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 earns it the #209 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 at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 206 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 98 |
| Graduate Certificate | 51 |
| Basic Certificate | 49 |
| Associate Degree | 13 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 6 |
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. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $46,855 to a high of $51,923.
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. 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:
The most popular school in the United States for historic preservation 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 from Columbia. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 78% were women. Columbia University in the City of New York historic preservation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,925.
The most popular school in the United States for historic preservation students seekinga master's degree is Brown University. 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. Of these students, 100% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in historic preservation at Brown University make a median salary of 49,925.
Eastern Michigan University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in historic preservation. 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 from Eastern Michigan. Data shows that Eastern Michigan graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,925.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 3rd 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 $14,496 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. Around 80% 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 University of Minnesota - Twin Cities make a median salary of 49,925.
Johns Hopkins University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in historic preservation. Each year, around 28,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. About 88% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Johns Hopkins University historic preservation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning 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 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 from UD. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women. University of Delaware historic preservation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,925.
Harvard University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in historic preservation. Roughly 30,300 attend the school each year. 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. About 75% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in historic preservation at Harvard University make a median salary of 49,925.
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 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 $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. Data shows that CU Anschutz graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,925.
Tulane University of Louisiana is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in historic preservation. 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 from Tulane. Of these students, 63% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Tulane University of Louisiana historic preservation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,925.
University of Southern California is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in historic preservation. 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 from USC. Of these students, 88% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that USC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,925.
The 11th most popular school in the country for historic preservation majors who are seeking their master's degree is Savannah College of Art and Design. 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. Those who complete their master's degree in historic preservation at Savannah College of Art and Design 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 Clayton State University. 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. About 100% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Clayton State University historic preservation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,925.
Clemson University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in historic preservation. 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 from Clemson. Of these students, 67% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Clemson University historic preservation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,925.
Boston University is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in historic preservation. 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 from Boston U. Boston University historic preservation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,925.
College of Charleston comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in historic preservation. 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 from C of C. Those who complete their master's degree in historic preservation at College of Charleston 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 University of Georgia. 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 from UGA. Data shows that UGA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,925.
University of Vermont is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in historic preservation. 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 from UVM. Of these students, 83% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UVM graduates that hold this degree go on to 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 Saint Cloud State University. Each year, around 11,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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. Saint Cloud State University historic preservation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning 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 Sonoma State University. 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. About 100% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that SSU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $49,925.
Pratt Institute - Main comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in historic preservation. 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 from Pratt Institute. Of these students, 86% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Pratt Institute - Main historic preservation graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $49,925.
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*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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