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Colleges & Universities:

4-Year Programs
  1. ULL Construction Concentration: The University of Louisiana at Lafayette offers a Construction Management concentration within its Bachelor of Science in Engineering and Technology Management program. This track combines hands-on technical instruction in building processes with an embedded business minor to prepare graduates for leadership roles in the industry. Link: engineering.louisiana.edu. 
  2. McNeese Construction Engineering: The McNeese State University Construction Management concentration combines core civil engineering principles with comprehensive project planning and operations management. This specialized curriculum prepares graduates with the practical business acumen and industry knowledge required to oversee complex projects in the construction sector. Link: McNeese State University. [1, 2]
  3. Southeastern Louisiana University Industrial Technology: Prepares students for technical and management professions in manufacturing and construction. The curriculum integrates hands-on technical training with studies in project management, quality control, and safety, providing specialized concentrations such as construction technology and drafting design. Link: Southeastern Louisiana University. [1]
  4. The Nicholls State University Geomatics program: Offers the only ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science in Geomatics in Louisiana, combining traditional land surveying with spatial technologies such as GPS and GIS. The curriculum satisfies state educational requirements for Professional Land Surveyor registration and prepares students for careers in mapping, construction, and coastal preservation. Link: Nicholls State University
 4-Year Accredited Construction Management Programs: 
  1. Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC)- Program: AAS in Construction Management. Prepares students for careers in construction management with training in estimating, scheduling, project management, safety, construction methods and more. Link: Baton Rouge Community College | Associate of Applied Science in Construction Management | BRCC
  2. Louisiana State University - LSU Bert S. Turner Department of Construction Management. Housed within the College of Engineering, the offers ACCE-accredited undergraduate, graduate, and online programs designed to prepare students for leadership and business roles in the global construction industry. The curriculum equips graduates with critical skills in cost estimating, scheduling, and project management to successfully execute both private and public sector projects.​    Link: https://www.lsu.edu/eng/cm/about.php​
  3. Louisiana Tech University — Construction Engineering Technology. Louisiana Tech's Construction Engineering Technology (BSCT) program gives students hands-on training in surveying equipment and the latest construction innovations, real-world experience estimating and bidding on projects, and a senior capstone project presented to industry sponsors. Link: https://www.latech.edu/academics/degrees-programs/engineering-science/construction-engineering-technology-bsct.php
  4. University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) — School of Construction Management. Founded in 1966, ULM's School of Construction Management is the oldest school of its kind in Louisiana, with a 100 percent licensing exam passage rate and 100 percent job placement rate. It was the first accredited construction program in the United States (ACCE, 1976). Link: https://www.ulm.edu/cbss/construction/​

Community, Technical, & Trade Colleges:

2-Year Community, Technical, & Trade Colleges:
See Full List of Colleges and the Craft & Skills Training They Provide:
  1. Baton Rouge Community College NBRITI – Baton Rouge Programs: Electrical, Instrumentation, Millwright, Pipefitting, Process Technology & Welding. Fast-track craft training for qualifying students, combining classroom and hands-on instruction with nationally recognized NCCER and AWS credentials. Link: Baton Rouge Community College​ | BRCC NBRITI
  2. Bossier Parish Community College (BPCC) — Construction Technology & Management. BPCC's Associate of Applied Science in Construction Technology and Management prepares students to work with complex technical systems for careers in construction, with a certificate-level option also available. The program is housed in BPCC's Center for Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering Technologies alongside Engineering, Oil & Gas Technology, and Manufacturing. Link: https://catalog.bpcc.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=6&poid=1226
  3. Central Louisiana Technical Community College: CLTCC, based in Alexandria, is a two-year technical and community college offering certificates, diplomas, and associate degrees for high-wage, high-skill, high-demand careers. Its construction-related offerings include Electrician Technology, Drafting & Design Technology, AC & Refrigeration, Industrial Manufacturing Technology, and OSHA-10 Industry & Construction training. Link: https://www.cltcc.edu/programs-and-courses/academic-and-cte-programs
  4. Delgado Community College – New Orleans. Programs: Architectural Design/Construction Technology; Civil & Construction Applied Engineering Technology. Provides students with technical and design skills for construction and related fields, including construction technology, engineering applications and drafting. (DCC). Link: Civil and Construction Technology: Degree for Building the Future
  5. Delgado Community College – New Orleans Programs: Carpentry, Electrical, HVAC/R, Instrumentation, Industrial Maintenance, Welding & more. Hands-on technical programs designed around construction and industry needs, with opportunities for industry-based certifications. (DCC)​ | Civil and Construction Technology: Degree for Building the Future
  6. ITI Technical College – Baton Rouge Program: AOS in Construction Management. Career-focused program designed to prepare students for entry-level construction management positions and advancement within the construction industry. Link: ITI College | Degree: ITI Construction Management
  7. Nunez Community College – Chalmette. Programs: AAS in Construction Management & Technology; AS in Construction Leadership. Hands-on construction programs combining management training with carpentry, electrical and HVAC skills. The Construction Leadership pathway is designed for students planning to continue toward a bachelor’s degree. Link: Nunez Community College| Nunez Construction Programs
  8. Nunez Community College – Chalmette Programs: Carpentry, Electrical Construction, HVAC/R, Welding, Industrial Maintenance, Instrumentation & Process Technology. Provides hands-on training in construction and industrial trades, with pathways to stackable credentials and industry certifications. Link: Nunez Community College | Nunez Programs
  9. Louisiana Delta Community College: LDCC, based in Monroe, is an open-admissions college offering multiple paths to higher education, career, and personal fulfillment. Its ATMAE-accredited Industrial Technology programs include Drafting & Design Technology, Industrial Instrumentation, and Process Technology, plus welding and construction-related certificates.Link: https://www.ladelta.edu/academics/school-of-industrial-technology
  10. ​Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College (NLTCC): NLTCC is a public two-year technical college with campuses in Shreveport, Minden, and Mansfield, offering hands-on diploma and associate programs in Electrician/Industrial Electrician, HVAC Technician, Plumbing, and Welding, along with Construction & Carpentry and Electronics & Instrumentation tracks.Link: https://www.nltcc.edu/academics/academic-programs​
  11. Orleans Technical College – New Orleans. Program: ASB in Construction Management. A 15-month program covering blueprint reading, estimating, scheduling, CAD, construction documents and project management. Link: Orleans Technical College | Orleans Tech Construction Management​
  12. Orleans Technical College – New Orleans Programs: Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing & Heating, HVAC/R and Building Maintenance. Hands-on building trades training focused on practical skills and preparing students for entry-level careers in the construction industry. Link: Orleans Technical College | Orleans Tech Building Trades​

K-12 Construction Dedicated Career Tech Centers

K-12 Dedicated Career Tech Centers: 
See Full List of Career Centers:
  1. Ascension Parish Career and Technical Education Program: The Ascension Parish Career and Technical Education program offers targeted training and industry-based credentials in architecture and construction fields. Through partnerships with organizations like the Associated Builders and Contractors, the pathway equips students with practical skills such as carpentry and NCCER electrical certifications for immediate careers. Link: Ascension Parish School Board. 
  2. Bossier Parish School for Technology & Innovative Learning (BPSTIL) BPSTIL is where students combine the academic skills learned in the classroom with real-world, hands-on technical training. Its 110,000 sq. ft. facility houses biotechnology, information technology, health sciences, and engineering alongside construction, automotive repair, and welding programs, including a Pre-Engineering pathway. Link: https://bpts.bossierschools.org
  3. Caddo Career & Technology Center: CCTC is Caddo Parish high school career-and-technical program, giving students a taste of their future career while still in high school through hands-on courses. Its Architecture & Construction pathway covers Air Conditioning/Refrigeration, Carpentry, Electrical, Welding, and Architectural Design & Drafting. Link: https://caddocareer.com/course/
  4. Calcasieu Parish School Board Career & Technical Education Centers:  CPSB's CTEC campuses move far beyond traditional "vocational" trade training to include a wide array of high-tech and corporate pathways. Architecture, Construction & Industrial Trades: Hands-on skill building in core local infrastructure fields including Carpentry, Welding, Plumbing, Electrical systems, and Automotive Technology. Link: https://www.cpsb.org/depts/career-technical-education
  5. East Baton Rouge Parish Career and Technical Education Center (CTEC): Delivers hands-on, career-focused training in high-demand construction crafts like carpentry, drafting, electrical work, and HVAC. The program allows high school students to earn industry-based certifications and dual enrollment college credits toward an associate degree while preparing them to enter the workforce. Link: https://ebrschools.org/academics/workforcedevelopment/ctec/​
  6. West Baton Rouge Career Academy: The West Baton Rouge Career Academy provides high school students with hands-on technical training and career preparation in essential construction fields like carpentry and electrical work. Through real-world projects and dual-enrollment opportunities, the program equips participants with basic trade skills and industry-valued credentials for high-demand jobs. Link: West Baton Rouge Schools. 
  7. ​New Orleans Career Center: The New Orleans Career Center (NOCC) Building Trades program offers hands-on training and industry-valued credentials in high-demand fields such as carpentry, electrical, HVAC, and welding for both high school students and adults. This pathway prepares participants for immediate employment in the construction industry or further postsecondary education. Link: nolacc.org.

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