Compare 27 Real Estate. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $69,249. Top programs: $104,549+.
Real Estate programs produce graduates earning between $58,575 and $104,549—a $46K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 27 ranked programs, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Texas Christian University's Real Estate program leads with graduates earning $104,549, well above the $69,249 average. But Villanova follows closely at $101,813, while University of Wisconsin-Madison delivers $100,995—proving that both private and public programs can achieve top-tier outcomes when they focus on program excellence.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. TCU graduates borrow $21,500 and face just a 3.6% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families considering parent loans, UW-Madison leads with a 9.3% family burden, showing loan payments barely impact post-graduation budgets.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas Christian UniversityPrivate | $104,549 | 46 | $21,500 | Excellent | $54,925 | Manageable |
| #2 | Villanova UniversityPrivate | $101,813 | 40 | $25,874 | Excellent | $40,000 | Manageable |
| #3 | $100,995 | 156 | $20,484 | Excellent | $28,364 | Good | |
| #4 | University Of San DiegoPrivate | $93,940 | 64 | $22,940 | Excellent | $56,559 | Manageable |
| #5 | Marquette UniversityPrivate | $88,908 | 24 | $23,940 | Excellent | $45,500 | Manageable |
| #6 | University Of St ThomasPrivate | $84,275 | 14 | $23,250 | Excellent | $24,467 | Good |
| #7 | Florida State UniversityPublic | $76,464 | 132 | $18,000 | Excellent | $17,000 | Good |
| #8 | University Of GeorgiaPublic | $76,036 | 129 | $18,500 | Excellent | $20,855 | Good |
| #9 | Depaul UniversityPrivate | $75,147 | 16 | $23,168 | Excellent | $41,563 | Challenging |
| #10 | New York UniversityPrivate | $74,912 | 62 | $20,500 | Excellent | $64,795 | Challenging |
| #11 | $72,701 | 37 | $19,976 | Excellent | $25,868 | Manageable | |
| #12 | $71,643 | 34 | $18,000 | Excellent | $31,803 | Manageable | |
| #13 | $68,078 | 87 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,325 | Challenging | |
| #14 | $62,765 | 38 | $19,691 | Excellent | $17,670 | Manageable | |
| #15 | $61,641 | 12 | $21,500 | Excellent | $23,585 | Manageable | |
| #16 | $60,856 | 38 | $20,500 | Excellent | $13,859 | Manageable | |
| #17 | $60,472 | 27 | $19,250 | Excellent | $23,211 | Manageable | |
| #18 | Syracuse UniversityPrivate | $59,396 | 34 | $26,000 | Good | $39,841 | High |
| #19 | Temple UniversityPublic | $58,991 | 16 | $24,395 | Good | $36,495 | Challenging |
| #20 | Ball State UniversityPublic | $58,575 | 18 | $23,250 | Good | $20,800 | Manageable |
| #21 | Baylor UniversityPrivate | $55,964 | 30 | $23,000 | Good | $50,786 | High |
| #22 | $54,061 | 32 | $23,000 | Good | $11,000 | Manageable | |
| #23 | $54,057 | 44 | $11,512 | Excellent | $20,000 | Manageable | |
| #24 | $51,965 | 35 | $21,500 | Good | $31,393 | High | |
| #25 | Georgia State UniversityPublic | $51,013 | 25 | $20,903 | Good | $14,837 | Challenging |
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Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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