Any recs for good undergrad programs in real estate studies

[Anonymous]

First find schools with undergraduate business program.
Some of those schools have real estate concentration or a number of real estate related classes.

Don't limit too much on that though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Cornell hotel school.

That's DC's super reach school, haha. Expecting a rejection, but figured we'd try. It's the only school that would blow our budget, but we'll cross that bridge if the option presents itself.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I’ve never heard of a college degree, or grad school, being required for a realtor. Granted all the realtors I know have bachelor degrees, but then studied and became realtors later.

let me guess- you think that all history majors become historians, philosophy majors all become philosophers, and psychology majors psychologists.

NP, but this seems misdirected. OP is the one looking for a "real estate studies" major for her kid.

Let her study whatever she wants and work part time at a brokerage. The only thing I'd focus on is going to school in the market where she wants to work so that she can network and not have to start from zero when she graduates.

+1 on all counts

[Anonymous]

OP here - thank you so much to those who took time to answer.

It is amazing how many units/ colleges commercial real estate programs are accredited by NAIOP, an organization I had not heard of before this post. Thank you PP for posting that list.

The list of US news top ranked undergrad programs also helpful.

To those who pointed out that one does not need a degree in real estate studies to become a realtor, yes that is true. However, DD not sure whether she wants to become a realtor or go into commercial real estate so an undergrad degree may help to work through that.

Also DD is very much part of the younger generation who prefer social media and fast info to reading and academics. We took her to libraries, read books etc but she does not like academics and only wants to do tertiary studies that are directly connected to life goals. I doubt she will agree to do a Masters soon after undergrad. I would be thrilled for her to do an undergrad degree in something else (history or science or whatever) and then do a Masters in real estate studies but this is not what she wants.

The top recs seem to be Cornell and USC. (There was another suggested but I am not familiar with the acronym and need to look it up). USC and Cornell are both extremely difficult to get into but it is good to aim high. It is a relief that are so many other options.

DD prefers warm climes if anyone has had good experience with good undergrad real estate studies programs that are well run in warm climates.

Thanks again for the help. 😀

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:UofSC

U of South Carolina

[Anonymous]

Come on folks - the obvi answer - Trump U!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Cornell hotel school.

That's DC's super reach school, haha. Expecting a rejection, but figured we'd try. It's the only school that would blow our budget, but we'll cross that bridge if the option presents itself.

I think Penn State has a similar program.

[Anonymous]

Wisconsin has had one of the best programs in the country for decades,

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Anonymous wrote:UofSC

U of South Carolina

Thank you for clarification. I thought you meant university of South California … Will check that out as DD may like the climate.

0ther PP - Wisconsin real estate program sounds wonderful but not sure DD could cope with the winters there …. But will check out as well.

Other PP - Can’t hurt to look into Cornell but admit rates are very low as are the winter temperatures. I want to make sure DD includes a good number of good but realistic options.

Thanks again from OP

[Anonymous]

I second the suggestion for civil or structural engineering and then UCLA or USC for MBA.

[Anonymous]

Commercial real estate is very, very male. Wonderful for her if she can manage that atmosphere but something she's going to really need to be aware of. The full on frat boy atmosphere of commercial drove me away from that field. This was the 90s but when a new female broker joined the group the guys wolf whistled and shouted for her to turn around so they could see all of her. That was a perfectly normal day at the office.

[Anonymous]

I’m a female in CRE. It’s not as sexist as it used to be. I’d recommend a degree in finance if you are looking into CRE because it is numbers driven. Penn State has a good RE undergrad degree where people I’ve worded with have gone. CRE is interdisciplinary and people get into it from general business, banking, architecture, management, marketing and other areas including liberal arts.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I second the suggestion for civil or structural engineering and then UCLA or USC for MBA.

Unfortunately, DD is not STEM focused and is unlikely to pursue masters degree anytime soon. She prefers learning that is directly related to real life situations and is not academically minded. Math and science are sadly her least favorite subjects. However, she has a unique skill set/ personality where I could see her excelling in real estate, which is her dream. Please see above OP post for clarification. Thanks anyway, as this might be ideal if DD was interested or willing.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m a female in CRE. It’s not as sexist as it used to be. I’d recommend a degree in finance if you are looking into CRE because it is numbers driven. Penn State has a good RE undergrad degree where people I’ve worded with have gone. CRE is interdisciplinary and people get into it from general business, banking, architecture, management, marketing and other areas including liberal arts.

Thanks so much. This is helpful. I will let her know.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Commercial real estate is very, very male. Wonderful for her if she can manage that atmosphere but something she's going to really need to be aware of. The full on frat boy atmosphere of commercial drove me away from that field. This was the 90s but when a new female broker joined the group the guys wolf whistled and shouted for her to turn around so they could see all of her. That was a perfectly normal day at the office.

Good to know. Sexism in work place sucks. DD gets in better with males than females in general, but good to know from other PP that it is less sexist now.