/Construction, CT V64 Building Construction: Materials and Methods, CT V77 Construction Business Management, and CT V79 Construction Estimating.
- List A, management and business (choose from): CT V76 Construction Job Site Management, CT V50 Construction Contractor License Preparation, and CT V96 Work Experience Education in Construction Technology.
- List A, codes and technical (choose from): CT V58 International Residential Code, CT V59 International Building Code, CT V60 Simplified Engineering for Building Construction, CT V75 Introduction to Electrical, Plumbing, and Mechanical Systems, CT V12 Advanced Blueprint Reading: Commercial/Industrial, CT V63 Concrete and Masonry, CT V66 National Electrical Code, CT V67 Building Accessibility Regulations (2 units), CT V70 California Green Building and Energy Code, CT V71 Uniform Plumbing Code, CT V72 Uniform Mechanical Code, CT V52 Property Inspection, CT V30 Shop Woodworking, and MT V04 Measurements and Computations.
Ventura College’s program outcomes cover estimating, reading drawings and specifications, developing schedules, coordinating trades, and applying codes. With eight elective courses, students aiming at project management should prioritize job site management, license preparation, and work experience over the many code courses on List A.
More curriculum details are available here.
You Should Know
- The A.S. requires eight List A courses, while the certificate requires six from a shorter list.
- The sample A.S. plan totals 61 to 62 units, slightly above the 60-unit degree total, if an elective is needed.
- Ventura College’s Construction Technology program also has a Building Inspection option, a separate credential that shares many code courses.
A.S. Internship and Field Experience
- Required: No internship or co-op is required.
- Optional work experience: CT V96 Work Experience Education in Construction Technology can count toward List A.
- Hours, pay, and employer partners: Not clearly stated.
Choosing CT V96 lets students already working in construction earn major credit for their jobs.
A.S. Admissions
Ventura College is open-enrollment, and the program lists no separate admission requirements.
- General education: 24 units under the Ventura County Community College District pattern.
- Flexibility: students can take single classes, earn the one-year certificate, complete the A.S., or prepare for transfer, per Ventura College.
Construction Technology, Construction Management Option, Certificate of Achievement
The estimated tuition for the Construction Management option Certificate of Achievement at Ventura College is approximately $1,444 in-state (30 credits at $48.13/credit, derived from $46 per unit plus fees for 2 semesters).
The program can generally be completed in about 1 year (2 semesters), following Ventura College’s two-term sample plan.
The Certificate of Achievement uses the same four core courses as the A.S. plus six List A courses, per Ventura College.
- Courses (10 courses, 30 units): CT V20, CT V64, CT V77, and CT V79, plus six courses from a List A that includes job site management, license preparation, codes, engineering, and building systems, with up to 3 units of CT V96 work experience allowed.
The certificate’s 15-unit semesters make it a full-time year, and every course also counts toward the A.S.
Tuition
All students pay the $46 per unit enrollment fee plus a $27 health fee each fall and spring semester and a $1 per unit student center fee capped at $10 per year. Nonresidents add $409 per unit in tuition and a $24 per unit capital outlay surcharge.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Enrollment fee (all students) | $46 per unit |
| Nonresident tuition | +$409 per unit |
| Capital outlay surcharge (nonresidents) | +$24 per unit |
| Health fee | $27 per fall or spring semester |
| Student center fee | $1 per unit, $10 maximum per year |
- A.S. estimate: 60 × $46 = $2,760, plus 4 × $27 and 2 × $10 ($128), for $2,888 in-state; 60 × $479 + $128 = $28,868 out-of-state (derived).
- Certificate estimate: 30 × $46 = $1,380, plus 2 × $27 and $10 ($64), for $1,444 in-state; 30 × $479 + $64 = $14,434 out-of-state (derived).
Be aware that:
- Ventura College’s nonresident figures match the state’s 2026-27 report.
- The California College Promise Grant waives the enrollment fee for eligible California residents.
- The optional $2 representation fee, parking ($72 per semester), and books are not included.
At under $3,000 in-state, the A.S. costs a fraction of a year at CSUN, one of the nearest construction management bachelor’s programs profiled here. See Ventura College’s fees and tuition.
Why Choose This Construction Management Program?
Ventura College offers Ventura County students a flexible, build-your-own route into construction management.
Future contractors: Construction business management, estimating, and an optional contractor license preparation course fit students planning their own firms.
Students undecided between management and inspection: The shared Construction Technology core and code-heavy List A make it easy to add inspection skills or switch options.
Students wanting a fixed project-controls core: Those who want scheduling and project management required rather than elective can compare Mt. San Antonio College.
Accreditation and Credentials
Ventura 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 Ventura College’s construction management programs.
Neither program embeds an industry certification; CT V50 is an elective that prepares students for the contractor license exam.