What Can I Do With a Major In Real Estate?
UGA Specific Information for Real Estate
UGA's historic Bachelor of Business Administration in Real Estate has been ranked a Top 5 program in the nation since 2005, and is currently the highest-ranked undergraduate Real Estate degree program yet again in the SEC / ACC. The Terry College of Business's Real Estate program focuses on the study of site selection, acquisition (lease or purchase), management, and disposition of real property. Many people assume that a career in real estate translates to the selling of residential houses, but it's so much more than that! Becoming a residential real estate agent is one option, but definitely not the only career path available. The study of real estate can lead to opportunities in any of the following areas and many more: residential property management, commercial property management and sales, mortgage banking, brokerage, leasing, appraisal, and site location and procurement.
Class of 2024 Career Outcomes for Real Estate*
** Includes Self-Employed
Campus Resources
- Career Center coaching for Real Estate and Intended Real Estate majors: connect 1:1 with your own Career Consultant through the Career Center directory, or by scheduling an appointment on Handshake!
- Find your Academic Advisor, schedule an appointment, or verify their drop-in hours at this link
- Real Estate Department Homepage
Clubs & Organizations
Real Estate Society, Advisor Dr. Munneke
To find additional clubs and organizations, go to the Center for Student Organizations.
Additional UGA Career Center Recommendations
POTENTIAL CAREER PATHS
- Appraiser - Appraise real property to determine its value for purchase, sales, investment, mortgage, or loan purposes.
- Commercial Real Estate Agent - Rent, buy, or sell property for clients. Perform duties, such as study property listings, interview prospective clients, accompany clients to property site, discuss conditions of sale, and draw up real estate contracts. Includes agents who represent buyer.
- Financial Aanlyst - Conduct quantitative analyses of information affecting investment programs of public or private institutions.
- Real Estate Broker - Operate real estate office, or work for commercial real estate firm, overseeing real estate transactions. Other duties usually include selling real estate or renting properties and arranging loans.
- Risk Analyst - Analyze and manage risk management issues by identifying, measuring, and making decisions on operational or enterprise risks for an organization.
ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Get Connected
The Real Estate Department works closely with employers to help students land jobs and internships. Be proactive in reaching out to faculty members and attending events in order to learn about potential opportunities. Join professional groups within the department, subscribe to the department’s listserv, and make an effort to attend any networking events that are available.
Research the Field
Some real estate opportunities (such as residential real estate) may require you to pursue additional certifications. Start researching the requirements early so that you understand how your career path may be impacted. The list of links to professional organizations (above) may help you in this process or you can reach out to faculty members in order to learn more.
COMPANY & SALARY RESEARCH
- Join LinkedIn groups that are relevant to your career interests. To search, select "groups" & type in your keywords.
- Review the groups that professionals in your field of interest have joined & consider joining those as well.
- To login, visit the LinkedIn main page.
Additional Career Research Resources
- O*NET Online – The O*NET database includes information on skills, abilities, knowledge, work activities, and interests associated with over 900 occupations.
- Forage - The Forage platform provides virtual work experience programs that give students the opportunity to learn career skills and connect with recruiters from Fortune 500 companies like Accenture, Citi, Deloitte, GE, J.P. Morgan, KPMG, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft, and more.
- Micro-Internships through Parker-Dewey - When you are launching your career, micro-internships provide a tremendous opportunity. Not only can you explore different career paths and work on interesting assignments, you can also demonstrate your abilities to potential employers while building your professional portfolio and network. Oh, did we forget to mention that you get paid for all of this?
- Vault – Vault.com provides in-depth intelligence on what it’s really like to work in an industry, company, or profession – and how to position yourself to land that job.
- Candid Career – This resource provides you with access to thousands of informational video interviews with real professionals through an easy-to-use website.
- UGA Mentor Program – Connect with a mentor (alumni, faculty, staff) to research and explore industries and careers. Research industries and careers by connecting with a mentor for a quick chat or formal 16-week mentorship through the UGA Mentor Program.
- Interstride - Interstride is an interactive tool for both international and domestic students to enhance their international experience and employment potential. The platform consists of job-listings, hiring trends, employer information, self-assessments, and up-to-date immigration guidance.
