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Master's Degree in Historic Preservation & Conservation

Master’s Degrees in Historic Preservation & Conservation

155 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 27 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a master's degree in historic preservation and conservation. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 15% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 14.8% of historic preservation and conservation graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Historic Preservation and Conservation Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 155 people earned their master's degree in historic preservation and conservation. This makes it the 473rd most popular master's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in historic preservation and conservation at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 155
Graduate Certificate 35

Earnings of Historic Preservation and Conservation Majors With Master’s Degrees

We are unable to calculate the median earnings for historic preservation and conservation majors with their master's degree due to lack of data.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in historic preservation and conservation. About 76.1% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 37
Women 118
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The racial-ethnic distribution of historic preservation and conservation master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 0
Black or African American 5
Hispanic or Latino 12
White 98
International Students 23
Other Races/Ethnicities 17
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There are 27 colleges that offer a master’s degree in historic preservation and conservation. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

13 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Columbia University in the City of New York tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for historic preservation and conservation majors who are seeking their master's degree. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in historic preservation and conservation from Columbia. About 78% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#2

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan
12 Yearly Graduations
73% Women

Eastern Michigan University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in historic preservation and conservation. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,200 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,231 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in historic preservation and conservation from Eastern Michigan.

10 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in historic preservation and conservation. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,096 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in historic preservation and conservation from CU Anschutz.

#3

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware
10 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for historic preservation and conservation majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Delaware. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,040 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,504 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in historic preservation and conservation from UD. About 100% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
8 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for historic preservation and conservation majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Southern California. Roughly 46,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $66,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $66,640 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in historic preservation and conservation from USC. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.

#5

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
8 Yearly Graduations
63% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Tulane University of Louisiana comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in historic preservation and conservation. Roughly 13,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,306 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,814 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in historic preservation and conservation from Tulane. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 63% were women.

7 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Savannah College of Art and Design is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in historic preservation and conservation. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $40,095 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,085 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in historic preservation and conservation from SCAD.

#8

Clayton State University

Morrow, Georgia
6 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Clayton State University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in historic preservation and conservation. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,130 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in historic preservation and conservation from Clayton State University. Of these students, 100% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
6 Yearly Graduations
75% Women

Boston University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in historic preservation and conservation. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in historic preservation and conservation from Boston U.

#8

College of Charleston

Charleston, South Carolina
6 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

College of Charleston comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in historic preservation and conservation. Each year, around 10,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,518 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $13,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in historic preservation and conservation from C of C.

#8

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
6 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for historic preservation and conservation majors who are seeking their master's degree is Clemson University. Roughly 26,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,038 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in historic preservation and conservation from Clemson. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

#12

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
5 Yearly Graduations
83% Women

University of Georgia is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in historic preservation and conservation. Roughly 39,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,878 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in historic preservation and conservation from UGA.

#12

Pratt Institute - Main

Brooklyn, New York
5 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for historic preservation and conservation majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pratt Institute - Main. Each year, around 4,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,659 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,044 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in historic preservation and conservation from Pratt Institute. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

#12

University of Vermont

Burlington, Vermont
5 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Vermont comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in historic preservation and conservation. Each year, around 13,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,280 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,204 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in historic preservation and conservation from UVM. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 83% were women.

#12

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
5 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Virginia Tech comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in historic preservation and conservation. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in historic preservation and conservation from Virginia Tech. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#16

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
4 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Florida is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in historic preservation and conservation. Roughly 53,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,477 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in historic preservation and conservation from UF. About 40% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
3 Yearly Graduations
67% Women

University of Kentucky is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in historic preservation and conservation. Each year, around 29,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in historic preservation and conservation from UK.

#17

Cornell University

Ithaca, New York
3 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Cornell University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in historic preservation and conservation. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in historic preservation and conservation from Cornell. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.

#17

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon
3 Yearly Graduations
78% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for historic preservation and conservation majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Oregon. Roughly 21,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,240 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,659 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in historic preservation and conservation from UO. About 78% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

3 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in historic preservation and conservation. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in historic preservation and conservation from UT Austin.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to historic preservation and conservation that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Cultural Resource & Policy 42
Other Historic Preservation 9

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 at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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