Real Estate at University of Georgia

University of Georgia's real estate program delivers what anxious parents should want: strong earnings that keep growing and manageable debt. Graduates start at $55,655 and see earnings jump 37% to over $76,000 within four years—a trajectory that suggests these graduates are building genuine careers rather than just landing entry-level jobs. With debt of just $24,027, graduates owe less than half their starting salary, meaning loan payments won't dominate their early financial lives.

The state context matters here. While this program ranks solidly at the 54th percentile nationally, it significantly outperforms other Georgia options, sitting at the 60th percentile statewide and earning $11,000 more than the state median. Among the limited in-state alternatives, UGA appears to be the clear choice—graduates earn substantially more than those from Georgia State while taking on roughly the same debt. The program also keeps debt well below both state and national medians, ranking in the 24th percentile nationally (meaning lower debt than most programs).

The moderate sample size means these figures represent real outcomes but could shift somewhat year to year. For a student interested in real estate who wants to stay in Georgia, this program offers both the state's best earning potential and a reasonable debt load—a combination that makes it worth the investment.