Costs & Financial Aid
The online Master of Science in Construction Management is a self-sustaining, fee-based degree program jointly offered by the UW departments of Construction Management and Civil & Environmental Engineering, in partnership with UW Continuum College.
Course fees are charged on a per-credit basis and are the same for Washington state resident students and nonresident students. In addition to these fees, students pay other required fees each quarter, including registration, U-PASS and technology fees. There may be additional costs for textbooks and other course materials.
Fees are due by the third Friday of the quarter. The estimate below is based on 2024–2025 department rates and is subject to change without notice.
| Cost per credit: | $767 |
| Total number of credits required: | 42 |
| Estimated total course fees: | $32,214 |
Financial Aid and Other Funding
Students in the Master of Science in Construction Management program can apply for various forms of financial aid to help cover their educational costs, including federal financial aid, scholarships and loans. For more information, visit the fee-based programs page of the UW Student Financial Aid website. Fee-based students are not eligible for tuition exemptions or UW grants.
Graduate Student Funding
The Graduate School’s Fellowships & Awards is a resource for students seeking information about fellowships, awards and assistantships. The Graduate Funding Information Service assists UW graduate students in their search for funding opportunities for graduate school-related expenses. GFIS representatives host workshops, post funding announcements and meet one-on-one with students.
Employer Assistance
Some employers will cover all or part of the cost of a professional education. Check with your employer to see if such a program is available.