Earnings Distribution
How Columbia University in the City of New York graduates compare to all programs nationally
Earnings Over Time
How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation
| School | 1 Year | 4 Years | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia University in the City of New York | $102,555 | $125,013 | +22% |
| University of Southern California | $120,536 | $171,469 | +42% |
| Arizona State University Campus Immersion | $74,032 | $103,351 | +40% |
| Auburn University | $98,116 | $101,007 | +3% |
Compare to Similar Programs in New York
Real Estate Development masters's programs at peer institutions in New York (4 total in state)
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr) | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Columbia University in the City of New YorkNew York | $69,045 | $102,555 | $125,013 | — | — |
 University at BuffaloBuffalo | $10,782 | $68,347 | — | — | — |
| National Median | — | $100,336 | — | — | — |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with real estate development graduates
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other
Urban and Regional Planners
Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers
Real Estate Brokers
Real Estate Sales Agents
Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Columbia University in the City of New York, approximately 23% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.