Real Estate

CIP 52.1501 Associate Certificate

Program Availability

Schools Offering

156

188 total including inactive

States

Across 14 states

Graduates (2024)

2,924

Total completions

Real Estate is offered as a associate and certificate program at schools across 14 states, making it a solid trade program. The most popular states are California, Texas and Ohio.

Career & Cost Overview

Job Growth

10-year projected growth

Median Tuition

$1,288

In-state annual rate

Graduates typically pursue careers as Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate. In-state tuition ranges from $576 to $10,500, and the work is primarily indoor with moderate physical demands — suited for people-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others.

Graduate Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 1,049 (35.9%)

Female: 1,875 (64.1%)

Degree Level Distribution

Associate: 421 (14.4%)

Certificate: 2,503 (85.6%)

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

Enterprising

Conventional

Social

leading, influencing, and persuading others; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; helping and working with people

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

Leadership roles
Sales
Organization
Data management
Helping others
Teaching

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

✓ Confident

✓ Persuasive

✓ Organized

✓ Detail-oriented

✓ Empathetic

✓ Patient

💡 Interests

● Leadership roles

● Sales

● Organization

● Data management

● Helping others

● Teaching

⭐ Work Values

♦ Active Listening

♦ Speaking

♦ Writing

♦ Helping others

♦ Achievement

♦ Accuracy

❓ Ask Yourself These Questions

Do you enjoy leading, influencing, and persuading others; organizing, systematizing, and working with data; helping and working with people?

Do you value active listening?

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

✓ This Career May Be Great For You If:

• People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
• Natural leaders who enjoy persuading and influencing
• Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

⚠ Consider These Challenges:

• Those who prefer working independently
• Those who avoid public speaking or sales
• Those who dislike repetitive tasks

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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.