<p>I was thinking about doing real estate development. Many people have told me that anyone can do this without having any sort of degree in it and I should do finance instead. Do you guys think the same about this? I am really interested in this sort of field but I dont want to major in something that I dont have to take. Also, do you happen to know how much they make (salary)?</p>
<p>bump? ?</p>
<p>I agree with those who you talk to.</p>
<p>With a degree you can get into big name real estate firms. The bigger the firm the larger the deals (1mil-50mil+), which equates to larger commission. If you only get a dinky real estate license you'll just be selling houses and apartments (700,000-3mil).</p>
<p>So would it be worth it?</p>
<p>"I am really interested in this sort of field"</p>
<p>well, doesn't that settle it?</p>
<p>I'm going to clear up this misconception right now. At Wharton, your major is not real estate development. It is your concentration. It's 4 classes. Less than a minor. Concentration. Your major is a BS in Economics (pretentious, I know). Just saying.</p>
<p>The benefit of this, however, coupled with the 3 business breadth classes you have to take, is that concentration selection is very low pressure. You don't have to declare a concentration until you graduate, technically, and you have alot of time to explore and just take random classes. You don't need to commit to anything now. And you can even take a real estate course and see if you like it.</p>
<p>The hard part is choosing if you want to be at Wharton. Obviously you do, so stuff like "real estate or finance" will become moot the more time you spend here.</p>