2024-25 Real Estate Undergraduate Program Milestones and Achievements The past year has been exceptionally productive for the Graaskamp Center for Real Estate and we are pleased to share our key achievements and highlights. • #1 Ranking: The Wisconsin Real Estate Undergraduate Program was ranked #1 for the third year in a row by U.S. News & World Report, 2025. • Record Enrollment: This year’s undergraduate real estate enrollment was at a record high of 664, making real estate the third largest major at the WSB. • 228 Real Estate Graduates in 2024/2025: Our highest number of Real Estate majors graduating ever. It is also the largest percentage increase in the number of students of any major in the WSB. • 94% Job Placement: 96% for the BBA Class of 2024, which also had the highest BBA Real Estate average starting salary of $79,413. • $79,413: Average Real Estate BBA Starting Salary New Undergraduate Capstone Course Elevates Undergraduate Curriculum to Meet Industry Demands As part of the Wisconsin Real Estate Program, all Real Estate majors complete a senior capstone course — an immersive, hands-on experience in real estate investment analysis. This course gives students exposure to live deals and real-world market challenges, providing applied experience that rivals many summer internships. Highlights from this year include: • Industry Engagement: Joseph Paskov, CPA, visited the classroom to share insights from his professional experience and guide students through a real-world case study. • Collaborative Learning: Students analyzed a deal prepared in collaboration with Bill Camp’s Real Estate Finance course, then compared their findings to the actual outcome. • Applied Skill Development: The experience offered practical lessons in deal evaluation, decisionmaking, and analytical thinking — bridging the gap between academia and the workplace.
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