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Contact: Valerie PestanaTitle: Program CoordinatorContact: vpestana1@mtsac.edu
Career Outlook Real Estate

Business Division
Degree S0512

This program prepares students for employment following graduation. Students wishing a bachelor’s degree (transfer program) should consult with a counselor or advisor to discuss transferability of courses. The requirements for a degree in real estate include the eight classes needed prior to applying to take the Real Estate Broker License Exam as well as several additional classes designed to strengthen the skills needed to succeed in a career in real estate.

This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

Required Courses

Industry StatisticsJob Titles & Salaries
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    • Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers

      Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers

      SOC Career Code: 11-9141.00

      Plan, direct, or coordinate the selling, buying, leasing, or governance activities of commercial, industrial, or residential real estate properties. Includes managers of homeowner and condominium associations, rented or leased housing units, buildings, or land (including rights-of-way).

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $21.19

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $67,337.58
      Annual Job Openings
      5,815

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages
    • Appraisers

      Appraisers

      SOC Career Code: 13-2022.00

      Appraise and estimate the fair value of tangible personal or business property, such as jewelry, art, antiques, collectibles, and equipment. May also appraise land.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $26.57

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $76,027.53
      Annual Job Openings
      801

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages
    • Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate

      Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate

      SOC Career Code: 13-2023.00

      Appraise real estate, exclusively, and estimate its fair value. May assess taxes in accordance with prescribed schedules.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $26.57

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $76,027.53
      Annual Job Openings
      801

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages
    • Real Estate Brokers

      Real Estate Brokers

      SOC Career Code: 41-9021.00

      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.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $23.32

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $85,926.04
      Annual Job Openings
      1,961

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages
    • Real Estate Sales Agents

      Real Estate Sales Agents

      SOC Career Code: 41-9022.00

      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.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $18.18

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $65,009.93
      Annual Job Openings
      6,289

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Historical Wages

Certificate & Degree Details

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  • Real Estate

    Business Division
    Degree S0512

    This program prepares students for employment following graduation. Students wishing a bachelor’s degree (transfer program) should consult with a counselor or advisor to discuss transferability of courses. The requirements for a degree in real estate include the eight classes needed prior to applying to take the Real Estate Broker License Exam as well as several additional classes designed to strengthen the skills needed to succeed in a career in real estate.

    This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    BUSR 50Real Estate Principles3
    BUSR 51Legal Aspects of Real Estate3
    BUSR 52Real Estate Practice3
    BUSR 53Real Estate Finance3
    BUSR 55Real Estate Economics3
    or BUSA 11 Fundamentals of Accounting
    BUSR 81Appraisal: Principles and Procedures3.5
    Required Electives
    Choose three courses from the following:9
    BUSL 18
    Business Law
    BUSR 40
    Landlord-Tenant Law
    BUSR 59
    Real Estate Property Management
    BUSR 60
    Real Estate Investment Planning
    BUSR 62
    Mortgage Loan Brokering and Lending
    BUSR 68
    Computer Applications for Real Estate
    BUSR 76
    Escrow Procedures I
    Total Units27.5

    Real Estate Website

  • Real Estate Broker

    Business Division
    Certificate N0638

    Prior to taking the California Real Estate Broker's License Exam, the applicant must have completed six (6) required core courses and two (2) additional elective courses. The Real Estate Broker Certificate contains all eight courses necessary to satisfy the educational requirements to take the California Real Estate Broker Examination.

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    BUSR 50Real Estate Principles3
    BUSR 51Legal Aspects of Real Estate3
    BUSR 52Real Estate Practice3
    BUSR 53Real Estate Finance3
    BUSR 55Real Estate Economics3
    or BUSA 11 Fundamentals of Accounting
    BUSR 81Appraisal: Principles and Procedures3.5
    Choose two courses from the following:6
    BUSL 18
    Business Law
    BUSR 40
    Landlord-Tenant Law
    BUSR 59
    Real Estate Property Management
    BUSR 60
    Real Estate Investment Planning
    BUSR 62
    Mortgage Loan Brokering and Lending
    BUSR 68
    Computer Applications for Real Estate
    BUSR 76
    Escrow Procedures I
    Total Units24.5

    Real Estate Website

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Contact: Valerie PestanaTitle: Program CoordinatorContact: vpestana1@mtsac.edu

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