2026 Best Historic Preservation Schools

#1

Columbia University In The City Of New York

New York, NY

No school ranked higher than Columbia University In The City Of New York this year in the United States. Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit school based in New York, NY. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. In-state tuition and fees average $70,517. Columbia University In The City Of New York Historic Preservation students take on a median of $23,258 in debt. Read the full report on Columbia University In The City Of New York

#2

University Of Southern California

Los Angeles, CA

The strong Historic Preservation programs at University Of Southern California earned it the #2 place in the United States. University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit school based in Los Angeles, CA. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $71,647. Typical Historic Preservation student debt is $15,625. Get the full University Of Southern California report

#3

Boston University

Boston, MA

Boston University came in at #3 on this year's Historic Preservation ranking in the United States. Based in Boston, MA, Boston University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. In-state tuition and fees run about $68,102. Boston University Historic Preservation students take on a median of $25,232 in debt. Read the full report on Boston University

#4

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD

A rank of #4 makes Johns Hopkins University one of the top choices in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Baltimore, MD. About 94% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,730. Graduates carry a median of $13,426 in student loans. Get the full Johns Hopkins University report

#5

College Of Charleston

Charleston, SC

The strong Historic Preservation programs at College Of Charleston earned it the #5 place in the United States. Set in Charleston, SC, College Of Charleston is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. Students from in state pay about $12,978 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $38,296. Graduates carry a median of $22,375 in student loans. Read more about College Of Charleston

#6

The University Of Texas At Austin

Austin, TX

The University Of Texas At Austin landed the #6 spot in the United States this year. Based in Austin, TX, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. About 89% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $11,688, while out-of-state students pay about $44,908. Graduates carry a median of $21,275 in student loans. Get the full The University Of Texas At Austin report

#7

Texas A And M University College Station

College Station, TX

Texas A And M University College Station did well this year, earning the #7 position. Located in College Station, TX, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. Texas A And M University College Station posts a six-year graduation rate of 84%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,995, with out-of-state students paying around $40,124. Students borrow a median of $20,031 to complete their Historic Preservation program here. Read the full report on Texas A And M University College Station

#8

Savannah College Of Art And Design

Savannah, GA

Savannah College Of Art And Design placed #8 among Historic Preservation schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Savannah, GA. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. In-state tuition and fees run about $41,630. Graduates carry a median of $26,346 in student loans. Read the full report on Savannah College Of Art And Design

#9

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX

Texas Tech University did well this year, earning the #9 position. Based in Lubbock, TX, Texas Tech University is a public institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $11,852 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $24,157. Graduates carry a median of $24,271 in student loans. Read more about Texas Tech University

#10

University Of Colorado Denver

Denver, CO

University Of Colorado Denver landed the #10 spot in the United States this year. Based in Denver, CO, University Of Colorado Denver is a public institution. University Of Colorado Denver graduates 46% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,383, while out-of-state students pay about $29,391. Students borrow a median of $26,582 to complete their Historic Preservation program here. Read the full report on University Of Colorado Denver

#11

Clemson University

Clemson, SC

Clemson University came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Clemson University is a public school based in Clemson, SC. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,554, compared with $40,866 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,783 to complete their Historic Preservation program here. Get the full Clemson University report

#12

University Of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT

University Of Utah did well this year, earning the #12 position. Set in Salt Lake City, UT, University Of Utah is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 65%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,620, compared with $30,860 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $20,798 to complete their Historic Preservation program here. More on University Of Utah

#13

University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN

University Of Minnesota Twin Cities landed the #13 spot in the United States this year. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public school based in Minneapolis, MN. About 85% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $17,214, while out-of-state students pay about $38,362. Graduates carry a median of $21,577 in student loans. Get the full University Of Minnesota Twin Cities report

#14

University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

Cincinnati, OH

University Of Cincinnati Main Campus did well this year, earning the #14 position. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a public school based in Cincinnati, OH. University Of Cincinnati Main Campus posts a six-year graduation rate of 74%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,363, compared with $28,697 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $23,530 to complete their Historic Preservation program here. Read more about University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

#15

University Of Vermont

Burlington, VT

University Of Vermont came in at #15 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Burlington, VT. University Of Vermont graduates 79% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $19,058, with out-of-state students paying around $45,502. Students borrow a median of $22,607 to complete their Historic Preservation program here. Read more about University Of Vermont

#16

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, MN

Saint Cloud State University landed the #16 spot in the United States this year. Based in Saint Cloud, MN, Saint Cloud State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 39%. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,245. Students borrow a median of $25,076 to complete their Historic Preservation program here. Read more about Saint Cloud State University

#17

University Of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

University Of Kentucky placed #17 among Historic Preservation schools in the United States. Set in Lexington, KY, University Of Kentucky is a public institution. Roughly 71% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,502, while out-of-state students pay about $34,140. Graduates carry a median of $24,094 in student loans. Read more about University Of Kentucky

