Compare 12 Real Estate. programs in the South. Average earnings: $63,128.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Real Estate tells a different story. Across 12 programs in the South, earnings range from $41,218 to $104,549—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Texas Christian University's Real Estate program leads with graduates earning $104,549, far above the $63,128 regional average. Florida State follows at $76,464, while University of Georgia produces graduates earning $76,036—proof that program outcomes vary independently of institutional prestige across the South.
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, Florida State leads with a 9.5% family burden when parent loans are included, proving the best choice depends on who's paying.
Highest program earnings: $104,549
Strong outcomes ($68,078) with 57% acceptance
3.6% payment burden | Excellent
9.5% family burden | Good
| 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 | Florida State UniversityPublic | $76,464 | 132 | $18,000 | Excellent | $17,000 | Good |
| #3 | University Of GeorgiaPublic | $76,036 | 129 | $18,500 | Excellent | $20,855 | Good |
| #4 | $68,078 | 87 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,325 | Challenging | |
| #5 | $61,641 | 12 | $21,500 | Excellent | $23,585 | Manageable | |
| #6 | $60,856 | 38 | $20,500 | Excellent | $13,859 | Manageable | |
| #7 | $60,472 | 27 | $19,250 | Excellent | $23,211 | Manageable | |
| #8 | Baylor UniversityPrivate | $55,964 | 30 | $23,000 | Good | $50,786 | High |
| #9 | $51,965 | 35 | $21,500 | Good | $31,393 | High | |
| #10 | Georgia State UniversityPublic | $51,013 | 25 | $20,903 | Good | $14,837 | Challenging |
| #11 | $49,283 | 35 | $20,000 | Good | $29,387 | High | |
| #12 | $41,218 | 64 | $18,190 | Manageable | $16,036 | High |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
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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