Discover the Building Blocks for a Big Future
At the University of San Diego’s Knauss School of Business, we offer a top-notch degree program that many other business schools don’t: a real estate program for undergraduate students. Whether you want to break into the commercial industry, residential sales, development or investments, our real estate program is the foundation for your success.
#2
Most Popular Real Estate School in California
College Factual
#11
Undergraduate Real Estate Program in the U.S.
U.S. News & World Report
#12
Best Business School for Networking
Business Insider
Strengthen Your Foundation
The Knauss School of Business at the University of San Diego offers one of the best real estate programs in the country. With our graduates going on to excel in positions like project managers, brokers, property managers and investors, you’ll want to keep these alumni connections in your network.
Thrive at USD
Your Experience as a Real Estate Major
At the University of San Diego, not only will you receive an enriching education with renowned faculty, but you’ll also join a community that nurtures your ideas in an unparalleled setting — beautiful, sunny, eclectic San Diego. Here are a few more unique experiences you’ll participate in as a real estate major at USD:
Curriculum That’s Built to Last
The real estate market is constantly changing, but the education you’ll receive will serve as the foundation for your lifelong career in real estate. Consider the real estate program your blueprint for success in the industry.
Featured Classes
The real estate minor
Learn the business of real estate. In the real estate minor at the Knauss School of Business, you will discover real estate trends, understand legal and ethical principles, and learn best practices of financial investing. Students majoring in finance, economics and architecture can carve out a unique career niche by adding this minor to their studies.
Tuition, Scholarships and Financial Aid
An Education That’s Worth It
Where you go to college is one of the most important decisions — and investments — you will ever make. At USD, your tuition investment will plug you into an innovation ecosystem that nurtures your ideas and an extensive alumni network that can connect you to your first job.
$61k
Tuition
per year
$3k
Textbooks and Supplies
per year
76%
Scholarships and Financial Aid
of students receive financial aid
Solid Results for a Career in Real Estate
Your success is as secure as a brand new concrete foundation. We’re proud to say that graduates of our real estate program have gone on to leave their mark — many getting their start through connections made at the Knauss School of Business.
$66,500
average annual salary for real estate graduates.
97.6%
of USD graduates received their first full-time offer within three months of graduation.
Current Status
- Employed: 90.6%
- Furthering education: 6.3%
- Full-time service: 0%
- Military: 3.1%
- Seeking employment: 0%
- Not Seeking employment: 0%
Career Advancement
- Before graduating: 92.9%
- Within 3 months: 7.1%
- 4-6 months: 0%
- More than 6 months: 0%
Potential Jobs for Real Estate Majors
Corporate Real Estate Advisor
Corporate real estate advisors evaluate investment opportunities and make strategic recommendations on properties to pursue.
Real Estate Analyst
As an expert in real estate, an analyst provides recommendations for financing, acquisition, marketing and/or leasing of a property.
Tax Associate
With expert knowledge in property tax, a tax associate prepares tax accruals and maintains financial analysis of property taxes.
Acquisitions and Development Analyst
Using predictive modeling, this analyst closely monitors real estate market and trends to make strategic recommendations for acquisitions.
Next Steps
Let’s Make It Official
Employers want real estate experts who are current in trends and know how to spot an investment opportunity when they see it. We’re ready to help make you an expert.