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Real Estate Management and Development Major: Careers, Salaries and Job Outlook

The property management industry offers a breadth of career opportunities.

Drexel LeBow’s BSBA in Real Estate Management and Development (REMD) provides undergraduates with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the real estate industry. The curriculum covers key areas such as sustainability, property valuation, real estate finance, development, law and property management.

Courses have an applied focus, providing interactions with practitioners while developing critical thinking, analytical and leadership skills. The dynamic real estate industry in Philadelphia and the Greater Delaware Valley is our classroom.

4%

projected employment growth from 2024 to 2034

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

$80,000

average starting salary for REMD majors

Class of 2024, as of Feb. 5, 2026

Real Estate Management and Development Career Outlook

The real estate industry provides a diverse set of career opportunities that represent virtually all disciplines. Career opportunities include, but are not limited to, real estate developer, property manager, appraiser, leasing consultant, real estate investment analyst, capital provider, residential/commercial sales, real estate marketing, real estate finance, title, corporate real estate manager, real estate law and AI/statistical analysis.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment opportunities for property, real estate and community association managers is projected to grow 4 percent from 2024 to 2034, about as fast as the average for all occupations.

What Skills Will You Gain From Majoring in Real Estate Management and Development?

An undergraduate real estate degree will provide you with the skills you need to achieve your career goals in many industries. An example of the skills this degree provides includes:

  • Sustainability in real estate
  • Real estate finance
  • Real estate investment and asset management

Drexel Co-op Outcomes

$20

median co-op hourly pay

for REMD majors, class of 2024

45%

of co-op students received a full-time job offer from their co-op employer

LeBow class of 2024

The top co-op employers for real estate management and development majors include:

  • Toll Brothers
  • Urban Outfitters
  • PMC Property Group
Isaac Singleton speaking to a class

My real estate industry experience that I gained through co-op definitely helped me stand out in the interview process. There wasn’t a learning curve for me and they didn’t have to spend time training me.

Isaac Singleton ’19

Senior Project Analyst

The HOW Group

Watch Isaac's story

What Can You Do With a Real Estate Management and Development Degree?

Drexel’s Real Estate Management and Development major encompasses foundation courses in real estate operations, management and development, including specialized courses in sustainability, asset management, finance and law. The major balances students’ need for critical thinking and business acumen skills by including core business, social sciences and humanities courses.

Common Job Titles for Real Estate Management and Development Graduates

  • Appraiser or Assessor of Real Estate
  • Asset Manager
  • Community Association Manager
  • Director of Housing
  • Hotel Manager
  • Investment Counselor
  • Leasing Director
  • Property Manager
  • Real Estate Broker or Sales Agent
  • Real Estate Developer
  • Real Estate Manager
  • Real Estate Marketing Manager

What Do Real Estate Management and Development Graduates Earn?

The average salary reported one year out for real estate management and development graduates in LeBow’s class of 2024 was $80,000. Salary outlook can vary greatly depending on the local job market, skill level and work experience.

Continuing Education Opportunities

In the real estate and property management field, there are a number of certifications and designations professionals can pursue, including NAAEI Credentials, the Certified Commercial Investment Member Designation and the Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager Designation.

Many students go on to pursue graduate degrees including the MBA and the MS in Marketing.

Real Experience. Real Results.

Connect with Us

Our staff is ready to help you with any questions you may have about the application process, including which program is right for you. We look forward to hearing from you.

Caitlin Brady

Director, Undergraduate Programs and Recruitment

(215) 571-3570

Gerri C. LeBow Hall 333