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Master’s Degrees in Historic Preservation

199 Yearly Graduations
$42,922 Median Salary
72% Women
There are 41 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a master's degree in historic preservation. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 19% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 13.1% of historic preservation graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Historic Preservation Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 199 students 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 199
Bachelor’s Degree 108
Graduate Certificate 64
Basic Certificate 21
Undergraduate Certificate 15
Associate Degree 6
Doctor’s Degree 3

Earnings of Historic Preservation Majors With Master’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in historic preservation is $42,922. However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years experience you have. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $38,120 and the high is $47,324.

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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 71.9% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 56
Women 143
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The racial-ethnic distribution of historic preservation master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 5
Black or African American 6
Hispanic or Latino 21
White 117
International Students 26
Other Races/Ethnicities 24
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There are 41 colleges that offer a master’s degree in historic preservation. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

13 Yearly Graduations
62% Women

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 $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 13 people received their master's degree in historic preservation from Columbia.

#1

Brown University

Providence, Rhode Island
13 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
54% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for historic preservation students seekinga master's degree is Brown University. Each year, around 9,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,944 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,944 per year. The historic preservation program at Brown University awarded 13 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 77% of this group were women, and 54% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#3

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, Michigan
12 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $13,950 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,562 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 master's degrees were handed out to historic preservation majors at Eastern Michigan. Of these students, 83% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#3

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
12 Yearly Graduations
75% Women
58% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in historic preservation. Each year, around 52,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 people received their master's degree in historic preservation from UMN Twin Cities. Of these students, 75% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, Maryland
10 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $58,720 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,720 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their master's degree in historic preservation from Johns Hopkins. About 80% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#5

University of Delaware

Newark, Delaware
10 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 5th most popular school in the country for historic preservation majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Delaware. Roughly 23,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,980 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,100 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their master's degree in historic preservation from UD. Of these students, 90% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#5

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
10 Yearly Graduations
70% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 master's degrees were handed out to historic preservation majors at Harvard. About 70% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

10 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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. Roughly 24,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,160 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,984 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 people received their master's degree in historic preservation from CU Anschutz. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

#9

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana
8 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $56,684 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $59,000 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their master's degree in historic preservation from Tulane. Of these students, 88% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

University of Southern California

Los Angeles, California
8 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $60,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,446 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 8 people received their master's degree in historic preservation from USC. About 88% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

7 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
14% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $38,340 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,240 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 master's degrees were handed out to historic preservation majors at SCAD. Around 14% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

#12

Clayton State University

Morrow, Georgia
6 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 12th most popular school in the country for historic preservation majors who are seeking their master's degree is Clayton State University. Each year, around 7,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,064 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $5,513 per year. The historic preservation program at Clayton State University awarded 6 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 83% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
6 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $14,118 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,600 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their master's degree in historic preservation from Clemson. Of these students, 50% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#12

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
6 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

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 $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. The historic preservation program at Boston University awarded 6 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#12

College of Charleston

Charleston, South Carolina
6 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 2020-2021 academic year, 6 people received their master's degree in historic preservation from C of C. Of these students, 50% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#16

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
5 Yearly Graduations
80% Women

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 2020-2021 academic year, 5 people received their master's degree in historic preservation from UGA.

#16

University of Vermont

Burlington, Vermont
5 Yearly Graduations
60% Women

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 $16,392 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,294 per year. The historic preservation program at University of Vermont awarded 5 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#16

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, Minnesota
5 Yearly Graduations
80% Women

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 $7,839 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,009 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 master's degrees were handed out to historic preservation majors at St. Cloud State University.

#16

Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park, California
5 Yearly Graduations
80% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 16th most popular school in the country for historic preservation majors who are seeking their master's degree is Sonoma State University. Each year, around 8,000 students seeking various degrees attend the 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 master's degrees were handed out to historic preservation majors at SSU. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 80% were women.

#16

Pratt Institute - Main

Brooklyn, New York
5 Yearly Graduations
60% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

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 $53,566 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $34,416 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 5 master's degrees were handed out to historic preservation majors at Pratt Institute. Around 20% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 60% were women.

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

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 1,716
Sustainability Science 1,227
Nutrition Science 1,196
Behavioral Science 1,148
Computational Science 953

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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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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