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

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

Career Bliss

GlassDoor

Salary.com

LINKEDIN

  • 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
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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: 


Professional Associations/Resources


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)
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
* denotes no responses received.

*Source: Areas above marked with an Asterisk (*) have been created utilizing data taken from the UGA Career Outcomes Survey. The "Employers Hiring...," "Job Titles of...," "Career Outcomes for...," and "Graduate/Professional Schools and Programs..." information listed above represent UGA Class of 2024 Graduates. The lists are not exhaustive and therefore do not represent all potential career options. Click here for more detailed Career Outcomes information regarding this major.

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)
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
* denotes no responses received.