Real Estate Basic Certificates
There are 209 colleges and universities across the nation that offer abasic certificate in Real Estate. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about67% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 1.1% of Real Estate graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Real Estate Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 7,906 people earned theirReal Estate majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Real Estate at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 142 |
| Associate’s Degree | 658 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 1,894 |
| Master’s Degree | 4,446 |
Earnings of Real Estate Majors With Basic Certificates (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding abasic certificate in Real Estate of $89,642 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $71,651 |
| 4 years | $89,642 |
| 5 years | $105,222 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Real Estate majors who have their basic certificate is not currently available.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 61.4% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,519 |
| Women | 2,416 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Real Estate graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,247 | 31.7% |
| Asian | 277 | 7.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,299 | 33.0% |
| Black or African American | 761 | 19.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 24 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 151 | 3.8% |
| Race Unknown | 125 | 3.2% |
| International Students | 43 | 1.1% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 1.1% of graduates fall into this category.
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Most Popular Real Estate Programs for Basic Certificates
There are 243 colleges that offer a basic certificate in Real Estate. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Real Estate students seeking a basic certificate is New York University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 269 people received their basic certificate in Real Estate from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Real Estate majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 247 basic certificates in Real Estate in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Sinclair Community College is a popular choice for Real Estate majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 240 people received their basic certificate in Real Estate from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of San Diego is a popular choice for Real Estate majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 176 basic certificates in Real Estate in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Real Estate here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Real Estate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 174 people received their basic certificate in Real Estate from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Real Estate here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Delgado Community College is a popular choice for Real Estate majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 172 basic certificates in Real Estate in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Real Estate. This school awarded 172 basic certificates in Real Estate in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Dallas College is a popular choice for Real Estate majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 139 basic certificates in Real Estate in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
San Jacinto Community College is a popular choice for Real Estate majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 133 basic certificates in Real Estate in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Florida State University is a popular choice for Real Estate majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 130 people received their basic certificate in Real Estate from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Irvine Valley College comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Real Estate. This school awarded 128 basic certificates in Real Estate in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Real Estate here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Milwaukee Area Technical College comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Real Estate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 127 people received their basic certificate in Real Estate from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Real Estate here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Florida International University is a popular choice for Real Estate majors seeking their basic certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 123 people received their basic certificate in Real Estate from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Real Estate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their basic certificate in Real Estate from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
West Los Angeles College is a popular choice for Real Estate majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 117 basic certificates in Real Estate in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Real Estate here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Lorain County Community College comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Real Estate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 116 people received their basic certificate in Real Estate from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbus State Community College is a popular choice for Real Estate majors seeking their basic certificate. This school awarded 113 basic certificates in Real Estate in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Ogden-Weber Technical College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Real Estate. This school awarded 110 basic certificates in Real Estate in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Real Estate here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Christian University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Real Estate. This school awarded 110 basic certificates in Real Estate in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Real Estate here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Saddleback College comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering basic certificates in Real Estate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 109 people received their basic certificate in Real Estate from this school. Graduates who complete their basic certificate in Real Estate here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Real Estate | 7,906 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Real Estate that also offer basic certificates.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 402,942 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 81,835 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 62,236 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 57,976 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 57,564 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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