Home to the Next Generation of Real Estate Leaders
At the University of San Diego’s Knauss School of Business, our Master of Science in Real Estate (MSRE) will help you build a lasting foundation, level up your skills and construct the next chapter of your success story. With dedicated support from the Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate, we prepare students to thrive in every corner of the industry, from commercial construction management and real estate brokerage to sustainable development.
10-22
Time to Complete Degree
10 months full time,
22 months part time
45
Average Cohort Size
2
Dual Degrees
MBA/MSRE, MSRE/JD
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Your Experience as an MSRE Student
At USD's Knauss School of Business, not only will you receive an enriching education with renowned faculty, but you’ll also join a community that nurtures your ideas and encourages exploration. Here are a few more unique experiences you can explore through the Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate:
What You’ll Learn About Real Estate
Within 10 months, the Knauss School of Business MSRE program will prepare you to qualify for sought-after professional designations like ARGUS, LEED, and CCIM. Our master’s in real estate is crafted to help students build a future in real estate that keeps appreciating over time.
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Tuition, Scholarships and Financial Aid
An Experience Worth Investing In
$57,280
Tuition
Based on 2026/27 rates
78%
Financial Aid Recipients
Most students receive some financial aid
Military Benefits
The University of San Diego is proud to be a 100% Yellow Ribbon School and tuition is fully covered for most military-connected students. Learn More.
Where a Master’s in Real Estate Will Take You
At the Knauss School of Business, our graduates emerge from the master’s in real estate program inspired to take on new challenges and equipped with the skills to make waves in the real estate industry. They’ve gone on to start brokerage firms, become property managers of public and private properties, transform into online real estate influencers and so much more.
$106,850
Average Starting Salary
of recent MSRE graduates
Average over 3 years
100%
Secured Employment
MSRE Students seeking employment who were employed within 6 months after graduation
Average over 3 years
And they earn the following designations — either during the program or post-graduation:
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The real estate industry needs motivated professionals like you—people who are constantly growing, learning, and refining their skills to match the growing real estate landscape. We know you’ll be our next success story, and we’re ready to help make that happen.