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Construction Technology Degrees and Certificates

NCCER logoLearn the hands-on skills you need to work in the construction field. Whether you are looking to start a new career or upgrade your existing skills you can find it at NMC! You can earn one or several specialized certificates or complete one of our Applied Associate degrees.

Classes are offered in the evenings to fit your schedule. You will learn from certified instructors experienced in industry. Industry-designed curriculum aligned with national competency standards.

NMC is an NCCER Accredited Training Sponsor.

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Facilities and Equipment

Classes are held at NMC’s Aero Park campus.

Aero Park Laboratories

  • 29,000 sq. ft. facility renovated in compliance with LEED certification standards
  • Student lounge area, student study enclaves
  • 12 flexible lab spaces equipped with trade specific materials

Renewable energy labs including:

  • Solar thermal system (hot water)
  • Solar mobile lab
  • Grid-connected, 8-kw solar photo-voltaic array
  • Geothermal simulators

Professional-grade tools used to construct, install, service and diagnose:

  • Carpentry
  • Electrical/Plumbing
  • HVAC
  • Woodworking

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This program meets the requirements for preparation or licensing in the state of Michigan. The applicability of this program to requirements of other states has not been determined.

Tuition and Fees

Tier I Tuition

Residency Status

Tuition Rate

In-District ( Grand Traverse County residents) Tuition

$147.00 per contact hour

In-State ( other Michigan counties) Tuition

$299.00 per contact hour

Out-of-state Tuition

$387.00 per contact hour

International Tuition

$438.00 per contact hour

General Fee for all residencies:

Other fee of $33.00 per contact hour is a general fee covering a portion of costs for technology, orientation, placement, career testing, Student Government Association, and other student service activities.

$33.00 per contact hour

General Fee for all residencies for Nursing courses (HNR)

$23.00 per contact hour

Nursing Exam Software Fee for students in ADN & PN programs

$28.75 per semester

Cost of Attendance

Construction Technology Programs Annual (Fall/Spring) Cost

Costs

In-District

In-State

Out-of-State

International

Tuition and Fees

$6,000

$11,064

$13,984

$15,654

Books, Course Materials, Supplies and Equipment

$1,769

$1,769

$1,769

$1,769

Living Expenses: On-Campus Housing and Food

$10,200

$10,200

$10,200

$10,200

Transportation

$1,000

$1,900

$3,000

$3,000

Miscellaneous Personal Expenses

$500

$500

$500

$500

Federal Student Loan Fees

$120

$120

$120

$120

$19,589

$25,553

$29,573

$31,243

Note: For more information on how COA component estimates are calculated, see the bottom of the Tuition and Fees page.

Enrolled students can find their own calculated Cost of Attendance in NMC Self-Service under Financial Aid. Others can use the Net Price Calculator to estimate the total annual cost of attending NMC based on their program and enrollment plans, along with financial aid eligibility.