Master’s Degrees in Historic Preservation & Conservation
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 earns it the #473 spot on the list of the most popular master's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in historic preservation and conservation at each degree level.
Education Level | Number of Grads |
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Master’s Degree | 155 |
Bachelor’s Degree | 96 |
Graduate Certificate | 35 |
Basic Certificate | 34 |
Associate Degree | 10 |
Undergraduate Certificate | 5 |
Earnings of Historic Preservation and Conservation Majors With Master’s Degrees
At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for historic preservation and conservation students who are master's degree holders.
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 |
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Men | 37 |
Women | 118 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of historic preservation and conservation master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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Asian | 0 |
Black or African American | 5 |
Hispanic or Latino | 12 |
White | 98 |
International Students | 23 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 17 |
Most Popular Historic Preservation and Conservation Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 27 colleges that offer a master’s degree in historic preservation and conservation. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for historic preservation and conservation students seekinga master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Roughly 30,100 attend the school each year. 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. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for historic preservation and conservation majors who are seeking their master's degree is Eastern Michigan University. Each year, around 16,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for historic preservation and conservation majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus. 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.
University of Delaware is the 3rd 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 $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. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for historic preservation and conservation majors who are seeking their master's degree is Tulane University of Louisiana. Each year, around 13,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Of these students, 63% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Southern California is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in historic preservation and conservation. Each year, around 46,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Of these students, 88% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Savannah College of Art and Design comes in at #7 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 $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.
The 8th most popular school in the country for historic preservation and conservation majors who are seeking their master's degree is Boston University. Roughly 32,700 attend the school each year. 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.
Clemson University is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in historic preservation and conservation. Each year, around 26,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Of these students, 67% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Clayton State University comes in at #8 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 $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. About 100% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for historic preservation and conservation majors who are seeking their master's degree is College of Charleston. Roughly 10,300 attend the school each year. 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.
The 12th most popular school in the country for historic preservation and conservation majors who are seeking their master's degree is Virginia Tech. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
The 12th most popular school in the country for historic preservation and conservation majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Vermont. Roughly 13,200 attend the school each year. 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. Of these students, 83% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Pratt Institute - Main is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in historic preservation and conservation. Roughly 4,300 attend the school each year. 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. Of these students, 86% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Georgia comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in historic preservation and conservation. Each year, around 39,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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.
University of Florida comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in historic preservation and conservation. Each year, around 53,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women.
University of Kentucky comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in historic preservation and conservation. Roughly 29,900 attend the school each year. 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.
The 17th most popular school in the country for historic preservation and conservation majors who are seeking their master's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. 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.
University of Oregon is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in historic preservation and conservation. Each year, around 21,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women.
The 17th most popular school in the country for historic preservation and conservation majors who are seeking their master's degree is Cornell University. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. 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. Of these students, 67% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to historic preservation and conservation that offer master’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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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.
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