#18

University Of Florida

Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida placed #18 among Historic Preservation schools in the United States. Based in Gainesville, FL, University Of Florida is a public institution. About 91% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,381, while out-of-state students pay about $28,659. The median Historic Preservation program debt is $17,669. More on University Of Florida

#19

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

Temple University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best Historic Preservation schools. Set in Philadelphia, PA, Temple University is a public institution. About 75% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $23,005, with out-of-state students paying around $38,805. Students borrow a median of $26,259 to complete their Historic Preservation program here. See the full Temple University profile

#20

University Of Georgia

Athens, GA

University Of Georgia did well this year, earning the #20 position. Located in Athens, GA, University Of Georgia is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,450, while out-of-state students pay about $31,688. University Of Georgia Historic Preservation students take on a median of $21,792 in debt. Get the full University Of Georgia report

#21

University Of Delaware

Newark, DE

University Of Delaware placed #21 among Historic Preservation schools in the United States. Based in Newark, DE, University Of Delaware is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. In-state tuition and fees average $16,810, with out-of-state students paying around $41,400. Graduates carry a median of $24,861 in student loans. More on University Of Delaware

#22

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, MO

Southeast Missouri State University landed the #22 spot in the United States this year. Based in Cape Girardeau, MO, Southeast Missouri State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,903. Graduates carry a median of $23,289 in student loans. Read the full report on Southeast Missouri State University

#23

University Of Oregon

Eugene, OR

University Of Oregon did well this year, earning the #23 position. Located in Eugene, OR, University Of Oregon is a public institution. About 72% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $15,320 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $42,516. Typical Historic Preservation student debt is $22,034. More on University Of Oregon

#24

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI

Eastern Michigan University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Historic Preservation schools. This public school is set in Ypsilanti, MI. Eastern Michigan University graduates 46% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $16,990. Typical Historic Preservation student debt is $28,781. See the full Eastern Michigan University profile

#25

Plymouth State University

Plymouth, NH

Plymouth State University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Historic Preservation schools. Plymouth State University is a public school based in Plymouth, NH. Plymouth State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 52%. In-state tuition and fees average $14,626, while out-of-state students pay about $25,566. Plymouth State University Historic Preservation students take on a median of $26,972 in debt. Get the full Plymouth State University report

#26

Roger Williams University

Roger Williams University did well this year, earning the #26 position. See the full Roger Williams University profile

#27

University Of Mary Washington

University Of Mary Washington landed the #27 spot in the United States this year. Read more about University Of Mary Washington

#28

University Of Hawaii At Hilo

University Of Hawaii At Hilo ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Historic Preservation schools. Read the full report on University Of Hawaii At Hilo

#29

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Read more about Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

#30

Brown University

Brown University placed #30 among Historic Preservation schools in the United States. Read the full report on Brown University

#31

Syracuse University

Syracuse University ranked #31 on our 2026 list of the best Historic Preservation schools. Read the full report on Syracuse University

#32

University Of Alabama At Birmingham

University Of Alabama At Birmingham landed the #32 spot in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Alabama At Birmingham report

#33

Clatsop Community College

Clatsop Community College came in at #33 in this year's ranking. Read more about Clatsop Community College

#34

Southern Oregon University

Southern Oregon University came in at #34 in this year's ranking. See the full Southern Oregon University profile

#35

University Of New Orleans

University Of New Orleans did well this year, earning the #35 position. Get the full University Of New Orleans report

#36

Villa Maria College

Villa Maria College landed the #36 spot in the United States this year. See the full Villa Maria College profile

#37

Ball State University

Ball State University landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Ball State University

#38

University At Buffalo

University At Buffalo did well this year, earning the #38 position. Get the full University At Buffalo report

#39

University Of Arizona

University Of Arizona ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Historic Preservation schools. More on University Of Arizona

#40

University Of North Carolina At Greensboro

University Of North Carolina At Greensboro came in at #40 in this year's ranking. More on University Of North Carolina At Greensboro

#41

Sonoma State University

Sonoma State University placed #41 among Historic Preservation schools in the United States. Read more about Sonoma State University

#42

Ursuline College

Ursuline College placed #42 among Historic Preservation schools in the United States. Get the full Ursuline College report

#43

Iowa State University

Iowa State University came in at #43 in this year's ranking. See the full Iowa State University profile

#44

Youngstown State University

Youngstown State University ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Historic Preservation schools. Read more about Youngstown State University

#45

University Of Miami

University Of Miami landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Miami report

#46

University Of Evansville

University Of Evansville placed #46 among Historic Preservation schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Evansville report

#47

School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago

School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best Historic Preservation schools. See the full School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago profile

#48

East Tennessee State University

East Tennessee State University ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best Historic Preservation schools. Get the full East Tennessee State University report

#49

Pratt Institute Main

Pratt Institute Main did well this year, earning the #49 position. Read more about Pratt Institute Main

#50

Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown College ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Historic Preservation schools. Read the full report on Elizabethtown College