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2022 Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s

27 Ranked Colleges
1,084 Degrees Awarded
$31,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master's

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 5,658 people earned their degree in real estate, making the major the 163rd most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, real estate graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $59,476 and had an average of $30,114 in loans still to pay off.

At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 1,084 real estate graduates with average earnings and debt of $56,398 and $43,194 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s” ranking analyzed 27 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.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the real estate program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Real Estate

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Wisconsin - Madison. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s. Located in Madison, Wisconsin, this large public school handed out 19 degrees to qualified masters’s real estate students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UW - Madison, the school also landed the #5 spot in our “Best Real Estate Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UW - Madison are $25,523.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas A&M University - College Station. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s list. Located in College Station, Texas, this large public school handed out 80 diplomas to qualified masters’s real estate students in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station also made our “Best Real Estate Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - College Station are $22,743, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#3

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah

Out of the 27 schools in the Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Utah landed the #3 spot on the list. This large school is located in Salt Lake City, Utah, and it awarded 31 masters’s real estate degrees in 2019-2020.

U of U also made our “Best Real Estate Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #15. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Utah are $24,695, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

DePaul University

Chicago, Illinois
#16 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend DePaul University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s list. DePaul is a large school located in Chicago, Illinois that handed out 31 masters’s real estate degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree real estate students list, DePaul has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Real Estate Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at DePaul University are $19,760.

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#5

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#17 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Clemson University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s list. Clemson is a large public school situated in Clemson, South Carolina. It awarded 22 masters’s real estate degrees in 2019-2020.

Clemson also made our “Best Real Estate Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #17. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson University are $23,246, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

Fordham University

Bronx, New York
#7 in overall quality

Fordham University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s ranking. Fordham U is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Bronx, New York. It awarded 32 masters’s real estate degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Fordham U, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Real Estate Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Fordham U are $23,846, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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Florida International University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #7. This large school is located in Miami, Florida, and it awarded 73 masters’s real estate degrees in 2019-2020.

FIU also made our “Best Real Estate Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #19. Average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Florida International University Real Estate Report

#8

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York

With a ranking of #8, Cornell University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s list. Located in Ithaca, New York, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 27 degrees to qualified masters’s real estate students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Cornell, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Real Estate Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Cornell are $30,042.

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#8

University of San Diego

San Diego, California
#10 in overall quality

University of San Diego came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s ranking. USD is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in San Diego, California. It awarded 14 masters’s real estate degrees in 2019-2020.

USD also made our “Best Real Estate Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #10. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of San Diego are $28,410.

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#24 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Arlington came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s ranking. The University of Texas at Arlington is a large school located in Arlington, Texas that handed out 5 masters’s real estate degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Arlington also made our “Best Real Estate Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #24. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Arlington are $23,376, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

With a ranking of #11, Nova Southeastern University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s list. Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, this large private not-for-profit school handed out 26 diplomas to qualified masters’s real estate students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NUS Florida, the school also landed the #23 spot in our “Best Real Estate Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Nova Southeastern University are $22,242, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon

With a ranking of #12, Portland State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s list. Portland State University is located in Portland, Oregon and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 24 masters’s real estate degrees to qualified students.

Portland State University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #21 on our “Best Real Estate Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Portland State University are $23,784, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

University of Florida came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s ranking. This large school is located in Gainesville, Florida, and it awarded 37 masters’s real estate degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UF, the school also landed the #18 spot in our “Best Real Estate Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
#25 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Charlotte ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s list. Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, this large public school awarded 4 diplomas to qualified masters’s real estate students in 2019-2020.

UNC Charlotte did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #25 on our “Best Real Estate Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Charlotte are $21,055, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of North Carolina at Charlotte Real Estate Report

#15

Roosevelt University

Chicago, Illinois

Roosevelt University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #15. Roosevelt is a private not-for-profit institution located in Chicago, Illinois. The school has a small population, and it awarded 12 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Roosevelt are $21,605, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Roosevelt Real Estate Report

#16

New York University

New York, New York

New York University landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s ranking. New York University is a large school located in New York, New York that handed out 253 masters’s real estate degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NYU, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Real Estate Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at New York University are $36,892.

Full New York University Real Estate Report

#17

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

University of Pennsylvania came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s ranking. University of Pennsylvania is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 31 masters’s real estate degrees to qualified students.

UPenn also made our “Best Real Estate Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #1. Average graduate tuition and fees at UPenn are $41,760, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18

American University

Washington, District of Columbia
#12 in overall quality

American University landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s ranking. This fairly large school is located in Washington, District of Columbia, and it awarded 12 masters’s real estate degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at The American University, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Real Estate Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at American University are $35,524.

Full The American University Real Estate Report

#19

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado
#22 in overall quality

With a ranking of #19, University of Colorado Boulder did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s list. University of Colorado Boulder is a public institution located in Boulder, Colorado. The school has a large population, and it awarded 13 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

CU - Boulder also made our “Best Real Estate Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #22. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Colorado Boulder are $32,980, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#20

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia

With a ranking of #20, George Mason University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s list. Fairfax, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s real estate degrees to 20 students in 2019-2020.

GMU also took the #20 spot in our “Best Real Estate Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at George Mason University are $37,410, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#21

Pepperdine University

Malibu, California
#14 in overall quality

Pepperdine University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #21. Pepperdine University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Malibu, California. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 24 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Pepperdine also took the #14 spot in our “Best Real Estate Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Pepperdine University are $36,320.

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#22

University of Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana

University of Indianapolis did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s ranking, coming in at #22. Indianapolis, Indiana is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s real estate degrees to 15 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Indianapolis are $39,644, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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Southern Methodist University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s list. Dallas, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s real estate degrees to 35 students in 2019-2020.

SMU also made our “Best Real Estate Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #8. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Southern Methodist University are $47,478.

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#24

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado

With a ranking of #24, University of Denver did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s list. University of Denver is a private not-for-profit institution located in Denver, Colorado. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 33 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

DU also took the #11 spot in our “Best Real Estate Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at DU are $52,899, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#25

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#4 in overall quality

Harvard University came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s ranking. Harvard University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The school has a large population, and it awarded 19 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree real estate students list, Harvard has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Real Estate Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Harvard are $50,654.

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Notes and References

References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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