47 Best Private Real Estate Universities in the USA

Compare 200 programs at 47 universities in the USA — graduates, earnings, debt and costs from the federal record on every listing.

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University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida · Private University · Est. 1925

US #8 QS World #250 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $37,244/yr
Admission rate: 19%
Earnings (10yr): $75,328
Students: 12,913

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Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana · Private University · Est. 1834

US #16 QS World #461 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $39,949/yr
Admission rate: 14%
Earnings (10yr): $63,268
Students: 7,767

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Drexel University

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1891

US #25 QS World #601 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $38,509/yr
Admission rate: 79%
Earnings (10yr): $84,648
Students: 13,233

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Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York · Private University · Est. 1870

US #30 QS World #611 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $38,793/yr
Admission rate: 46%
Earnings (10yr): $79,164
Students: 15,477

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University of Denver

Denver, Colorado · Private University · Est. 1864

US #35 QS World #701 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $36,131/yr
Admission rate: 78%
Earnings (10yr): $71,155
Students: 6,025

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University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California · Private University · Est. 1880

US #51 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $32,740/yr
Admission rate: 10%
Earnings (10yr): $92,498
Students: 20,443

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University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1740

US #56 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $28,699/yr
Admission rate: 5%
Earnings (10yr): $111,371
Students: 10,650

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Columbia University in the City of New York

New York, New York · Private University · Est. 1754

US #58 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $21,590/yr
Admission rate: 4%
Earnings (10yr): $102,491
Students: 8,973

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Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1851

US #60 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $29,167/yr
Admission rate: 8%
Earnings (10yr): $89,363
Students: 9,201

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New York University

New York, New York · Private University · Est. 1831

US #61 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $37,050/yr
Admission rate: 9%
Earnings (10yr): $82,509
Students: 28,663

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Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts · Private University · Est. 1636

US #74 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $19,066/yr
Admission rate: 4%
Earnings (10yr): $101,817
Students: 7,601

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George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia · Private University · Est. 1821

US #77 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $36,586/yr
Admission rate: 47%
Earnings (10yr): $90,873
Students: 11,182

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Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland · Private University · Est. 1876

US #93 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $18,809/yr
Admission rate: 6%
Earnings (10yr): $87,555
Students: 5,693

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Cornell University

Ithaca, New York · Private University · Est. 1865

US #98 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $28,690/yr
Admission rate: 9%
Earnings (10yr): $104,043
Students: 15,995

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Villanova University

Villanova, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1842

US #105 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $43,756/yr
Admission rate: 27%
Earnings (10yr): $100,423
Students: 6,938

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DePaul University

Chicago, Illinois · Private University · Est. 1898

US #180 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $30,902/yr
Admission rate: 76%
Earnings (10yr): $68,751
Students: 14,090

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Nova Southeastern University

Fort Lauderdale, Florida · Private University · Est. 1964

US #195 ROI C Admissions open

Net price: $30,371/yr
Admission rate: 73%
Earnings (10yr): $59,209
Students: 7,240

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Baylor University

Waco, Texas · Private University · Est. 1845

US #202 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $41,104/yr
Admission rate: 51%
Earnings (10yr): $65,793
Students: 14,785

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Southern Methodist University

Dallas, Texas · Private University · Est. 1911

US #204 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $40,892/yr
Admission rate: 63%
Earnings (10yr): $78,354
Students: 7,277

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Fordham University

Bronx, New York · Private University · Est. 1841

US #206 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $44,338/yr
Admission rate: 59%
Earnings (10yr): $85,569
Students: 10,512

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University of Tulsa

Tulsa, Oklahoma · Private University · Est. 1894

US #209 ROI B Admissions open

Net price: $15,000/yr
Admission rate: 62%
Earnings (10yr): $61,408
Students: 2,813

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University of San Diego

San Diego, California · Private University · Est. 1949

US #219 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $30,365/yr
Admission rate: 52%
Earnings (10yr): $86,522
Students: 5,671

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Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Private University · Est. 1851

US #233 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $29,689/yr
Admission rate: 89%
Earnings (10yr): $86,881
Students: 4,948

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Marquette University

Milwaukee, Wisconsin · Private University · Est. 1881

US #239 ROI A Admissions open

Net price: $31,487/yr
Admission rate: 81%
Earnings (10yr): $78,257
Students: 7,660

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What this subject pays

Graduates of Real Estate programmes report a median $63,005 two years after finishing, across 38 programmes that publish the figure , against median debt of $21,485.

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Frequently asked questions

Which are the best universities for private Real Estate universities in the USA?

By our composite ranking, the top choices include University of Miami, Tulane University of Louisiana, Drexel University. The full ranked list above shows each one's national rank, costs and admission data.

How much does it cost to study private Real Estate universities in the USA?

Costs vary widely by university: public institutions charge in-state residents far less than out-of-state and international students, and private universities set one price for everyone. Every listing above shows the published tuition and net price we hold from the federal College Scorecard, so you can compare like with like.

Can international students work while studying private Real Estate universities in the USA?

Yes, within the rules of the F-1 student visa: on-campus work during term, Curricular Practical Training tied to the program, and Optional Practical Training (OPT) after graduating — with a longer extension for eligible STEM degrees.

About private Real Estate universities in the USA

This page lists private Real Estate universities in the USA held in our database, ordered by a composite score that combines QS World positions, our editorial star rating, academic breadth, internationalisation and student support — never paid placement. Program and cost figures come from the US Department of Education's College Scorecard. Use the filters to narrow by subject, level, university type or location; every combination has its own address you can bookmark or share.

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