2026 Best Value Real Estate Development Schools

#1

Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus

Atlanta, GA

Our analysis found Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus to be the best-value Real Estate Development school in the United States. Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is a public school based in Atlanta, GA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,058, while out-of-state students pay about $34,484. Graduates carry a median of $24,323 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $102,772. Set against $24,323 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 14% of applicants are accepted. Read more about Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus

#2

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Auburn University earned it the #2 place in the United States. Based in Auburn, AL, Auburn University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,890, while out-of-state students pay about $34,922. Students borrow a median of $22,803 to complete their Real Estate Development program here. Median earnings reach $65,337 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Auburn University admits about 46% of applicants. Read more about Auburn University

#3

Boston Architectural College

Boston, MA

Out of the 21 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, Boston Architectural College landed the #3 spot. This private not-for-profit school is set in Boston, MA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $27,470. Students borrow a median of $53,192 to complete their Real Estate Development program here. Boston Architectural College alumni report median earnings of $62,123 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $53,192 median debt. See the full Boston Architectural College profile

#4

Massachusetts Institute Of Technology

Cambridge, MA

A rank of #4 makes Massachusetts Institute Of Technology one of the best values in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Cambridge, MA. Students from in state pay about $62,396 in tuition and fees. Massachusetts Institute Of Technology Real Estate Development students take on a median of $13,516 in debt. Massachusetts Institute Of Technology alumni report median earnings of $143,372 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $13,516 median debt. Roughly 4% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Massachusetts Institute Of Technology

#5

University Of Southern California

Los Angeles, CA

Out of the 21 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, University Of Southern California landed the #5 spot. Located in Los Angeles, CA, University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $71,647. Typical Real Estate Development student debt is $17,000. Median earnings reach $92,498 ten years out. Set against $17,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 10% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full University Of Southern California report

#6

Arizona State University

Tempe, AZ

Arizona State University placed #6 among the best-value Real Estate Development schools in the United States. Arizona State University is a public school based in Tempe, AZ. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,223, compared with $33,139 for out-of-state students. Typical Real Estate Development student debt is $21,842. Graduates go on to earn a median of $62,668 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Arizona State University has an acceptance rate of 90%. Read more about Arizona State University

#7

University At Buffalo

Buffalo, NY

University At Buffalo came in at #7 in this year's value ranking. Set in Buffalo, NY, University At Buffalo is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,936, while out-of-state students pay about $31,536. Graduates carry a median of $22,232 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $70,814 ten years after entry. Set against $22,232 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 74% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on University At Buffalo

#8

Pratt Institute Main

Brooklyn, NY

Pratt Institute Main placed #8 among the best-value Real Estate Development schools in the United States. Located in Brooklyn, NY, Pratt Institute Main is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $61,845. Pratt Institute Main Real Estate Development students take on a median of $25,103 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $54,295. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Pratt Institute Main admits about 73% of applicants. Get the full Pratt Institute Main report

#9

Columbia University In The City Of New York

New York, NY

Columbia University In The City Of New York landed the #9 spot for value in the United States this year. Based in New York, NY, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,517. Columbia University In The City Of New York Real Estate Development students take on a median of $23,258 in debt. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $102,491. Set against $23,258 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Columbia University In The City Of New York admits about 4% of applicants. Read the full report on Columbia University In The City Of New York

#10

University Of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

University Of Arizona placed #10 among the best-value Real Estate Development schools in the United States. Set in Tucson, AZ, University Of Arizona is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $13,573, while out-of-state students pay about $39,903. University Of Arizona Real Estate Development students take on a median of $21,861 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $59,979 ten years after entry. Set against $21,861 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 86% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full University Of Arizona report

#11

Tulane University Of Louisiana

New Orleans, LA

Tulane University Of Louisiana ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best-value Real Estate Development schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in New Orleans, LA. In-state tuition and fees run about $68,678. The median Real Estate Development program debt is $22,077. Graduates go on to earn a median of $63,268 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Tulane University Of Louisiana has an acceptance rate of 14%. Get the full Tulane University Of Louisiana report

#12

Valencia College

Valencia College offered strong value this year, earning the #12 position. Read the full report on Valencia College

#13

University Of California San Diego

University Of California San Diego landed the #13 spot for value in the United States this year. More on University Of California San Diego

#14

Fordham University

Fordham University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best-value Real Estate Development schools. Get the full Fordham University report

#15

University Of California Berkeley

University Of California Berkeley came in at #15 in this year's value ranking. Get the full University Of California Berkeley report

#16

Kansas State University

Kansas State University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best-value Real Estate Development schools. See the full Kansas State University profile

#17

University Of Washington Seattle Campus

University Of Washington Seattle Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #17 position. See the full University Of Washington Seattle Campus profile

#18

University Of Virginia Main Campus

University Of Virginia Main Campus ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best-value Real Estate Development schools. Read more about University Of Virginia Main Campus

#19

University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus

University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus came in at #19 in this year's value ranking. See the full University Of Oklahoma Norman Campus profile

#20

Sinclair Community College

Sinclair Community College placed #20 among the best-value Real Estate Development schools in the United States. Get the full Sinclair Community College report

#21

Thomas Jefferson University

Thomas Jefferson University placed #21 among the best-value Real Estate Development schools in the United States. Read more about Thomas Jefferson University