Construction Management Degree

The construction management program at John A Logan College prepares students for careers as a construction manager, project manager, estimator, purchasing/expediting agent, contractor/sub-contractor, code enforcement officer, or building inspector. The program focuses on managing, coordinating, and supervising the construction process from concept development through project completion. Program courses include: commercial, residential, mechanical, highway/heavy civil, electrical, environmental, industrial, and specialty construction, as well as facilities management, project planning, budgeting and cost control, logistics, and materials management. Get more details below including other Illinois colleges that offer construction management degrees.

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John A Logan College

401 South State Street, Suite 822, Chicago, IL

John A Logan College (JALC) in Carterville, Illinois, is known to be one of the most affordable colleges in the state, offering courses at $97 per credit hour. Established in 1968 and accredited by the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges in 1972, JALC has been serving the Williamson, Jackson, Franklin, Randolph and Perry communities for the past 45 years. It is named after Civil War General John A Logan, best known for the part he played in establishing Memorial Day, his 1884 Vice President candidature and his passion for public education.

As with most community colleges, class sizes are deliberately kept small so students can get personal attention from their instructors. Combined with its proximity to the community’s residential areas – half the students are a mere 15 minutes away by automobile – the college affords a homely and comfortable atmosphere conducive to learning.

JALC offers a diverse range of associate degrees, certificates and diplomas in disciplines such as Humanities, Business Education, Physical Science, English, Applied Technologies, Allied Health and Public Services, Mathematics, Social Science and Life Sciences. Many of their courses offer easy transfer of credits for students wishing to pursue higher education such as a baccalaureate degree.

JALC offers a robust athletics program to its students, with popular sports such as baseball, softball, basketball, volleyball and golf being the highlights of the program. Students can also join clubs for archery, nursing, massage therapy, cosmetology, construction and a host of other extracurricular activities apart from their academic courses.

Students Enrolled in the Construction Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. John A Logan College offers an associate's degree program in construction management.

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Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Construction Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate, usually through subordinate supervisory personnel, activities concerned with the construction and maintenance of structures, facilities, and systems. Participate in the conceptual development of a construction project and oversee its organization, scheduling, budgeting, and implementation. Includes managers in specialized construction fields, such as carpentry or plumbing.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, construction managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 4.8% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 5
  • Average Hourly Rate: $49.13
  • Average Annual Salary: $102200
• Gary, IN Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 420
  • Average Hourly Rate: $42.74
  • Average Annual Salary: $88900
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 530
  • Average Hourly Rate: $42.22
  • Average Annual Salary: $87820

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).