by our College Data Analytics Team
[Real Estate](/majors/business-management-marketing-sales/real-estate/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong real estate education at a price that pays off.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best value real estate schools.
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If you want to know which schools deliver the best value for the real estate degrees they offer, see the list below.
Ogden Weber Technical College earned the #1 spot for value among real estate schools in Utah. Ogden Weber Technical College is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Ogden. Real Estate graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. Early-career real estate graduates make about $28,434. Set against $12,000 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff.
Bridgerland Technical College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best value real estate schools. Set in the city of Logan, Bridgerland Technical College is a mid-sized public institution. Typical student debt for real estate graduates is $12,000. Early-career real estate graduates make about $28,884. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value.
University Of Utah is a great value for students pursuing a degree in real estate, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Salt Lake City, University Of Utah is a very large public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,620, compared with $30,860 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,798 to complete the real estate program here. Real Estate graduates of University Of Utah earn a median of $95,940 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $20,798 median debt. The acceptance rate is 86%.
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This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs the cost of a degree against the earnings graduates go on to achieve, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 3 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 1 ranked schools only.
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