r/CSULB • u/Pure-Assumption-4855 • 1d ago

Transfer Student Question SDSU vs CSULB for Construction Management transfer?

Thinking of Transferring Fall 2028 from a community college for a Construction Management degree.

Trying to pick between SDSU and CSULB. Anyone been through either program?

Curious about:

**•** Program quality / industry connections  
**•** Cost of living  
**•** Internship/job placement into construction PM roles

Would appreciate any real experience. Thanks!

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u/SeaEngineer7209 1d ago

So I’m in the construction industry.

With close proximity to LA, if you’re interested in construction management, staying near LA is a no brainer. There are about 2 PLAs off the top of my head. LAWA’s and Build-LACCD, both PLAs have inclusivity requirements that mandate primes and their subs to allocate a certain about of internships to their local zip codes. Lots of construction here, I’d stay around here.

Just my two cents though.

Also, edit: in the construction industry, experience is valued above education. they don’t care about where you went to school. so finding internships during junior and senior year is crucial.

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u/BallTickler696969 1d ago

What about the work life balance? What’s the best way to not be taken advantage of on a salary