by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 2 U.S. colleges awarded 56 degrees and certificates in Real Estate and Land Development Law. Graduates earn a median $78,306 one year after completing, rising to $107,082 after four years.
Studying Real Estate and Land Development Law involves the study of An Advanced, Professional Study Of The Law, Policies, And Regulations Affecting Real Estate And Land Development.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
Nationwide, real estate and land development law draws strong interest, with 56 degrees awarded annually. 2 colleges award real estate and land development law degrees, an average of 28 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 48.
All 56 of the awards are master’s degrees, the only level colleges reported.
Women earned 70% of real estate and land development law degrees and certificates in the latest year (39 of 56). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (20) and Hispanic or Latino (11), and international students earned 4.
O*NET rates Speaking the most important skill for jobs related to real estate and land development law, at 4.6 out of 5. The key knowledge areas are Law and Government, English Language and Education and Training. The most important abilities are Oral Expression, Written Comprehension and Oral Comprehension.
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How long a real estate and land development law degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 56 |
First professional degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to real estate and land development law, at 43.2%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| First professional degree | 43.2% |
| Doctoral degree | 40.6% |
| Master’s degree | 13.5% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 1.8% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 0.9% |
Source: O*NET Online.
2 occupations are related to Real Estate and Land Development Law, with an average median salary of $82,454; the strongest outlook belongs to Lawyers, at 2.6% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Professor, Paralegal Instructor, Associate Professor and Instructor.
The occupation related to real estate and land development law with the most projected jobs is Law Teachers, Postsecondary, at 1,017,747.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | 1,017,747 | -2.9% |
| Lawyers | 155,305 | 2.6% |
Real Estate and Land Development Law graduates earn a median $78,306 one year after completing their program, $107,082 after four years and $107,285 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $78,306 |
| 4 years | $107,082 |
| 5 years | $107,285 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The same occupation is also the highest-paying one related to real estate and land development law, with a median salary of $91,726.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | $91,726 |
| Lawyers | $73,181 |
Real Estate and Land Development Law has 19 similar majors in the Legal Professions field, which together award 12,122 degrees a year; the largest are Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General (5,066), Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other (1,551) and Programs for Foreign Lawyers (1,380). Browse all Legal Professions majors or the full list of college majors.
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