Construction Management
Associate in Science
Program Details
The Construction Management Associate in Science Degree is designed to prepare students for employment in the construction industry. This program prepares students for a variety of careers in the construction industry and related fields, such as estimators, project managers and schedulers, surveyors, specifiers, quality control supervisors, materials testers, construction materials and equipment salespersons, owners, representatives and site inspectors. Individuals interested in developing small independent construction contracting businesses will also find this program useful toward achieving that goal. This degree requires a total of 24-27 units. A minimum grade of C is required in each course taken. At least one half of the units toward the certificate must be completed at Fullerton College.
Construction Management Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2025-2026.
Featured Careers
Find your calling. Explore high-earning careers with entry-level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Business Teachers, Postsecondary
Doctoral degree, Master's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 46,460
- High salary: 210,530
- Average salary: 97270
Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Certificate after high school, Some college
- Job growth: Declining
- Low salary: 43,550
- High salary: 97,840
- Average salary: 64200
Construction Managers
Bachelor's degree
- Job growth: Rising
- Low salary: 65,160
- High salary: 176,990
- Average salary: 106980
All Careers in Construction Management (4)
| Construction Managers | Bachelor's degree | Rising | 106,980 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Teachers, Postsecondary | Doctoral degree, Master's degree | Rising | 97,270 |
| Solar Energy Installation Managers | High school diploma/GED, No high school diploma/GED | Rising | 78,690 |
| Civil Engineering Technologists and Technicians | Certificate after high school, Some college | Declining | 64,200 |
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Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Demonstrate leadership in creating and maintaining a safe working environment.
- Describe the features and characteristics of the building products used in the trade, from framing materials, sheathing and roof covering to interior/exterior finish.
- Interpret architectural and construction drawings and documents, demonstrating knowledge of various building materials and methods and related building technologies.
- Investigate and resolve problems in construction planning, scheduling and management.