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Real Estate at University of Central Florida

Orlando, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $41,218/yr (-28% vs median)

AI Risk High (46% exposed)

Job Market Large (85,300 openings/yr)

ROI 19.0x earnings multiple (5.4x out-of-state)

Ranked #18 of 28 Real Estate programs

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Real Estate graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$483K	$484K	$456K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	19.0x	19.0x	17.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.4x	5.4x	5.1x
Probability of Field Employment	49%	44%	34%
DegreeOutlook Score	49	48	44

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$25,472

Out-of-state: $89,868 (5.4x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$42,600

-67% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$17,750

5.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $41,218 place University of Central Florida below the $56,869 national median for Real Estate — worth weighing against tuition and cost of living.

The 19.0x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.

AI risk is moderate — 46% task exposure — and the 6% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.

With first-year pay of $41,218 far exceeding the $17,750 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #18 out of 28 programs, University of Central Florida's financial outcomes for Real Estate trail the majority of peers. The value case depends on other factors.

About University of Central Florida

University of Central Florida accepts 40% of applicants — selective, though not ultra-competitive, with 59,095 students enrolled in Orlando, FL.

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Top Career Paths

Real estate brokers $72,280/yr

Property, real estate, and community association managers $66,700/yr

Real estate sales agents $56,320/yr

View all 3 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does University of Central Florida's Real Estate program score?

This program scores 48/100 — on the lower end for Real Estate. Prospective students should carefully weigh costs against likely earnings.

How vulnerable is Real Estate to AI automation?

AI won't 'replace' Real Estate careers outright, but it is likely to reduce the number of job openings. We model 46% task exposure, which compresses field employment probability in our scenarios.

Why are Real Estate earnings lower at University of Central Florida?

Lower starting pay at University of Central Florida may reflect local labor market conditions rather than program quality. Many graduates see convergence with national averages within 3-5 years.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →