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Real Estate Schools in California

In 2022-2023, 1,957 students earned their Real Estate degrees in CA.

As a degree choice, Real Estate is the 131st most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Real Estate Majors in California

Real Estate majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Award Taking Less Than 1 Year 1,302
Associate Degree 398
Bachelor’s Degree 163
Award Taking 1 to 2 Years 48
Award Taking 2 to 4 Years 48
Master’s Degree 46

Gender Distribution

In California, a real estate major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of real estate majors in California is as follows:

  • Asian: 13.2%
  • Black or African American: 9.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 39.3%
  • White: 27.3%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.0%
  • Other Races: 9.0%
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Jobs for Real Estate Grads in California

55,450 people in the state and 457,530 in the nation are employed in jobs related to real estate.

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Wages for Real Estate Jobs in California

In this state, real estate grads earn an average of $76,510. Nationwide, they make an average of $61,870.

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There are 10 colleges in California that offer real estate degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

91 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
8,861 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $29,725. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 52% are considered full time.

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67 Degrees in Major Awarded
8% Graduation Rate
31,115 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $24,722. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The full-time teacher rate is 7%.

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40 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
46,287 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.17 years to graduate. 59% of the teachers are full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 76% get financial aid.

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33 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
9,554 Total Students

95% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $42,167. It takes the average student 4.09 years to graduate.

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Saddleback College

Mission Viejo
23 Degrees in Major Awarded
18,984 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 29% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $3,543. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 64% of students receive it.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
16,365 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 46%. A typical student attending MJC will pay a net price of $6,060. Of all the students who attend this school, 69% get financial aid.

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Mt. San Jacinto College

San Jacinto
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
13,988 Total Students

A typical student attending MSJC will pay a net price of $6,093. The full-time teacher rate is 18%. 89% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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11 Degrees in Major Awarded
9,003 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 71% of students receive it. 25% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 36 to 1.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
19,707 Total Students

A typical student attending City College of San Francisco will pay a net price of $6,613. The full-time teacher rate is 50%. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid.

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10 Degrees in Major Awarded
15,957 Total Students

30% of the teachers are full time. 25 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it.

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Real Estate Careers in CA

Some of the careers real estate majors go into include:

Job Title CA Job Growth CA Median Salary
Real Estate Sales Agents 13% $59,420

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to real estate.

Major Annual Graduates in CA
Business Administration & Management 61,617
Management Sciences & Methods 4,566
Accounting 4,040
Business & Commerce 1,844
Human Resource Management 1,695
Finance & Financial Management 1,485
Marketing 1,328
Managerial Economics 1,248

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