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2027 Best Real Estate Bachelor’s Degree Schools

34 Colleges in the United States
1,591 Real Estate Degrees Awarded
$57,907 Avg Early-Career Salary

Real Estate is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 34 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best real estate schools.

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Best Schools for Real Estate in the United States

Below are the best real estate schools at the bachelor’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

Top Schools in Real Estate

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Our analysis ranked University Of Wisconsin Madison the best school in the country for a degree in real estate. Located in the city of Madison, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. There were roughly 140 real estate students who graduated with this degree at University Of Wisconsin Madison in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, real estate degree recipients from University Of Wisconsin Madison generally make around $73,239. University Of Wisconsin Madison graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Get the full real estate details for University Of Wisconsin Madison

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A rank of #2 makes University Of Maryland College Park one of the top schools for real estate. Set in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. About 29 real estate degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent year. Real Estate graduates of University Of Maryland College Park earn a median of $57,901 early in their careers. University Of Maryland College Park graduates carry a median of $20,836 in student loans. Get the full real estate details for University Of Maryland College Park

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in real estate, ranking #3. Located in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 88% of students finish within six years. About 86 real estate degrees were awarded at New York University in the most recent year. Students who receive their real estate degree from New York University earn around $74,912 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,500. More information about a degree in real estate from New York University

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Students looking for a strong real estate program will find one at Southern Methodist University, which ranked #4. Located in the suburb of Dallas, Southern Methodist University is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Southern Methodist University awarded about 29 real estate degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, real estate degree recipients from Southern Methodist University generally make around $113,369. Typical student debt for the program is $20,712. Get the full real estate details for Southern Methodist University

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Students looking for a strong real estate program will find one at Ohio State University Main Campus, which ranked #5. Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates 88% of students within six years. Ohio State University Main Campus awarded about 28 real estate degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, real estate degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus generally make around $72,769. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $19,000 in student loans. See the full real estate program report for Ohio State University Main Campus

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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

University Of Miami ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best real estate schools. Located in the suburb of Coral Gables, University Of Miami is a very large private not-for-profit university. University Of Miami graduates 84% of students within six years. About 46 real estate degrees were awarded at University Of Miami in the most recent year. Students who receive their real estate degree from University Of Miami earn around $57,234 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Miami graduates carry a median of $17,750 in student loans. See the full real estate program report for University Of Miami

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Texas Christian University came in at #7 for real estate this year. Located in the city of Fort Worth, Texas Christian University is a large private not-for-profit university. About 85% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 148 real estate students who graduated with this degree at Texas Christian University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the real estate program make about $68,246 in their early career. Texas Christian University graduates carry a median of $24,282 in student loans. Read more about the real estate program at Texas Christian University

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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University landed the #8 spot for real estate this year. Set in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State University is a very large public institution. Florida State University graduates 86% of students within six years. There were roughly 101 real estate students who graduated with this degree at Florida State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, real estate degree recipients from Florida State University generally make around $55,257. Florida State University graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in real estate from Florida State University

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Miami University Oxford landed the #9 spot for real estate this year. Miami University Oxford is a very large public school located in the town of Oxford. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 18 real estate degrees were awarded at Miami University Oxford in the most recent year. Graduates of the real estate program make about $49,700 in their early career. Miami University Oxford graduates carry a median of $24,177 in student loans. Get the full real estate details for Miami University Oxford

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University came in at #10 for real estate this year. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public school located in the city of Blacksburg. About 86% of students finish within six years. About 108 real estate degrees were awarded at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their real estate degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University earn around $68,078 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in real estate from Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

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University Of Denver landed the #11 spot for real estate this year. Located in the city of Denver, University Of Denver is a large private not-for-profit university. About 76% of students finish within six years. About 43 real estate degrees were awarded at University Of Denver in the most recent year. Real Estate graduates of University Of Denver earn a median of $84,662 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,534. More information about a degree in real estate from University Of Denver

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University Of Georgia landed the #12 spot for real estate this year. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. About 151 real estate degrees were awarded at University Of Georgia in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, real estate degree recipients from University Of Georgia generally make around $55,655. University Of Georgia graduates carry a median of $24,027 in student loans. Get the full real estate details for University Of Georgia

