State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management
Syracuse, USA
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
31 Aug 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 10,015 / per semester **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* regular decision filing deadline
** maximum total tuition for 12 credit hours or more
Key Summary
About: The Bachelor of Science in Construction Management at SUNY ESF emphasizes collaborative project-based learning, sustainability, hands-on labs, and technology. Students use green building materials, wood machining, and material testing labs, take sustainability courses, and a majority pass the LEED Green Associate exam. The programme partners with Syracuse University for integrated projects across architecture, engineering, real estate, and management. It's accredited by the American Council for Construction Education and ranked top in New York State by Niche.
Career Outcomes: Graduates pursue roles such as construction project manager, safety director, project engineer, planner/scheduler, and related jobs like construction estimator, site superintendent.
The Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management at ESF is distinguished by a strong emphasis on collaborative project-based learning, a unique focus on sustainability, a hands-on laboratory environment, leadership in the use of technology, and a close relationship with Syracuse University. Our program is recognized as the top program in New York State, and one of the best in the nation, by Niche.
Construction management jobs are growing at a faster rate than other occupations, with projections to grow 11% through 2030. An increased demand for energy-efficient, sustainable buildings creates an even greater need for future qualified construction managers.
Construction Management prepares students to work in an integrated team with a diverse group of owners, architects, engineers, construction craftspersons, and material suppliers. The manager helps to ensure that the owner's goals for cost, schedule, quality, and sustainability are met. Students may enter the Bachelor of Science program as first-year students or as transfer students. Our graduates have excellent placement rates and starting salaries.
The Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management at ESF is distinguished by a strong emphasis on project-based learning, a unique focus on sustainability, a hands-on laboratory environment, and a strong relationship with Syracuse University.
- Students are engaged each semester in classes, clubs, and competitions that allow them to take on responsibility and deliver projects for the campus and community. Whether building bridges or tiny homes, planning net zero projects for displaced residents or autistic children, CM students are building our future. To read how the CM students won a national prize for their work, and then helped the project be built.
- ESF is a leader in sustainability, and the Construction Management program is no different. Our CM students take multiple courses on sustainability, and a majority take and pass the LEED Green Associate exam. CM students help to organize and run the NYS Green Building Conference, where they meet and engage with professionals on the cutting edge of the industry.
- The green building materials lab, the wood machining lab, and the material testing lab give students the hands-on experience to understand the materials and processes used for construction.
- ESF construction managers work alongside Syracuse University architects and engineers on integrated team projects and competitions. ESF Construction Management students taking classes at Syracuse University find themselves working with students from Real Estate, Management, Architecture, and Civil Engineering majors.
The educational program, leading to the professional Bachelor of Science degree in Construction Management, is accredited by the American Council for Construction Education.
As part of the Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, you will build a resume with industry-recognized credentials. All students who successfully complete the construction safety course earn the OSHA 30-Hour Construction Outreach Card. All students take the Associate Constructor Level I Exam for constructor certification. Students who successfully complete the exam receive the Associate Constructor (AC) designation from the American Institute of Constructors. This designation is the first step in the process of becoming a Certified Professional Constructor (CPC).
In addition, to required coursework, students can earn the following certifications:
- LEED Green Associate
- LEED Accredited Professional
- NYS DEC Erosion and Sediment Control Training
- Autodesk Certified User Revit Architecture
Students interested in pursuing a career in engineering have coursework that partially fulfills the preparation required for the Fundamentals of Engineering examination.
- Construction project manager
- Safety director
- Project engineer
- Construction engineer
- Field engineer
- Planner/Scheduler
The College offers these basic forms of student financial assistance: scholarships or grants; part-time employment; educational loans; assistantships, tuition scholarships, and fellowships for graduate students; a deferred tuition payment plan; and sources of non-need loans to students and parents.
Federal and state financial aid programs are for United States citizens, permanent residents or other eligible non-citizens. International students will be considered for academic merit-based scholarships, assistantships and fellowships, but are not eligible for need-based student financial assistance. Aid programs are coordinated to supplement parental support, summer work, savings, and assistance from other sources. The sources of funds for financial assistance programs, the guidelines for determining the recipients, the procedures for applying, and the method of disbursement of funds vary from one program to another.
Financial aid is awarded primarily on the basis of financial need. Some scholarships and fellowships, however, are based on other criteria, such as academic achievement. Assistantships, tuition scholarships and fellowships for graduate students are awarded based upon academic achievement.
In order for students to receive aid, they must be making satisfactory academic progress toward a degree. Please refer to the appropriate sections under ESF College Aid, Federal Student Aid, and New York State Aid later in this chapter for satisfactory academic progress requirements.
In addition, students are only eligible to receive most types of aid for courses that are required for degree completion. Students enrolled in credits beyond the number required for the degree or enrolled in courses that are not applicable to a degree requirement will have financial aid adjusted accordingly.
Financial aid advisors are aware of the many problems associated with financing higher education and meeting living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students and are available to discuss individual problems. All students are encouraged to apply for financial aid.
Financial Aid Philosophy
Financial aid at SUNY ESF is intended to assist students with education and essential cost-of-living expenses. Funds are awarded primarily on the basis of financial need and are coordinated to supplement parental support, student employment earnings, savings, and assistance from other sources. Some scholarships and fellowships are awarded based on additional criteria, such as academic achievement. Graduate student assistantships, tuition scholarships, and fellowships are not based on financial need.
Special Circumstances
Financial aid advisors at SUNY ESF are aware of the many challenges involved with financing higher education and meeting day-to-day living expenses. Families and students with special circumstances affecting their ability to cover these expenses are encouraged to contact the Financial Aid Office. Circumstances warranting a file review include, but are not limited to:
- Job Loss or Change in Family Income
- Education or Essential Living Expenses not Included in the Cost of Attendance Budget
- Unexpected or Unreimbursed Medical Expenses
ESF is consistently ranked highly for its outstanding academics, unwavering commitment to sustainability, global impact, affordability, and more. This recognition demonstrates our commitment to providing the best experience and outcomes for our students.
Number 1
- #1: Most Affordable School for Women in STEM | study
- #1: Sustainability Curriculum | Sustainable Campus Index, AASHE
- #1: Sustainable Investments and Finance | Sustainable Campus Index, AASHE
Top 5
- #2: Green Matters: Everyone Cares About Conservation | The Princeton Review
- #2: Zero Waste Campus | Post Landfill Action Network
- #3: Sustainability Research | Sustainable Campus Index, AASHE
- #4: Public Engagement | Sustainable Campus Index, AASHE
- #4: Top Green College | The Princeton Review