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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Real Estate (Income $48-$75k)

30 Ranked Colleges
1,084 Degrees Awarded
$34,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master's For Those Making $48-$75k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Real Estate is the 211th most popular major in the country with 5,658 degrees awarded in 2019-2020.

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.

For this year’s “Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking, we looked at 30 colleges that offer a degree in real estate. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great real estate programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the real estate program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this “Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k” list, to help you choose the best school for you.

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Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k

The colleges and universities below are the best for master’s degree real estate students whose families make $48-$75k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Real Estate (Income $48-$75k)

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#4 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Harvard University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k. Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, this large private not-for-profit school awarded 19 diplomas to qualified masters’s real estate students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree real estate students whose families make $48-$75k list, Harvard has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Real Estate Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Harvard are $50,654, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
#1 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Pennsylvania. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. UPenn is a large school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that handed out 31 masters’s real estate degrees in 2019-2020.

UPenn also took the #1 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 UPenn are $41,760.

Full University of Pennsylvania Real Estate Report

#3

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
#6 in overall quality

Out of the 30 schools in the Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Cornell University landed the #3 spot on the list. Cornell University is a large school located in Ithaca, New York that handed out 27 masters’s real estate degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree real estate students whose families make $48-$75k list, Cornell has also earned the #6 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 Cornell are $30,042.

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#4

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
#9 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Johns Hopkins University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. Johns Hopkins is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Baltimore, Maryland. It awarded 28 masters’s real estate degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree real estate students whose families make $48-$75k list, Johns Hopkins has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Real Estate Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Johns Hopkins University are $59,425, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5

Georgetown University

Washington, District of Columbia
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Georgetown University. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. Washington, District of Columbia 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 157 students in 2019-2020.

Georgetown also took the #3 spot in our “Best Real Estate Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgetown are $53,591, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5 in overall quality

University of Wisconsin - Madison landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This large school is located in Madison, Wisconsin, and it awarded 19 masters’s real estate degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree real estate students whose families make $48-$75k list, UW - Madison has also earned the #5 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 University of Wisconsin - Madison are $25,523.

Full UW - Madison Real Estate Report

#7

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, University of Florida did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Florida is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 37 masters’s real estate degrees to qualified students.

UF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Real Estate Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Florida are $30,130, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#19 in overall quality

Florida International University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This large school is located in Miami, Florida, and it awarded 73 masters’s real estate degrees in 2019-2020.

FIU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best Real Estate Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Real Estate at Florida International University

#13 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - College Station came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Texas A&M College Station is a large public school situated in College Station, Texas. It awarded 80 masters’s real estate degrees in 2019-2020.

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

Full Texas A&M College Station Real Estate Report

#10

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah
#15 in overall quality

University of Utah came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. 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 did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Real Estate Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Utah are $24,695.

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#11

Portland State University

Portland, Oregon
#21 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Portland State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. Portland State University is a large school located in Portland, Oregon that handed out 24 masters’s real estate degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree real estate students whose families make $48-$75k list, Portland State University has also earned the #21 rank in our “Best Real Estate Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Portland State University are $23,784, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Real Estate at Portland State University

#12

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, Colorado
#22 in overall quality

University of Colorado Boulder ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k 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 did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #22 on our “Best Real Estate Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Colorado Boulder are $32,980.

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#13

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#20 in overall quality

George Mason University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. George Mason University is a public institution located in Fairfax, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 20 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our master’s degree real estate students whose families make $48-$75k list, GMU has also earned the #20 rank in our “Best Real Estate Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at GMU are $37,410, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#24 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, The University of Texas at Arlington did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Arlington, Texas, this large public school handed out 5 degrees to qualified masters’s real estate students in 2019-2020.

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

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#15

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#17 in overall quality

Clemson University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Clemson University is a large public school situated in Clemson, South Carolina. It awarded 22 masters’s real estate degrees in 2019-2020.

Clemson did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Real Estate Master’s Degree Schools” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson University are $23,246, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
#25 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Charlotte ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. UNC Charlotte is located in Charlotte, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 4 masters’s real estate degrees to qualified students.

UNC Charlotte not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #25 on our “Best Real Estate Master’s Degree Schools” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Charlotte are $21,055.

Full UNC Charlotte Real Estate Report

#17

University of Indianapolis

Indianapolis, Indiana

University of Indianapolis came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. UIndy is located in Indianapolis, Indiana and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 15 masters’s real estate degrees to qualified students.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Indianapolis are $39,644.

Full University of Indianapolis Real Estate Report

#18

New York University

New York, New York
#2 in overall quality

New York University landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k 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.

NYU also took the #2 spot in our “Best Real Estate Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at New York University are $36,892, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Real Estate at New York University

#19

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana

Tulane University of Louisiana ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 3 degrees to qualified masters’s real estate students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Tulane, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Real Estate Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tulane are $61,176, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Real Estate at Tulane University of Louisiana

#20

American University

Washington, District of Columbia
#12 in overall quality

American University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #20. American University is located in Washington, District of Columbia and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 12 masters’s real estate degrees to qualified students.

The American University also made our “Best Real Estate Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #12. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The American University are $35,524.

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#21

University of San Diego

San Diego, California
#10 in overall quality

University of San Diego ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of San Diego is located in San Diego, California and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 14 masters’s real estate degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our master’s degree real estate students whose families make $48-$75k list, USD has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Real Estate Master’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at USD are $28,410, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8 in overall quality

Southern Methodist University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. Southern Methodist University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Dallas, Texas. It awarded 35 masters’s real estate degrees in 2019-2020.

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

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#23

Roosevelt University

Chicago, Illinois

Roosevelt University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k list. This small school is located in Chicago, Illinois, and it awarded 12 masters’s real estate degrees in 2019-2020.

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

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#24

University of St Thomas Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota

University of St Thomas Minnesota came in at #24 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Saint Paul, Minnesota 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 1 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UST MN, the school also landed the #0 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 UST MN are $24,814.

Full University of St Thomas Minnesota Real Estate Report

#25

University of Denver

Denver, Colorado
#11 in overall quality

University of Denver came in at #25 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Real Estate Schools for a Master’s For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. DU 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 made our “Best Real Estate Master’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at DU are $52,899, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full DU Real Estate Report

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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