Master’s Degrees in Real Estate
Education Levels of Real Estate Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 1,130 people earned their master's degree in real estate. This makes it the 108th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in real estate at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Master’s Degree | 1,130 |
Graduate Certificate | 136 |
Earnings of Real Estate Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in real estate is $90,414. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $81,031 to a high of $116,067.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in real estate. About 70.0% of graduates in this field are male.
Gender | Number of Grads |
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Men | 791 |
Women | 339 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of real estate master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 55 |
Black or African American | 72 |
Hispanic or Latino | 140 |
White | 538 |
International Students | 196 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 129 |
Most Popular Real Estate Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 42 colleges that offer a master’s degree in real estate. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for real estate students seekinga master's degree is New York University. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 274 people received their master's degree in real estate from NYU. About 28% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in real estate at New York University make a median salary of 90,414.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for real estate majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgetown University. Each year, around 19,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 169 people received their master's degree in real estate from Georgetown. About 27% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Georgetown University real estate graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $90,414.
Florida International University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in real estate. Each year, around 58,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,721 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,119 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 97 people received their master's degree in real estate from FIU. Of these students, 26% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Florida International University real estate graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $90,414.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in real estate. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 58 people received their master's degree in real estate from Texas A&M College Station. About 20% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Texas A&M University - College Station real estate graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $90,414.
The 5th most popular school in the country for real estate majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Florida. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master's degree in real estate from UF. About 39% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Florida real estate graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $90,414.
Johns Hopkins University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in real estate. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in real estate from Johns Hopkins. About 50% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Johns Hopkins University real estate graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $90,414.
Fordham University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in real estate. Roughly 16,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,335 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,080 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 36 people received their master's degree in real estate from Fordham U. Of these students, 32% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Fordham University real estate graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $90,414.
University of Colorado Boulder comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in real estate. Each year, around 37,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,910 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,849 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in real estate from CU - Boulder. Those who complete their master's degree in real estate at University of Colorado Boulder make a median salary of 90,414.
The 8th most popular school in the country for real estate majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Denver. Each year, around 13,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,032 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in real estate from DU. Of these students, 24% were women and 14% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Denver real estate graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $90,414.
Portland State University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in real estate. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,694 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,279 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 34 people received their master's degree in real estate from Portland State University. Around 35% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women. Data shows that Portland State University graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $90,414.
The 11th most popular school in the country for real estate majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pepperdine University. Roughly 9,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,990 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,400 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in real estate from Pepperdine. About 21% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Pepperdine University real estate graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $90,414.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in real estate. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 33 people received their master's degree in real estate from UW - Madison. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 25% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in real estate at University of Wisconsin - Madison make a median salary of 90,414.
Cornell University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in real estate. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in real estate from Cornell. About 47% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Cornell graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $90,414.
University of Utah is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in real estate. Roughly 33,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,175 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,353 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in real estate from U of U. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in real estate at University of Utah make a median salary of 90,414.
University of Pennsylvania comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in real estate. Each year, around 26,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,620 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,544 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in real estate from UPenn. Around 44% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women. University of Pennsylvania real estate graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $90,414.
University of San Diego comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in real estate. Each year, around 8,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,690 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $28,854 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in real estate from USD. About 17% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of San Diego real estate graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $90,414.
Harvard University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in real estate. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in real estate from Harvard. Harvard University real estate graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $90,414.
Clemson University is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in real estate. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in real estate from Clemson. About 23% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Clemson University real estate graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $90,414.
Nova Southeastern University comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in real estate. Each year, around 20,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $35,880 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $22,890 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in real estate from NUS Florida. Around 41% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women. Nova Southeastern University real estate graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $90,414.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to real estate that offer master’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Business Administration & Management | 120,872 |
Management Sciences & Methods | 41,157 |
Accounting | 15,888 |
Business & Commerce | 9,096 |
Human Resource Management | 8,301 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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