Historic Preservation Doctor’s Degrees
There are 59 schools in the United States where you can earn adoctor’s degree in Historic Preservation. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about33% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 33.3% of Historic Preservation graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Historic Preservation Majors
In the most recent year for which data is available, 450 degrees were awarded toHistoric Preservation majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Historic Preservation at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 9 |
| Associate’s Degree | 7 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 93 |
| Master’s Degree | 338 |
| Doctor’s Degree (this page) | 3 |
Earnings of Historic Preservation Majors With Doctor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with adoctor’s degree in Historic Preservation of $46,364 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $44,600 |
| 4 years | $46,364 |
| 5 years | $52,542 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Historic Preservation students with their doctor’s degree.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their doctor’s degree in Historic Preservation. About 66.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1 |
| Women | 2 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Historic Preservation graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1 | 33.3% |
| Asian | 1 | 33.3% |
| International Students | 1 | 33.3% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 33.3% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Historic Preservation Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 80 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in Historic Preservation. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Historic Preservation students seeking a doctor's degree is University of Kentucky. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their doctor's degree in Historic Preservation from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Historic Preservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Mary Washington is a popular choice for Historic Preservation majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 28 doctor's degrees in Historic Preservation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Historic Preservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
College of Charleston comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Historic Preservation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their doctor's degree in Historic Preservation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Historic Preservation majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 26 doctor's degrees in Historic Preservation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Historic Preservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Delaware comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Historic Preservation. This school awarded 25 doctor's degrees in Historic Preservation in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Clemson University comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Historic Preservation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their doctor's degree in Historic Preservation from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Historic Preservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Historic Preservation majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 21 doctor's degrees in Historic Preservation in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Historic Preservation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their doctor's degree in Historic Preservation from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Historic Preservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Eastern Michigan University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Historic Preservation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their doctor's degree in Historic Preservation from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Southeast Missouri State University is a popular choice for Historic Preservation majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 13 doctor's degrees in Historic Preservation in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Historic Preservation. This school awarded 13 doctor's degrees in Historic Preservation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Historic Preservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Historic Preservation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in Historic Preservation from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Historic Preservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Savannah College of Art and Design comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Historic Preservation. This school awarded 10 doctor's degrees in Historic Preservation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Historic Preservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ball State University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Historic Preservation. This school awarded 9 doctor's degrees in Historic Preservation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Historic Preservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Clayton State University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Historic Preservation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in Historic Preservation from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Historic Preservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Roger Williams University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Historic Preservation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their doctor's degree in Historic Preservation from this school. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Historic Preservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tulane University of Louisiana is a popular choice for Historic Preservation majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 7 doctor's degrees in Historic Preservation in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a popular choice for Historic Preservation majors seeking their doctor's degree. This school awarded 7 doctor's degrees in Historic Preservation in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-San Bernardino comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Historic Preservation. This school awarded 6 doctor's degrees in Historic Preservation in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Pratt Institute-Main comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in Historic Preservation. This school awarded 6 doctor's degrees in Historic Preservation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their doctor's degree in Historic Preservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Historic Preservation Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Historic Preservation and Conservation, General | 376 |
| Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis | 59 |
| Historic Preservation and Conservation, Other | 15 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Historic Preservation that also offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 30,141 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 28,033 |
| Data Analytics | 12,891 |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | 10,355 |
| Data Science | 7,716 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.
