by our College Data Analytics Team
[Real Estate](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/real-estate/) programs reward a close look at where your money goes furthest. The best values balance affordable tuition against strong post-graduation earnings.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value real estate schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the real estate degrees they offer, see the list below.
West Chester University Of Pennsylvania earned the #1 spot for value among real estate schools in Pennsylvania. Set in the suburb of West Chester, West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,775, compared with $22,599 for out-of-state students. Median earnings reach $61,258 ten years out. Roughly 78% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Pennsylvania earned it the #2 place for real estate. Set in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,686. Real Estate graduates carry a median of $16,155 in student loans. Real Estate graduates of University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $205,583 early in their careers. Set against $16,155 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 5% of applicants are accepted.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus earned it the #3 place for real estate. Set in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $20,644, with out-of-state students paying around $41,790. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete the real estate program here. Soon after graduation, real estate degree recipients from Pennsylvania State University Main Campus generally make around $70,544. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 61% of applicants are accepted.
The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 3 ranked schools only.
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