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Real Estate Schools in Illinois

72 Real Estate students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Real Estate is the 43rd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Real Estate Majors in Illinois

Real Estate majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 29
Award Taking 12 Weeks to 1 Year 29
Award Taking Less 12 Weeks 29
Master’s Degree 22
Bachelor’s Degree 21

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a real estate major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of real estate majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 5.6%
  • Black or African American: 9.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.6%
  • White: 69.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.8%
  • Other Races: 6.9%
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Jobs for Real Estate Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 16,790 people employed in jobs related to a real estate degree, compared to 457,530 nationwide.

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Wages for Real Estate Jobs in Illinois

In this state, real estate grads earn an average of $56,520. Nationwide, they make an average of $61,870.

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There are 2 colleges in Illinois that offer real estate degrees. Learn about the most popular 2 below:

#1

DePaul University

Chicago
35 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

The student loan default rate of 3.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,054 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
52% Graduation Rate
4,680 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $38,145 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 98% of students receive it. The average student takes 4.33 years to complete their degree at Roosevelt.

Real Estate Careers in IL

Some of the careers real estate majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Real Estate Appraisers 15% $51,380
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers 7% $58,720
Real Estate Sales Agents 1% $34,180

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