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2023 Best Value Colleges for Real Estate (Income $48-$75k) in the Far Western US Region

16 Ranked Colleges
1,599 Degrees Awarded
Best Value Real Estate Schools in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Real Estate Schools in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

Real Estate is the 155th most popular major in the country with 6,547 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, real estate graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $60,568 and had an average of $21,484 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Far Western US region, there were 1,599 real estate graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,944 and $28,229 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Real Estate Schools in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking analyzed 16 colleges that offered a degree in real estate. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent real estate programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the real estate program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Real Estate Schools in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Real Estate Schools in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 16 Best Value Colleges for Real Estate (Income $48-$75k) in the Far Western US Region

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Mt. San Antonio College
Walnut, California

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Real Estate Schools in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Mt. San Antonio College landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Walnut, California, this large public school handed out 97 degrees to qualified ’s real estate students in 2020-2021.

Mt. SAC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Real Estate Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Mt. San Antonio College is $5,768 for far western us region real estate students whose families make $48-$75k.

Read more about Real Estate at Mt. San Antonio College

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Cerritos College
Norwalk, California

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Real Estate Schools in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Cerritos College landed the #2 spot on the list. Norwalk, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s real estate degrees to 8 students in 2020-2021.

Cerritos College also made our “Best Real Estate Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #9. It costs about $4,670 for far western us region real estate students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend Cerritos College.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend College of Southern Nevada. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Value Real Estate Schools in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. College of Southern Nevada is located in Las Vegas, Nevada and, has a large student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 40 ’s real estate degrees to qualified students.

CSN not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Real Estate Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for College of Southern Nevada is $8,727 for far western us region real estate students whose families make $48-$75k.

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Glendale Community College
Glendale, California

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Glendale Community College. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Real Estate Schools in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k. This fairly large school is located in Glendale, California, and it awarded 65 ’s real estate degrees in 2020-2021.

GCC also made our “Best Real Estate Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #13. The yearly cost to attend GCC is $7,131 for far western us region real estate students whose families make $48-$75k.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Real Estate at Glendale Community College

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American River College
Sacramento, California

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend American River College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Best Value Real Estate Schools in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Sacramento, California, this large public school handed out 14 degrees to qualified ’s real estate students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at American River, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Real Estate Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. The yearly cost to attend American River is $7,806 for Far Western US Region Real Estate students whose families make $48-$75k.

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Mt. San Jacinto College
San Jacinto, California

Mt. San Jacinto College landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Best Value Real Estate Schools in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This fairly large school is located in San Jacinto, California, and it awarded 18 ’s real estate degrees in 2020-2021.

MSJC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Real Estate Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. The yearly cost to attend MSJC is $8,096 for Far Western US Region Real Estate students whose families make $48-$75k.

Read full report on Real Estate at Mt. San Jacinto College

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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California

University of Southern California did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Real Estate Schools in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #7. USC is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Los Angeles, California. It awarded 40 ’s real estate degrees in 2020-2021.

USC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #1 on our “Best Real Estate Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for USC is $22,826 for Far Western US Region Real Estate students whose families make $48-$75k.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.3% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 91%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors.

Read more about Real Estate at University of Southern California

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Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, California

Antelope Valley College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Real Estate Schools in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #8. Antelope Valley College is a fairly large school located in Lancaster, California that handed out 13 ’s real estate degrees in 2020-2021.

Antelope Valley College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Real Estate Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for Antelope Valley College is $11,202 for far western us region real estate students whose families make $48-$75k.

Read full report on Real Estate at Antelope Valley College

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Portland State University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Real Estate Schools in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Portland, Oregon, and it awarded 43 ’s real estate degrees in 2020-2021.

In addition to being on our far western us region real estate students whose families make $48-$75k list, Portland State University has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Real Estate Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. It costs about $12,964 for Far Western US Region Real Estate students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend Portland State University.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Real Estate at Portland State University

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San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, California

San Diego Mesa College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Real Estate Schools in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #10. San Diego, California is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out ’s real estate degrees to 9 students in 2020-2021.

San Diego Mesa College also made our “Best Real Estate Schools in the Far Western US Region” list, coming in at #18. The yearly cost to attend San Diego Mesa College is $8,272 for far western us region real estate students whose families make $48-$75k.

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University of Nevada - Las Vegas did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Real Estate Schools in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #11. UNLV is a public institution located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.

UNLV did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Real Estate Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. The yearly cost to attend UNLV is $11,929 for far western us region real estate students whose families make $48-$75k.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 4.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read full report on Real Estate at University of Nevada - Las Vegas

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El Camino College
Torrance, California

El Camino College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Real Estate Schools in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This fairly large school is located in Torrance, California, and it awarded 9 ’s real estate degrees in 2020-2021.

El Camino College not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Real Estate Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. The estimated yearly cost for El Camino College is $13,770 for Far Western US Region Real Estate students whose families make $48-$75k.

Read more about Real Estate at El Camino College

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Victor Valley College
Victorville, California

Victor Valley College did quite well in the 2023 Best Value Real Estate Schools in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #13. Victor Valley College is a medium-sized public school situated in Victorville, California. It awarded 3 ’s real estate degrees in 2020-2021.

Victor Valley College also took the #16 spot in our “Best Real Estate Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. The estimated yearly cost for Victor Valley College is $11,994 for Far Western US Region Real Estate students whose families make $48-$75k.

Read full report on Real Estate at Victor Valley College

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University of San Diego
San Diego, California

University of San Diego ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Real Estate Schools in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in San Diego, California, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 91 diplomas to qualified ’s real estate students in 2020-2021.

USD did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Real Estate Schools in the Far Western US Region” list. It costs about $28,214 for far western us region real estate students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend University of San Diego.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.

Read more about Real Estate at USD

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Pepperdine University
Malibu, California

With a ranking of #16, Pepperdine University did quite well on the 2023 Best Value Real Estate Schools in the Far Western US Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Pepperdine is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Malibu, California. It awarded 33 ’s real estate degrees in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Pepperdine, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Real Estate Schools in the Far Western US Region” ranking. It costs about $32,267 for Far Western US Region Real Estate students whose families make $48-$75k per year to attend Pepperdine.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.8% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 85%.

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