Real Estate
Business & Management
Median earnings by degree level
| Degree | Median earnings | Typical range | Schools | Clear the bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | $46,206 | $41,042 to $54,288 | 13 | 85% |
| Bachelor's Degree | $78,208 | $59,229 to $93,324 | 30 | 100% |
| Master's Degree | $124,829 | $106,933 to $154,257 | 18 | 100% |
"Clear the bar" is the share of programs whose graduates out-earn a typical high-school graduate (the federal earnings-premium test). Typical range is the 25th to 75th percentile of program medians.
Job outlook
Projected employment growth +3% (2024 to 2034), about 85,300 openings a year across the occupations this field commonly leads to.
| Occupation | Median pay | Growth | Openings/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers | $66,700 | +3.6% | 39,000 |
| Real Estate Sales Agents | $56,320 | +3.1% | 36,600 |
| Real Estate Brokers | $72,280 | +3.3% | 9,700 |
Occupation pay and outlook: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS wages, Employment Projections). A field maps to several occupations, and the same occupations serve many majors, so these are the jobs this major commonly leads to, not positions reserved for its graduates; the openings should not be added up across majors.
Earnings source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10), median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Report an error.