Utica College

What you'll study

The degree is structured across four years with progressive construction-specific coursework. Core courses listed by year include:

• Year 1: CMG 103 Introduction to Construction Management; CMG 104 Plan Reading and Quantity Takeoff; CMG 117 Construction Graphics and Computer Applications.
• Year 2: CMG 221 Methods and Materials I; CMG 222 Methods and Materials II; CMG 225 Documents and Specifications; CMG 233 Surveying.
• Year 3: CMG 331 Estimating I; CMG 332 Estimating II; CMG 336 Mechanical and Electrical Systems; CMG 337 Statics and Strengths of Materials; CMG 345 Site Planning and Equipment.
• Year 4: CMG 417 REVIT for Construction Managers; CMG 423 Construction Finance; CMG 437 Planning and Scheduling; CMG 447 Project Management and Safety; CMG 475 Senior Seminar.

The program description highlights practical emphases such as estimating, planning and scheduling, site planning, surveying, construction finance, REVIT, and project safety, preparing students to manage construction projects from technical and managerial perspectives.

Entry requirements

The source page identifies the degree as a four-year B.S. offered on the Utica campus but does not list specific admission criteria on the provided text. Prospective applicants should contact Utica University Admissions or the Construction Management program director for current entry requirements and application procedures.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for roles across the construction industry; typical positions cited include field/project engineer, assistant/project manager, assistant superintendent, assistant estimator and project administrator. The page notes a typical starting salary for CM graduates of $60,000+ and references Bureau of Labor Statistics projections for construction managers: 9% job growth to 2034 with a 2024 median salary of $106,980. Alumni employers listed include general contractors, specialty firms and architecture/engineering companies (examples: Gilbane, Skanska USA, Turner Construction Company, and regional contractors).

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The program page does not detail specific scholarships. Students should explore Utica University financial aid, departmental awards and internship-related opportunities; internships are highlighted as a frequent pathway to career placement, which can also support paid practical experience.