2027 Best Value Real Estate Master’s Degree Schools
[Real Estate](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/real-estate/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong real estate education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 21 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value real estate schools.
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2027 Best Value Real Estate Schools in the United States
If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the real estate degrees they offer, see the list below.
Best Value Real Estate Schools
University Of Florida tops our 2027 list of the best value real estate schools in the United States. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $6,381, compared with $28,659 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for real estate graduates is $17,669. Soon after graduation, real estate degree recipients from University Of Florida generally make around $77,016. That is a strong return on a $17,669 median debt. University Of Florida admits about 24% of applicants.
A rank of #2 makes Portland State University one of the best values for real estate. Portland State University is a very large public school located in the city of Portland. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,118, while out-of-state students pay about $29,136. Typical student debt for real estate graduates is $26,475. Early-career real estate graduates make about $77,791. That is a strong return on a $26,475 median debt. Portland State University admits about 91% of applicants.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Florida International University earned it the #3 place for real estate. Set in the suburb of Miami, Florida International University is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,565, compared with $18,964 for out-of-state students. Real Estate graduates carry a median of $19,349 in student loans. Early-career real estate graduates make about $57,622. That is a strong return on a $19,349 median debt. Roughly 55% of applicants are accepted.
University Of North Carolina At Charlotte came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best value real estate schools. Located in the city of Charlotte, University Of North Carolina At Charlotte is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $7,239 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $22,492. Real Estate graduates carry a median of $24,673 in student loans. Early-career real estate graduates make about $51,799. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 80%.
A rank of #5 makes University Of Wisconsin Madison one of the best values for real estate. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $11,603, with out-of-state students paying around $42,103. Real Estate graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Early-career real estate graduates make about $73,239. Set against $20,500 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Wisconsin Madison admits about 45% of applicants.
University Of Utah ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value real estate schools. Set in the city of Salt Lake City, University Of Utah is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $9,620 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $30,860. Students borrow a median of $20,798 to complete the real estate program here. Soon after graduation, real estate degree recipients from University Of Utah generally make around $95,940. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%.
George Mason University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best value real estate schools. Set in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $14,220, compared with $38,688 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,529 to complete the real estate program here. Real Estate graduates of George Mason University earn a median of $124,633 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $23,529 median debt. George Mason University admits about 88% of applicants.
Johns Hopkins University placed #8 among the best values for real estate. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Students from in state pay about $64,730 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for real estate graduates is $13,426. Early-career real estate graduates make about $106,455. Set against $13,426 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 6% of applicants are accepted.
Texas A And M University College Station ranked #9 on our 2027 list of the best value real estate schools. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a very large public institution. Students from in state pay about $12,995 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $40,124. Real Estate graduates carry a median of $20,031 in student loans. Soon after graduation, real estate degree recipients from Texas A And M University College Station generally make around $82,111. Set against $20,031 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 57%.
Clemson University placed #10 among the best values for real estate. Set in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson University is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $15,554, with out-of-state students paying around $40,866. Students borrow a median of $23,783 to complete the real estate program here. Real Estate graduates of Clemson University earn a median of $82,366 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 38%.
University Of Colorado Boulder earned the #11 position for value in real estate this year. University Of Colorado Boulder is a very large public school located in the city of Boulder. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,214, compared with $42,970 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,373 to complete the real estate program here. Soon after graduation, real estate degree recipients from University Of Colorado Boulder generally make around $55,861. That is a strong return on a $20,373 median debt. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
University Of Pennsylvania earned the #12 position for value in real estate this year. University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia. Students from in state pay about $68,686 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $16,155 to complete the real estate program here. Real Estate graduates of University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $205,583 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Pennsylvania admits about 5% of applicants.
University Of San Diego ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best value real estate schools. University Of San Diego is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of San Diego. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $59,486. Real Estate graduates carry a median of $21,000 in student loans. Real Estate graduates of University Of San Diego earn a median of $54,073 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of San Diego admits about 52% of applicants.
Nova Southeastern University placed #14 among the best values for real estate. Set in the suburb of Fort Lauderdale, Nova Southeastern University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $38,700. Typical student debt for real estate graduates is $25,021. Soon after graduation, real estate degree recipients from Nova Southeastern University generally make around $57,509. Set against $25,021 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 73%.
University Of Denver placed #15 among the best values for real estate. Located in the city of Denver, University Of Denver is a large private not-for-profit university. In-state tuition and fees average $61,398. Real Estate graduates carry a median of $22,534 in student loans. Soon after graduation, real estate degree recipients from University Of Denver generally make around $84,662. Set against $22,534 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 78%.
New York University came in at #16 for value in real estate this year. Set in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,796. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete the real estate program here. Real Estate graduates of New York University earn a median of $128,898 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,500 median debt. The acceptance rate is 9%.
Georgetown University landed the #17 spot for real estate value this year. Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. Students from in state pay about $68,089 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $16,483 to complete the real estate program here. Early-career real estate graduates make about $124,159. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 13%.
Southern Methodist University earned the #18 position for value in real estate this year. Located in the suburb of Dallas, Southern Methodist University is a large private not-for-profit university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,040. Real Estate graduates carry a median of $20,712 in student loans. Soon after graduation, real estate degree recipients from Southern Methodist University generally make around $113,369. Set against $20,712 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Southern Methodist University admits about 63% of applicants.
Fordham University placed #19 among the best values for real estate. Fordham University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bronx. In-state tuition and fees average $64,470. Students borrow a median of $25,643 to complete the real estate program here. Real Estate graduates of Fordham University earn a median of $91,695 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Fordham University admits about 59% of applicants.
Chapman University ranked #20 on our 2027 list of the best value real estate schools. Chapman University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Orange. Students from in state pay about $64,984 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $21,657 to complete the real estate program here. Early-career real estate graduates make about $50,947. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 65% of applicants are accepted.
Pepperdine University ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best value real estate schools. Set in the suburb of Malibu, Pepperdine University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $69,918. Real Estate graduates carry a median of $23,645 in student loans. Early-career real estate graduates make about $57,582. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 63% of applicants are accepted.
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Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 21 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 21 ranked schools only.
- The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
- Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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