Get on the Path to an Exciting Career in Real Estate
The Real Estate certificate offers students the opportunity to gain
proficiency in real estate brokerage and management.
What Will I Learn?
Students will be prepared to:
- Participate in the buying and selling of real estate
- Manage rental properties
- Engage in real estate transactions
Students who complete the certificate program will be prepared to take the Pennsylvania and national licensing exams. View the certificate in the College Catalog
What Will I Earn?
If you plan to stay in the region, there are many occupations related to this program degree and certificates. In the 10-county region* surrounding Westmoreland County Community College, the earnings for occupations in this field range from $16.61 - $76.17 per hour, with an average hourly wage of $39.80.
It is important to remember that wages vary based on level of education, experience, job location and other factors.
Source: Data provided by Lightcast™ (https://lightcast.io/) 2023.1
* 10-county region includes Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Washington and Westmoreland.
Career Opportunities
Graduates may find employment as real estate brokers, property managers, property developers and financial advisors for real estate transactions. Job opportunities will be available in real estate firms, property management firms and in corporations that have real estate departments.