Real Estate Classes

The real estate program at University of South Florida prepares students for careers as a real estate clerk, property manager, appraiser, assessor, agent, or broker. The program focuses on developing, buying, selling, appraising, and managing property. Program courses include: land use development policy, real estate law, real estate marketing procedures, agency management, brokerage, property inspection and appraisal, real estate investing, leased and rental properties, commercial real estate, and property management. Get more details below including other Florida colleges that offer real estate classes.

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University of South Florida

Also known as USF Main Campus

600 W College Dr, Avon Park, FL

The University of South Florida is located in Tampa. It is part of the State University System of Florida and is a public research facility.

History

The University of South Florida was established in 1956, on the site of Henderson Air Field. It was not named until 1957 and students didn't attend until 1960.

Between 1957 and 1970, the University expanded quickly, due to the fact that graduate degree programs began in 1964. Today, the University of South Florida has been dubbed the Harvard of the South. It takes great pride in advancing as a research university.

Academics

The University of South Florida has eighteen colleges, institutions and schools, including:

• College of Arts and Sciences
• College of Business
• College of Engineering
• Honors College
• College of Marine Sciences
• College of Medicine
• The Confucius Institute
• School of Music
• School of Library and Information Science
• School of Theatre and Dance
• School of Therapy and Rehabilitation Science

Campuses

The University of South Florida has three satellite campuses. They are:

• University of South Florida, Lakeland, established in 1988. It offers more than twenty graduate and undergraduate degrees.

• Sarasota-Manatee, established in 1975. At that time it shared a campus with New College of Florida. A new campus opened in August 2009.

• St. Petersburg Campus, established in 1965. It is located in downtown St. Petersburg.

Student Life

13% of students that attend the University of South Florida live on campus. Most find it more cost efficient to live off campus in apartments for students. As of 2009, the University of South Florida requires that all freshmen live on campus for the first year of their education. Students who live with parents or guardians in certain counties are exempt, as are students who are 21 years old when the fall semester begins and those who are married or have dependents.

Fraternities and Sororities

The University of South Florida is comprised of a large Greek community. Fraternities and Sororities include:

• Alpha Phi Alpha
• Chi Phi
• Delta Chi
• Kappa Kappa Psi
• Sigma Beta Rho
• Teta Chi
• Alpha Delta Pi
• Chi Omega
• Lamba Theta Alpha
• Sigma Delta Tau
• Zeta Tau Alpha

There are numerous other fraternities and sororities as well.

Media

In 1961, the first student newspaper was the Campus Edition of the Tampa Times. When that newspaper became defunct, The Oracle took its place. On September 6, 1966, The Oracle was first published as a weekly. Presently it is published four times weekly. The University of South Florida also has a student radio station. WBUL is located in the Phyllis P. Marshall Center.

Athletics

The Bulls are the University of South Florida's athletic teams. They include:

• Baseball
• Golf
• Football
• Men's and Women's Basketball
• Men's and Women's Soccer
• Softball
• Tennis
• Track
• Cross country
• Sailing
• Volleyball

The University of South Florida joined the Big East Conference in 2005. Herd of Thunder is the athletic band of the South Florida Bulls. It was founded in 1999.

Community

The University of South Florida is at the hub of the Tampa community and strives to make the area of Tampa Bay a better place to live, play and work.

For animal lovers, Busch Gardens is a paradise. Visit the Serengeti Plains, thrill to the wind blowing in your hair as you ride the roller coaster or stop by the Brewmaster's Club. Lowry Park is another must-see for animal lovers.

If you enjoy great entertainment or a night on the town, be sure to visit Channelside entertainment district. Enjoy nightclubs, a 10-screen IMAX Theatre, tasty cuisine at a wide variety of restaurants or do some shopping at the local retail stores.

Be sure to visit Ybor City, northeast of downtown. This historic district was the hub of Tampa's pre-Depression cigar trade and there are many National Historic Sits and Landmarks within its boundaries.

Other activities include golf, mini golf, bowling, swimming, bike riding, botanical gardens, museums, manatee viewing and more. No matter what your interests, you will find something to your liking in Tampa.

Career Options for Graduates

Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate the selling, buying, leasing, or governance activities of commercial, industrial, or residential real estate properties. Includes managers of homeowner and condominium associations, rented or leased housing units, buildings, or land (including rights-of-way).

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, property, real estate, and community association managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.1% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Sebring, FL
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.42
  • Average Annual Salary: $50790

Assessors

Description

Appraise real and personal property to determine its fair value. May assess taxes in accordance with prescribed schedules.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, assessors employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.9% from 2014 to 2024

Real Estate Brokers

Description

Operate real estate office, or work for commercial real estate firm, overseeing real estate transactions. Other duties usually include selling real estate or renting properties and arranging loans.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, real estate brokers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 1.8% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).