Do you enjoy working with people? Are you a self-starter who would like setting your own hours? Selling and brokering real estate is a great independent work option for an entrepreneur. Get the tools and skills you’ll need from instructors who bring years of real-world experience to the classroom.
Real Estate at a Glance
Dallas College offers many different ways to reach your career goals. Whether you want to jump into the workforce quickly or spend more time building advanced skills, we have the programs that fit your needs and timeline.
Certificate Programs
Estimated total tuition cost2:
$1,782-$3,267
Estimated time to complete1:
4-8 months
- Brookhaven
- Cedar Valley
- Eastfield
- El Centro
- Mountain View
- North Lake
- Richland3
Associate Degrees
Estimated total tuition cost2:
$5,940
Estimated time to complete1:
2 years
- Brookhaven
- Cedar Valley
- Eastfield
- El Centro
- Mountain View
- North Lake
- Richland3
Which Degrees and Certificates are Right for Me?
Credit Certificates
Dallas College offers credit certificates that provide focused, career-ready skills recognized by employers.
Estimated tuition total: $1,782 for in-county residents
Estimated time to completion: 4 months for full-time students
Estimated tuition total: $3,267 for in-county residents
Estimated time to completion: 8 months for full-time students
Can I Get a Job?
Dallas College offers a variety of certificates and degrees to help you gain the skills you need to start working right away.
- These credentials are often considered Career and Technical Education (CTE).
- These credentials are established with the assistance and cooperation of representatives from local business, to meet local and regional employment needs.
- Higher-level certificates and degrees will typically lead to a higher salary in the workforce.
- Workforce (CE) certificates can often be completed faster than traditional credit certificates but typically do not offer college credit.
- Level 1, Level 2, Enhanced Skills certificates and others offer college credit and are often stackable to help you build skills as you work toward an associate degree.
- Workforce credentials may give you college credit at Dallas College, but they may not transfer to other colleges or universities.
If you're unsure if this is the right path for you, you can talk to a pathway specialist for advice.
Pathway Specialist
- 972-669-6400
- PathwaySuccess@DallasCollege.edu
Associate Degrees
Dallas College's associate degrees provide a strong academic foundation for career entry or transfer to a four-year institution.
Estimated tuition total: $5,940 for in-county residents
Estimated time to completion: 2 years for full-time students
Can I Transfer?
Our Associate of Applied Science degrees and certificates may not fully transfer to a four-year college or university.
- If your goal is to transfer, you may want to explore our Core Curriculum and Transfer Pathways.
- You may also want to explore a transfer degree, like an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science.
- The classes you take will count towards a bachelor's degree and are designed to be accepted by any public college or university in Texas.
If you're not sure if this is the right choice for you, you can talk to a Pathway Specialist for guidance.
Pathway Specialist
- 972-669-6400
- PathwaySuccess@DallasCollege.edu
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