Real Estate Development
Offered at 22 college programs that reported results. Here is what graduates earn and owe at each credential level, and which programs pay best.
By credential level
| Credential | Programs | Typical earnings, 1 yr | Typical earnings, 5 yrs | Typical debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 2 | — | — | — |
| Bachelor's | 4 | — | — | — |
| Master's | 12 | $102,507 | $130,841 | — |
| Graduate certificate | 4 | — | — | — |
"Typical" is the median across programs of each program's median, counting only programs with unsuppressed data (at least three). It describes a typical program, not a national median for all graduates. Certificate figures include certificates earned at four-year colleges, often alongside a bachelor's; see degrees vs. certificates for a cleaner comparison. Source: College Scorecard field of study data.
Highest-earning bachelor's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Southern California | CA | $80,927 | $128,496 | $12,211 |
| 2 | University of California-San Diego | CA | $55,549 | — | $14,680 |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning master's programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Southern California | CA | $130,243 | $199,733 | — |
| 2 | Columbia University in the City of New York | NY | $122,218 | $162,642 | — |
| 3 | Auburn University | AL | $102,507 | — | — |
| 4 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion | AZ | $84,194 | $99,041 | — |
| 5 | University at Buffalo | NY | $76,540 | — | — |
| 6 | Tulane University of Louisiana | LA | — | $75,863 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
Highest-earning graduate certificate programs
| # | College | State | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 5 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Southern California | CA | — | $101,585 | — |
Ranked by 5-year median earnings, or 1-year where 5-year is not reported.