Employment Websites
GENERAL:
- Handshake (scroll down to the bottom of the page; login with your UGA MyID and password)
- LinkedIn (this popular networking site also has a job board!)
- Idealist (non-profit jobs)
- USAJobs (federal jobs)
MAJOR/CAREER SPECIFIC JOB BOARDS:
- www.BankJobs.com (Bank related jobs)
- www.Select Leaders.com (Real Estate Jobs)
- Real Estate: I-Hire (Real Estate Jobs)
- NAIOP The Commercial Real Estate Development Association Job Board (Commercial Real Estate Jobs)
- Glassdoor.com (Real Estate Developer Jobs)
- Bisnow.com (Commercial Real Estate Jobs)
- MoneyGeek.com (Job Boards for Real Estate Job Seekers)
Professional Associations/Resources
- Association of Young Real Estate Professionals Atlanta
- Commercial Real Estate Development Association
- Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW)
- The International Council of Shopping Centers
- The Society of Industrial and Office Realtors
- Commercial Investment Real Estate Institute (CIREI)
- National Association of Mortgage Planners
- National Association of Realtors
- National Association of Residential Property Managers
- NAIOP The Commercial Real Estate Development Association
Tip: Join LinkedIn groups that are related to your career interest. Need help finding groups? Check out the Groups You May Like link under the Interests/Groups tab. Review the groups that professionals in your field of interest have joined and consider joining them as well.
Employers/Position Titles Reported by Class of 2024 Real Estate Majors
The information below represents employers and position titles from the Class of 2024 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.
Employer | Position Title(s) |
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Ace Pickleball Club | Real Estate Associate | Ackerman & Co., LLC | Associate Broker | ASN Inc | Sales Representative | AXA Investment Managers | Asset Management Analyst | AXA Investment Managers | Asset Management Analyst | Axis IOS | Acquisition and Asset Management Analyst | Barrett Properties | Assistant Manager | Barrett Properties | Assistant Manager | Berkshire Hathaway | Realtor | Berkshire Hathaway | Realtor | Blue Brook Supply | Sales Associate | Brentwood Retirement | Project Manager | Bridgeview Legal Advisors | Legal Analyst | Brown & Brown Insurance | Assistant Casualty Broker | CA South | Assistant Project Manager | Camden Property Trust | Manger in Development | CBRE | Financial Analyst | CBRE | Client Services Coordinator | CGA Capital | Analyst | Cherry Bekaert LLP | Tax Credits & Incentives Advisory Associate | Circle K | Real Estate Analyst | Colliers | Associate Broker | Colliers | Associate Broker | Cousins Properties | Lease Administrator | Cousins Properties | Lease Administrator | Cushman & Wakefield | Associate Broker | Cushman & Wakefield | Financial Analyst | Cushman & Wakefield | Property Administrator | Cushman & Wakefield | Associate Broker | Cushman & Wakefield | Property Administrator | Cushman & Wakefield | Financial Analyst | Cushman & Wakefield | Associate Broker | Cushman & Wakefield | Property Administrator | Davidson Hospitality Group | Business Development Financial Analyst | Eastdil Secured | Analyst | Empire Communities | Sales Associate | Equifax | Financial Technology Analyst | EY | Transaction Real Estate Associate | Fischer Homes | Field Manager | Gateway Jax | Development Analyst | Georgia Financial Advisors | Comprehensive Financial Planner | Get Engaged Media | Community Management Associate | Global Vision Technologies | Customer Solutions Specialist | Greystar | Investment Analyst | Greystar | Investment Analyst | HBRE | Analyst | Highwoods Properties | Leasing Coordinator | Howard Financial Group | Junior Financial Advisor | Integra Reality Resources | Analyst | Intercontinental Real Estate | Tenant Coordinator | JLL | Industrial Brokerage Analyst | JLL | Industrial Brokerage Analyst | JLL | Industrial Brokerage Analyst | JLL | Industry Property Associate | Keller Williams Realty, Inc. | Realtor | Keller Williams Realty, Inc. | Realtor | Lancmark | Business Analyst | Landmark Properties | Investment Management Analyst | Licensed GA Relator | Keller Williams Realty | Liles Construction | Field Engineer I | Link