Real Estate at Temple University

Temple's real estate program lags behind both national averages and Pennsylvania competitors, with first-year earnings of $48,836 falling $5,800 below the national median and a striking $13,400 below Pennsylvania's median. Among the state's four real estate programs, this ranks in just the 25th percentile—meaning three-quarters of Pennsylvania graduates in this field earn more. For context, Villanova's real estate graduates start at $75,702, more than 50% higher.

The debt load of $23,811 is reasonable and actually below Pennsylvania's median, yielding a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.49. The 21% earnings growth over four years shows positive momentum, bringing graduates to nearly $59,000 by year four. However, this still trails what peers earn immediately after graduation at stronger programs.

The major caveat here: this data comes from fewer than 30 graduates, making it less reliable than programs with larger samples. That said, consistently underperforming both state and national benchmarks suggests real concerns about career outcomes. If your child is serious about real estate in Pennsylvania, comparing Temple's career services and industry connections against competitors like Villanova—where the earnings premium is substantial—would be worthwhile. The lower admission standards at Temple (83% acceptance) may correlate with less selective employer recruiting, which could explain the earnings gap.