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Residential Faculty - Real Estate
480-461-7715
602-309-8888 (mobile)
For complete admission information to enter the Real Estate Program at Mesa Community College, please visit our program's website.
This program is part of the Business Department.
Field of Interest
There are many rewarding careers, but it might be hard to top the feeling a real estate agent gets when connecting people with their new home. Plus, your workplace doesn’t have to be an office — it can be someone’s new home. And while a future in real estate and real estate appraisal can be challenging, it can also be lucrative — and we can help you get started.
If you plan on entering this worthwhile profession, start with our Real Estate and Real Estate Appraisal program. You’ll get an in-depth look at real estate principles, practices, appraisals, and sales so you’ll be ready to hit the housing market. Upon successful program completion, you will be prepared to take the next steps to become a real estate agent or a certified or licensed residential appraiser.
Start your career in real estate today.
The Right Pathway for You
MCC offers Certificates of Completion and Associate Degrees for this program. Your interests and goals will guide you in selecting the pathway that is ideal for you. You may find a combination of certificates or degrees is the fastest way to realize your dreams.
Certificates
The knowledge and skills acquired while earning a Certificate of Completion (CCL) can help launch you into a new career or energize your current job. Generally requiring fewer credit hours than degrees or transfer programs, a CCL may be your best first step into higher education.
| Name | Type | Title | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Real Estate: Prelicense | Pathway Map |
| Certificate of Completion | CCL | Residential Appraisal Trainee | Pathway Map |
Associate Degree
MCC’s associate degrees enhance your resume and prepare you to enter the workforce with an advantage. Whether you are interested in simply completing basic, required college courses or specializing in a specific area, there’s a degree for you.
| Name | Type | Title | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate in Applied Science | AAS | Licensed Residential Appraiser | Pathway Map |
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of a degree or certificate within the Real Estate and Real Estate Appraisal program may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages*. Some occupations may require additional education or training. You can click on any occupation to view more detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Real Estate Appraisers
$50,735 Show expanded career information for Real Estate Appraisers
Real Estate Sales Agents
$57,023 Show expanded career information for Real Estate Sales Agents
Financial Aid
You can get a high-quality, affordable education. MCC’s low tuition rates and various financial aid opportunities make it possible. Explore federal and state grants, Federal Work-Study, scholarships, student loans, and other options today.
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Become a Student
Click here for MCC’s easy-to-use Enrollment Steps.
Before signing up for classes, you’ll want to connect with an academic advisor. Together, you’ll lay out an academic plan that suits you best. This step is essential to your academic success.
Resources For You
Get credit for your industry training. MCC offers Prior Learning Assessments (PLA) for students with existing industry certifications, licenses, and approved corporate training. Access the forms below and attach proof of training/certification when you submit your request. Please note, in order to access and complete the PLA forms, you must be an active MCC student and have an MEID.
- Prior Learning Assessment for Real Estate PreLicensure Education and Licenses
- Prior Learning Assessment for McKissock Learning Training
- Licensing Fee Waivers
- Program Accreditation Details
- State Approved Programs
- Professional Licensure Details