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.
For its 2027 best-value ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools to find the best return on investment for real estate students.
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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.
Colorado Mountain College tops our 2027 list of the best value real estate schools in the Rocky Mountains Region. Colorado Mountain College is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Glenwood Springs. In-state tuition and fees average $2,616, with out-of-state students paying around $12,840. Typical student debt for real estate graduates is $12,953. Early-career real estate graduates make about $48,694. Set against $12,953 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Bridgerland Technical College earned it the #2 place for real estate. Bridgerland Technical College is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Logan. Real Estate graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. Early-career real estate graduates make about $28,884. That is a strong return on a $12,000 median debt.
Community College Of Aurora is a great value for students pursuing a degree in real estate, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of Aurora, Community College Of Aurora is a large public university. Students from in state pay about $4,470 in tuition and fees, compared with $17,070 for out-of-state students. Real Estate graduates carry a median of $15,365 in student loans. Early-career real estate graduates make about $38,587. Set against $15,365 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Red Rocks Community College earned it the #4 place for real estate. Set in the suburb of Lakewood, Red Rocks Community College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $4,859, while out-of-state students pay about $17,459. Typical student debt for real estate graduates is $14,471. Real Estate graduates of Red Rocks Community College earn a median of $76,340 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Ogden Weber Technical College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value real estate schools. Located in the city of Ogden, Ogden Weber Technical College is a moderately-sized public university. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete the real estate program here. Real Estate graduates of Ogden Weber Technical College earn a median of $28,434 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
Mesa State College ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value real estate schools. Set in the city of Grand Junction, Mesa State College is a large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,927, compared with $25,124 for out-of-state students. Real Estate graduates carry a median of $22,310 in student loans. Real Estate graduates of Mesa State College earn a median of $43,617 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 82%.
University Of Utah placed #7 among the best values for real estate. Located in the city of Salt Lake City, University Of Utah is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $9,620, with out-of-state students paying around $30,860. Real Estate graduates carry a median of $20,798 in student loans. Early-career real estate graduates make about $95,940. That is a strong return on a $20,798 median debt. University Of Utah admits about 86% of applicants.
University Of Colorado Boulder placed #8 among the best values for real estate. Set in the city of Boulder, University Of Colorado Boulder is a very large public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,214, while out-of-state students pay about $42,970. Typical student debt for real estate graduates is $20,373. Early-career real estate graduates make about $55,861. Set against $20,373 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Colorado Boulder admits about 78% of applicants.
University Of Denver landed the #9 spot for real estate value this year. 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. Early-career real estate graduates make about $84,662. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 78%.
This ranking is produced 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 · 9 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 9 ranked schools only.
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