$1,916 per credit (11 or fewer)
$31,393 per term (12-18 credits)
$1,760 per credit (above 19 credits)
Take Your Place in Real Estate with a BS in Real Estate from Schack
The NYU SPS Schack Institute’s BS in Real Estate (BSRE) delivers a full-time, experience-based undergraduate degree program that immerses you in the heart of the NYC real estate industry—and prepares you to enter the field anywhere in the world.
Taught by top industry professionals, this program builds expertise in real estate finance, development, investment, and more. Gain hands-on experience, explore key trends, and network with industry leaders.
Take Your Place in Real Estate with a BS in Real Estate from Schack
Tuition*
# of Credits
128 credits
Study Options
Online: may be completed 100% online
Hybrid: choose a mix of online and onsite courses
Onsite: all courses onsite
Onsite
Fall
Full-time | Part-time
Maximum Transfer Credits
64 credits
*See NYU Bursar site for more info.
10.8%
job growth in Real Estate
$64,900
median national salary for this degree
95.8%
of our grads employed within 6 months
7,493
Schack Institute of Real Estate alumni
Why This Degree?
Real World Experiences
Your journey might begin in the classroom, but we ensure that you can learn through experience—rolling up your sleeves and taking your studies to the real world.
Global Field Intensives - Australia
Students have an opportunity to be immersed in Sydney’s unique real estate market. Meet with local industry leaders and professionals, gain valuable insights into urban development, market trends, and investment opportunities. Between site visits to major real estate projects, learn about Australia's rich culture and wildlife in the downunder.
Learn more About Global Field Intensives
National Symposium of Women in Real Estate (WiRE)
Women leaders from the industry’s top firms mingle with students and alumni and lead discussions of trends shaping the industry.
Learn More About National Symposium of Women in Real Estate
Real World Course - Rynwood
Undergraduates advised Rynwood Holdings about how to convert a Long Island mansion once in the Vanderbilt family into hospitality use.
Learn More About How You'll Learn
Internships
Students like Francisco Castillo have the opportunity to intern for leading companies, like PGIM REal Estate, one of the world's largest real estate private equity firms.
Learn More About InternshipsWhere You’ll Go
Your career might begin at the NYU SPS Schack Institute of Real Estate, but there’s no limit to where you’ll go.
Where Our Alumni Work
- Blackrock
- CBRE
- Citigroup
- Compass
- The Concord Group
- Cushman and Wakefield
- Empire State Realty Trust
- Goldman Sachs
- Hirshmark Capital
- JP Morgan Chase
- Kushner
- Marcus and Millichap
- Morgan Stanley
- Related Companies
- Rialto Capital Management
- Rockwood Capital
- Silverstein Properties
- Starwood Property Trust
- Wells Fargo
What Our Alumni Do
- Acquisitions Associate
- Appraiser
- Asset Management
- Business Development
- Client Services
- Commercial Lending
- Development Associate
- Energy Sustainability
- Property Management
- Real Estate Analyst
The above data is sourced from Lightcast
Alumni
You’ll find Schack Institute of Real Estate graduates building careers in every corner of the commercial real estate industry. Once they start, they don’t stop—unlocking potential for their companies and ensuring their own successful futures wherever they go.
That critical foresight and depth of insights is exactly why employers love hiring Schack students."
That critical foresight and depth of insights is exactly why employers love hiring Schack students."
Faculty
Schack Institute of Real Estate professors are experts in the classroom, but what they teach students comes directly from the ground and their own career experience in real estate.
I am committed to fostering a dynamic and enriching learning environment for all my students."
I am committed to fostering a dynamic and enriching learning environment for all my students."
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a real estate major a good choice for the future?
Real estate is a component of every aspect of our life whether it is housing, office, retail, hotel, or entertainment. All of these asset classes are going through major changes right now and offer great career opportunities. Schack provides a dynamic NYU undergraduate real estate education for students who want to create wealth and have a positive impact on the global built environment of the future.
What can I do with an undergraduate degree in real estate?
Schack offers a rigorous and stimulating educational experience in the fundamentals of real estate finance, law, asset and portfolio management, sustainable design, environmental social governance, accounting and taxation, as well as urban economics. The Bachelor of Science Real Estate degree is designed for students who desire careers in real estate and related industries including mortgage banking, investment banking, real estate development, real estate investment, real estate valuation and assessment, affordable housing, government, brokerage, as well as real estate sales and property management.
What makes this degree different from other real estate degrees?
Our comprehensive real estate curriculum is unique in its focus on professional practices and its ability to empower students to pursue their dreams. We host an array of networking events including world-class conferences, gatherings with alumni, field trips to iconic properties, and meetings with leading real estate executives in the heart of New York City. We have succeeded in placing students in real-world internships and graduates in permanent positions at some of the most prestigious companies serving the urban real estate landscape.
What is commercial real estate and how does it differ from residential real estate?
Commercial real estate most often refers to buildings such as retail shopping centers, offices, multifamily rentals and industrial warehouses. They are primarily used for business purposes and to generate income. All facets of the commercial real estate industry are examined at Schack from planning to property management, finance, and construction.
How can earning a degree in real estate at NYU help my career?
Schack's small class sizes taught by first-rate faculty provide a high-caliber education. With valuable career learning resources, networking opportunities, and job coaching support, our graduates go on to create impactful real estate careers. Lifelong relationships are developed between students, alumni, and faculty that create pathways for immediate success.
