Historic Preservation Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Historic Preservation is offered at 59 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Historic Preservation. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about21% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 11.9% of Historic Preservation graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Historic Preservation Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 450 people earned theirHistoric 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 (this page) | 338 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 3 |
Earnings of Historic Preservation Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’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)
The data on debt ranges for Historic Preservation majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their master’s degree in Historic Preservation. About 72.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 63 |
| Women | 164 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Historic Preservation graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 153 | 67.4% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 | 6.2% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 4.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 11 | 4.8% |
| Race Unknown | 6 | 2.6% |
| International Students | 27 | 11.9% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 11.9% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Historic Preservation Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 80 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Historic Preservation. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of Kentucky tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Historic Preservation majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 43 people received their master's degree in Historic Preservation from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. This school awarded 28 master's degrees in Historic Preservation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Historic Preservation. This school awarded 26 master'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.
Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Historic Preservation. This school awarded 26 master'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 Delaware comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Historic Preservation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master'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.
Clemson University is a popular choice for Historic Preservation majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master'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.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Historic Preservation majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 21 master'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 master's degrees in Historic Preservation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master'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.
Eastern Michigan University is a popular choice for Historic Preservation majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 14 master's degrees in Historic Preservation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Historic Preservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Southeast Missouri State University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Historic Preservation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master's degree in Historic Preservation from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Historic Preservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Southern California comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Historic Preservation. This school awarded 13 master'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 Cincinnati-Main Campus comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Historic Preservation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in Historic Preservation from this school. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Historic Preservation. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in Historic Preservation from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Historic Preservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ball State University is a popular choice for Historic Preservation majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master'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.
Clayton State University is a popular choice for Historic Preservation majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master'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.
Roger Williams University is a popular choice for Historic Preservation majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 7 master's degrees in Historic Preservation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in Historic Preservation from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Historic Preservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities is a popular choice for Historic Preservation majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in Historic Preservation from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Historic Preservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
California State University-San Bernardino is a popular choice for Historic Preservation majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master'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.
Pratt Institute-Main comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Historic Preservation. This school awarded 6 master's degrees in Historic Preservation in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Historic Preservation here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Historic Preservation Majors to Study
| 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 master’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
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