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University Of Cincinnati Main Campus placed #13 among the best real estate schools. Located in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus awarded about 51 real estate degrees in the most recent data year. Real Estate graduates of University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earn a median of $58,659 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,530 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in real estate from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

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University Of St Thomas Minnesota came in at #14 for real estate this year. Set in the city of Saint Paul, University Of St Thomas Minnesota is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 22 real estate degrees were awarded at University Of St Thomas Minnesota in the most recent year. Graduates of the real estate program make about $65,183 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,923 to complete this degree. See the full real estate program report for University Of St Thomas Minnesota

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Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Marquette University placed #15 among the best real estate schools. Marquette University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Milwaukee. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. Marquette University awarded about 14 real estate degrees in the most recent data year. Real Estate graduates of Marquette University earn a median of $58,246 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete this degree. See the full real estate program report for Marquette University

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University Of San Diego earned the #16 position for real estate this year. Set in the city of San Diego, University Of San Diego is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of San Diego awarded about 40 real estate degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their real estate degree from University Of San Diego earn around $54,073 in the first couple years of their career. University Of San Diego graduates carry a median of $21,000 in student loans. See the full real estate program report for University Of San Diego

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University earned the #17 position for real estate this year. Set in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. There were roughly 26 real estate students who graduated with this degree at Syracuse University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their real estate degree from Syracuse University earn around $59,396 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,130. See the full real estate program report for Syracuse University

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University Of South Carolina Columbia ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best real estate schools. Set in the city of Columbia, University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. There were roughly 50 real estate students who graduated with this degree at University Of South Carolina Columbia in the most recent data year. Students who receive their real estate degree from University Of South Carolina Columbia earn around $51,965 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,500. See the full real estate program report for University Of South Carolina Columbia

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University Of Nebraska At Omaha came in at #19 for real estate this year. Set in the city of Omaha, University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a large public institution. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Nebraska At Omaha awarded about 26 real estate degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their real estate degree from University Of Nebraska At Omaha earn around $48,906 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Nebraska At Omaha graduates carry a median of $21,783 in student loans. Get the full real estate details for University Of Nebraska At Omaha

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College Of Charleston
Charleston, SC

College Of Charleston placed #20 among the best real estate schools. Located in the city of Charleston, College Of Charleston is a large public university. About 66% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 51 real estate students who graduated with this degree at College Of Charleston in the most recent data year. Graduates of the real estate program make about $40,222 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,733. See the full real estate program report for College Of Charleston

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Cuny Bernard M Baruch College earned the #21 position for real estate this year. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College is a very large public school located in the city of New York. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 50 real estate degrees were awarded at Cuny Bernard M Baruch College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, real estate degree recipients from Cuny Bernard M Baruch College generally make around $42,920. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College graduates carry a median of $15,500 in student loans. Get the full real estate details for Cuny Bernard M Baruch College

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The University Of Texas At Arlington landed the #22 spot for real estate this year. Set in the city of Arlington, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. There were roughly 29 real estate students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Texas At Arlington in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, real estate degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Arlington generally make around $55,304. The University Of Texas At Arlington graduates carry a median of $21,632 in student loans. Read more about the real estate program at The University Of Texas At Arlington

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University Of North Texas placed #23 among the best real estate schools. Located in the city of Denton, University Of North Texas is a very large public university. About 61% of students finish within six years. University Of North Texas awarded about 30 real estate degrees in the most recent data year. Real Estate graduates of University Of North Texas earn a median of $44,124 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $15,251 to complete this degree. Get the full real estate details for University Of North Texas

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Ball State University landed the #24 spot for real estate this year. Set in the city of Muncie, Ball State University is a very large public institution. Ball State University graduates 62% of students within six years. There were roughly 10 real estate students who graduated with this degree at Ball State University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, real estate degree recipients from Ball State University generally make around $58,575. Ball State University graduates carry a median of $24,518 in student loans. More information about a degree in real estate from Ball State University

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University Of Central Florida ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best real estate schools. University Of Central Florida is a very large public school located in the suburb of Orlando. The six-year graduation rate is 78%. About 40 real estate degrees were awarded at University Of Central Florida in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, real estate degree recipients from University Of Central Florida generally make around $41,218. Typical student debt for the program is $21,032. Read more about the real estate program at University Of Central Florida

Rest of the Top 34 Real Estate Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s real estate ranking:

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Nova Southeastern University
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 34 schools evaluated.

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