Logistics | Investment Analyst | Link Logistics | Lease Administrator | Longline Holdings LLC | Analyst | Lowe Engineers, LLC | Field Engineer | Marcus & Millichap | Corporate Fellow | Matthews Real Estate Investment Services | Associate | MetCap Commercial | Intern | MetCap Commercial | Intern | Mopper Benton | Senior Associate | Mopper Benton | Senior Associate | NAI Mopper|Benton | Commercial Real Estate Advisor | NAI Mopper|Benton | Commercial Real Estate Advisor | NCR Voyix | Financial Analyst | NED Development | Analyst | NetSuite | Sales Development Representative | New Urban West | Analyst | Noble Family Enterprises | Financial Analyst | OnPace Partners | Operations Associate | Onward Home Mortgage | Loan Partner | Orion Lending | Account Executive | Patterson Real Estate Advisory Group | Analyst | Patterson Real Estate Advisory Group | Analyst | Peachtree Planning | Financial Professional | PGIM | Investment Analyst | PGIM | Real Estate Investment Analyst | PGIM | Investment Analyst | PGIM | Investment Analyst | PGIM | Real Estate Investment Analyst | PV | Position Not Specified | RaceTrac | Real Estate Development Analyst | Ram Partners, LLC | Marketing Analyst | Randy Sorenson | Senior Controller | Randy Sorenson | Senior Controller | RC LLC | Acquisitions Associate | Realty Companies | Junior Associate | Regions Bank | Real Estate Capital Markets Analyst | REMIC Group LLC | Position Not Specified | Rise Property Group | Associate | Risksmith Insurance Services | Associate Underwriter | Riverview Properties | Leasing Assistant | Riverwood Properties | Property Manager | Rocklyn homes | Land Acquisition Analyst | Ryan, LLC | Commercial Property Tax Consultant | Ryan, LLC | Commercial Property Tax Consultant | Ryan, LLC | Commercial Property Tax Consultant | S.L. Nusbaum Realty | Associate | Salesforce | Sales Development Representative | Sands Investment Group | Investment Sales Advisor | Sealy Management Company | Project Manager | Selective Insurance | Risk Management Trainee | Self-employed | Entrepreneur | Self-employed | Entrepreneur | Self-employed | Freelancer | Self-employed | Entrepreneur | Self-employed | Freelancer | Self-employed | Entrepreneur | Selig Enterprises, Inc. | Leasing Inventory Specialist | Sinch | Sales Development Representative | SitusAMC | Real Estate Asset Management Analyst | SitusAMC | CRE Debt Asset Management Intern | SouthState Bank | Portfolio Specialist | State Farm Insurance Company | Insurance Representative | State Farm Insurance Company | Account Manager | State Farm Insurance Company | Account Manager | StepStone Group | Analyst | Sterling Organization | Junior Leasing Representative | Sterling Organization | Junior Leasing Representative | Stream Realty Partners | Brokerage Analyst | The Kirkland Company | Financial Analyst | Thrift Commercial Real Estate Services | Retail Broker | Transwestern | Business Analyst | Transwestern | Business Analyst | Truist Financial Corporation | Credit Delivery Analyst | Truist Financial Corporation | Investment Banking Analyst | Vivek Capital, LLC | Credit Analyst | Walker & Dunlop | SBG Loan Analyst | Walker & Dunlop | Insurance Administrator | Walker & Dunlop | SBG Loan Analyst | Waypoint Residential | Development Intern | Wells Fargo | Commercial Real Estate Analyst | Willow Bridge | Leasing & Marketing Professional | Willow Bridge | Leasing & Marketing Professional | Ziff Real Estate Partners | Investment Analyst |
Graduate/Professional Schools Attended by Class of 2024 Real Estate Majors
The information below represents graduate/professional schools and programs reported through the Class of 2024 Career Outcomes Survey. To view historical Career Outcomes for this major, click here and select "Historical Data" from the navigation menu.
Graduate School | Program(s) |
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Emory University | Law, JD | Georgia State University | Commercial Real Estate, Degree Not Specified | New York University | Real Estate, MS | University of Georgia | Consumer Analytics, Master’s | University of Georgia | Accounting, MAcc | University of Georgia | Accounting, MAcc | University of Georgia | Accounting, MAcc | University of Texas at Austin | Accounting, Master’s |