Real Estate Master’s Degrees
There are 209 colleges and universities across the nation that offer amaster’s degree in Real Estate. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were men, and about33% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 16.8% of Real Estate graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Real Estate Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 7,906 degrees were awarded toReal Estate majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Real Estate at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 142 |
| Associate’s Degree | 658 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,894 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 4,446 |
Earnings of Real Estate Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Real Estate of $89,642 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $71,651 |
| 4 years | $89,642 |
| 5 years | $105,222 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 72.6% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 783 |
| Women | 296 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Real Estate graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 541 | 50.1% |
| Asian | 62 | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 132 | 12.2% |
| Black or African American | 56 | 5.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 37 | 3.4% |
| Race Unknown | 67 | 6.2% |
| International Students | 181 | 16.8% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 16.8% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Real Estate Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 243 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Real Estate. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Real Estate students seeking a master's degree is New York University. This school awarded 269 master's degrees in Real Estate in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Real Estate. This school awarded 247 master's degrees in Real Estate in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Sinclair Community College comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Real Estate. This school awarded 240 master's degrees in Real Estate in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Real Estate here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of San Diego comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Real Estate. This school awarded 176 master's degrees in Real Estate in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Real Estate here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University is a popular choice for Real Estate majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 174 master's degrees in Real Estate in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Delgado Community College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Real Estate. This school awarded 172 master's degrees in Real Estate in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Real Estate. This school awarded 172 master's degrees in Real Estate in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Real Estate here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas College comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Real Estate. This school awarded 139 master's degrees in Real Estate in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Real Estate here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
San Jacinto Community College is a popular choice for Real Estate majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 133 master's degrees in Real Estate in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Real Estate here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Real Estate. This school awarded 130 master's degrees in Real Estate in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Irvine Valley College is a popular choice for Real Estate majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 128 people received their master's degree in Real Estate from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Real Estate here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Milwaukee Area Technical College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Real Estate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their master's degree in Real Estate from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Real Estate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their master's degree in Real Estate from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Real Estate here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Real Estate majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 118 master's degrees in Real Estate in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
West Los Angeles College is a popular choice for Real Estate majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 117 master's degrees in Real Estate in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Lorain County Community College is a popular choice for Real Estate majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 116 master's degrees in Real Estate in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Real Estate here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Columbus State Community College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Real Estate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 113 people received their master's degree in Real Estate from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ogden-Weber Technical College is a popular choice for Real Estate majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 110 master's degrees in Real Estate in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Christian University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Real Estate. This school awarded 110 master's degrees in Real Estate in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Saddleback College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Real Estate. This school awarded 109 master's degrees in Real Estate in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Real Estate | 7,906 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Real Estate that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 402,942 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 81,835 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 62,236 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 57,976 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 57,564 |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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