The Real Estate major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within Business, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of Business, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers SOC: 11-9141 Occupation: Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | $66,700 | 296,640 | N/A | N/A |
Real Estate Brokers SOC: 41-9021 Occupation: Real Estate Brokers | $72,280 | 49,590 | N/A | N/A |
Real Estate Sales Agents SOC: 41-9022 Occupation: Real Estate Sales Agents | $56,320 | 190,600 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $66,700 | 296,640 |
| 2023 | $62,850 | 284,120 |
| 2022 | $60,670 | 261,120 |
| 2021 | $59,230 | 234,680 |
| 2020 | $59,660 | 219,800 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $72,280 | 49,590 |
| 2023 | $63,060 | 51,350 |
| 2022 | $62,190 | 52,310 |
| 2021 | $62,010 | 48,460 |
| 2020 | $60,370 | 44,610 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $56,320 | 190,600 |
| 2023 | $54,300 | 197,720 |
| 2022 | $49,980 | 193,010 |
| 2021 | $48,340 | 175,920 |
| 2020 | $49,040 | 168,740 |