There are many paths to a successful career in the apartment industry.  Many people find their way into the sector after getting a bachelor’s degree in finance, marketing, history, psychology, etc. In other words, they don’t necessarily go to school with the stated goal of going into real estate. That’s the good news. You don’t have to have a specialized degree to succeed in apartments.

But if you know you are interested in a career in real estate, there are an increasing number of undergraduate and graduate degrees that offer concentrations in real estate. They can range from business degrees with a real estate focus, degrees in construction management and degrees in property management.

This is not an exhaustive list, but it is a good starting place to explore some of the variety of institutions that offer real estate -related programs. In addition to college-based programs, there are also industry certification and training programs that can help you develop the specific skills and knowledge to help you succeed.

Colleges and Universities

The American University
Graduate programs

Arizona State University
Graduate programs

Auburn University
Graduate programs

Ball State University
Undergraduate, Graduate, Certificate program. Known for its apartment/residential management degrees and close connection with the industry.

Baruch College
Undergraduate, Graduate programs

Baylor University
Undergraduate programs

California Polytechnic Institute, Pomona
Undergraduate Certificate programs

California State University, Northridge
Undergraduate programs

Central Michigan University
Undergraduate programs

Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Undergraduate Certificate programs

Clemson University
Graduate programs

Colorado State University
Undergraduate programs

Columbia Business School
Graduate programs

Cornell University
Graduate programs with concentrations in investment, development, sustainable development, finance, marketing and market analysis and more.

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