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Best Real Estate Schools Near Watertown, SD (2026)
Watertown, South Dakota has 1 accredited school offering real estate programs, with tuition ranging from $9,299 to $12,809 per year for indexed programs. Watertown has a population of about 22,859. Median household income is $62,721 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In South Dakota, the top-earning real estate-related role is Real Estate Sales Agent at a median $65,170 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Real Estate Schools to Watertown
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer real estate programs near Watertown, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Watertown 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 South Dakota schools on the South Dakota real estate page.
Real Estate Wages Near Watertown
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (South Dakota, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Real Estate Sales Agent | $65,170 |
| Real Estate Broker | N/A |
| Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Manager | $49,490 |
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.
Watertown at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,859 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $62,721 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 21.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Watertown-Area Cities With Real Estate Programs
- Brookings, SD – 45.7 mi away (24,357 pop)
- Aberdeen, SD – 74.6 mi away (28,291 pop)
- Sioux Falls, SD – 97.0 mi away (177,629 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited real estate schools are near Watertown, SD?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering real estate programs near Watertown. The closest is South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD (44.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is South Dakota State University (44.8 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying real estate roles in South Dakota?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying real estate-related roles in South Dakota are: Real Estate Sales Agent ($65,170), Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Manager ($49,490). Wages for Watertown workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Brookings instead of Watertown?
Brookings, SD is 45.7 miles from Watertown 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 Watertown an affordable place to study real estate?
Watertown’s median household income of $62,721 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Watertown while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and South Dakota 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.