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Best Real Estate Schools Near Cedar Rapids, IA (2026)
Cedar Rapids, Iowa has 1 accredited school offering real estate programs, with tuition ranging from $9,936 to $21,712 per year for indexed programs. Cedar Rapids has a population of about 136,859. Median household income is $67,859 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 32.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area, the top-earning real estate-related role is Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Manager at a median $57,970 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Real Estate Schools to Cedar Rapids
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer real estate programs near Cedar Rapids, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Cedar Rapids city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Iowa schools on the Iowa real estate page.
Real Estate Wages Near Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids is part of the Cedar Rapids, IA metro area (BLS area code 16300). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Iowa statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $26,520 | Cedar Rapids, IA | $29,798 |
| Real Estate Broker | $50,140 | IA statewide | $56,337 |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Manager | $57,970 | Cedar Rapids, IA | $65,135 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Cedar Rapids at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 136,859 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $67,859 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 32.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 89.0 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Cedar Rapids-Area Cities With Real Estate Programs
- Marion, IA – 7.2 mi away (38,480 pop)
- Coralville, IA – 19.0 mi away (20,397 pop)
- Iowa City, IA – 22.8 mi away (116,891 pop)
- Muscatine, IA – 49.2 mi away (26,481 pop)
- Waterloo, IA – 50.1 mi away (112,635 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited real estate schools are near Cedar Rapids, IA?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering real estate programs near Cedar Rapids. The closest is University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, IA (55.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Northern Iowa (55.1 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying real estate roles near Cedar Rapids?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying real estate-related roles near Cedar Rapids are: Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Manager ($57,970), Real Estate Broker ($50,140), Real Estate Sales Agent ($26,520). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Iowa statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Marion instead of Cedar Rapids?
Marion, IA is 7.2 miles from Cedar Rapids and has its own set of local real estate programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Cedar Rapids an affordable place to study real estate?
Cedar Rapids’s median household income of $67,859 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Cedar Rapids while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Iowa public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: August 11, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.
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