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Best Real Estate Schools in California

California has 5 colleges offering Real Estate programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 133 recent graduates. Graduates earn $50,686 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $51,042.

5
Schools in CA
$50,686
CA Avg. Earnings
$51,042
National Avg.
27
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Real Estate in California

Public Schools (2)
$28,366
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (2)
$67,324
avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $38,958 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Real Estate Schools in California, Ranked by Earnings

#1
University of Southern California logo

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, CA · Private

$71,643
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $75,665
Graduates: 19
Acceptance: 10.0%
#2
University of San Diego logo

University of San Diego

San Diego, CA · Private

$63,005
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $58,970
Graduates: 32
Acceptance: 46.8%
#3
A

Ashford University

San Diego, CA ·

$39,729
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $40,566
Graduates: 58
Acceptance: N/A
#4
California State University-Northridge logo

California State University-Northridge

Northridge, CA · Public

$28,366
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $35,547
Graduates: 24
Acceptance: 93.2%
#5
San Diego State University logo

San Diego State University

San Diego, CA · Public

N/A
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 34.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Real Estate in California?
University of Southern California ranks #1 for Real Estate in California with median graduate earnings of $71,643 within two years of graduation. There are 5 schools offering Real Estate programs in the state.
How much do Real Estate graduates earn in California?
Real Estate graduates in California earn an average of $50,686 within two years of graduation. This is 1% below the national average of $51,042 for this major.
What is the hardest Real Estate school to get into in California?
University of Southern California is the most selective Real Estate program in California with an acceptance rate of 10.0%. The average acceptance rate across Real Estate programs in the state is 46.1%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Real Estate in California?
In California, private Real Estate programs produce average earnings of $67,324 vs $28,366 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 2 public and 2 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in California

Construction Management $81,700 Construction Engineering $81,610 Construction Engineering Technologies $76,343 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions $75,984 Computer Science $72,889 Computer Engineering $72,447 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions $71,074 Computer and Information Sciences, General $68,388
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.