Master’s Degrees in Historic Preservation
Education Levels of Historic Preservation Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 206 people earned their master's degree in historic preservation. This makes it the 209th most popular master's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in historic preservation at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 206 |
| Graduate Certificate | 51 |
Earnings of Historic Preservation Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in historic preservation is $49,925. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $45,319 to a high of $52,921.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for historic preservation students who are master's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master's degree in historic preservation. About 77.7% of graduates with this degree are female.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 46 |
| Women | 160 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of historic preservation master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 126 |
| International Students | 28 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 26 |
Most Popular Historic Preservation Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 41 colleges that offer a master’s degree in historic preservation. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Columbia University in the City of New York tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for historic preservation 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 from Columbia. Of these students, 78% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in historic preservation at Columbia University in the City of New York make a median salary of 49,925.
Brown University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for historic preservation majors who are seeking their master's degree. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $65,656 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,656 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in historic preservation from Brown. About 100% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Brown graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,925.
Eastern Michigan University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in historic preservation. 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 from Eastern Michigan. Eastern Michigan University historic preservation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,925.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in historic preservation. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in historic preservation from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 100% were women and 80% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UMN Twin Cities graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,925.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in historic preservation. 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 from CU Anschutz. University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus historic preservation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,925.
University of Delaware is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in historic preservation. 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 from UD. Of these students, 100% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in historic preservation at University of Delaware make a median salary of 49,925.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in historic preservation. Roughly 28,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,840 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,840 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in historic preservation from Johns Hopkins. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in historic preservation at Johns Hopkins University make a median salary of 49,925.
The 5th most popular school in the country for historic preservation majors who are seeking their master's degree is Harvard University. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,269 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,032 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in historic preservation from Harvard. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 75% were women. Data shows that Harvard graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,925.
University of Southern California comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in historic preservation. 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 from USC. About 88% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Southern California historic preservation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,925.
Tulane University of Louisiana comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in historic preservation. 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 from Tulane. About 63% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in historic preservation at Tulane University of Louisiana make a median salary of 49,925.
Savannah College of Art and Design is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in historic preservation. 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 from SCAD. Data shows that SCAD graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,925.
Clayton State University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in historic preservation. 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 from Clayton State University. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in historic preservation at Clayton State University make a median salary of 49,925.
Boston University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in historic preservation. 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 from Boston U. Those who complete their master's degree in historic preservation at Boston University make a median salary of 49,925.
The 12th most popular school in the country for historic preservation majors who are seeking their master's degree is College of Charleston. 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 from C of C. Data shows that C of C graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,925.
Clemson University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in historic preservation. 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 from Clemson. About 67% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in historic preservation at Clemson University make a median salary of 49,925.
Sonoma State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in historic preservation. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in historic preservation from SSU. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. Sonoma State University historic preservation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,925.
University of Georgia is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in historic preservation. 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 from UGA. University of Georgia historic preservation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,925.
Saint Cloud State University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in historic preservation. Roughly 11,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,811 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people received their master's degree in historic preservation from St. Cloud State University. Those who complete their master's degree in historic preservation at Saint Cloud State University make a median salary of 49,925.
The 16th most popular school in the country for historic preservation 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 from Pratt Institute. About 86% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in historic preservation at Pratt Institute - Main make a median salary of 49,925.
University of Vermont comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in historic preservation. 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 from UVM. About 83% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of Vermont historic preservation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,925.
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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.
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