Wisconsin · Real Estate

Best colleges for Real Estate in Wisconsin

Ranked by graduate earnings

University of Wisconsin-Madison, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and Waukesha County Technical College award the most Real Estate degrees in Wisconsin: 211, 28 and 15 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 7 Wisconsin colleges offer Real Estate and award 405 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Real Estate program focuses on the principles and practices of real estate economics, preparing students for a dynamic career in the real estate industry. This program is ideal for individuals interested in understanding market trends,…

Institutions
7
offering CIP 52.15
States offered
35
with a program page
Degrees / yr
405
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$58,246
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
3
College Scorecard
Median net price
$25,376
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
58%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Real Estate Brokers
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BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 3 bachelor's programs, ranked by graduate earnings

Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison Public · Bachelor's degree
$73,23921190%—$20,500
2Marquette University
Milwaukee Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree Small program
$58,2461483%$25,376$19,500
3University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie Public · Bachelor's degree Small program
$54,0611355%—$21,220

Colleges awarding the most Real Estate degrees in Wisconsin

Top 6 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Certificate and associate programs, online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1University of Wisconsin-Madison
Madison Public
211$73,239
2University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee Public
28Not reported
3Waukesha County Technical College
Pewaukee Public
15Not reported
4Marquette University
Milwaukee Private not-for-profit
14$58,246
5University of Wisconsin-Stout
Menomonie Public
13$54,061
6University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Whitewater Public
1Not reported
Show the other 1 Wisconsin colleges offering Real Estate
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Milwaukee Area Technical CollegeMilwaukeePublic123

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Real Estate Brokers (SOC 41-9021).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+3.3%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~9,700
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$72,280
typically High school diploma or equivalent

Top skills

SpeakingCritical ThinkingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionActive LearningWriting

What Real Estate Brokers earn in Wisconsin

Jobs in Wisconsin
440
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
—
annual
Best-paying metro
$137,160
Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Real Estate programs in Wisconsin.

Which Wisconsin colleges award the most Real Estate degrees?+

University of Wisconsin-Madison (211 graduates a year), University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (28 graduates a year) and Waukesha County Technical College (15 graduates a year) award the most Real Estate degrees in Wisconsin, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 7 Wisconsin colleges offer Real Estate.

Which Real Estate program in Wisconsin has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, University of Wisconsin-Madison tops the list at $73,239. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

What is the focus of the Real Estate program?+

The Real Estate program focuses on the principles and practices of real estate economics, preparing students for a dynamic career in the real estate industry. This program is ideal for individuals interested in understanding market trends,…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop speaking, critical thinking, active listening, reading comprehension, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Real Estate Brokers?+

The national job outlook is about +3.3% growth with around 9,700 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A High school diploma or equivalent is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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