Best Real Estate Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
4
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$297,025
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$10,951
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Sinclair Community College
Grad rate: 31.2% |
OH | -$61,060 | $40,392 | $10,381 | $13,718 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Dallas College
Grad rate: 35.1% |
TX | -$224,196 | $32,424 | $9,641 | $17,063 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Tarrant County College District
Grad rate: 22.7% |
TX | -$379,214 | $24,638 | $11,720 | $15,003 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Houston Community College
Grad rate: 17.0% |
TX | -$523,630 | $17,660 | $12,065 | $18,345 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best Real Estate Degrees by State
Browse Real Estate programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.