2026 Best Historic Preservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools

#1

College Of Charleston

Charleston, SC

College Of Charleston tops our 2026 ranking of the best Historic Preservation bachelor's degree schools in the United States. College Of Charleston is a public school based in Charleston, SC. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. In-state tuition and fees average $12,978, compared with $38,296 for out-of-state students. Typical Historic Preservation student debt is $22,375. Read more about College Of Charleston

#2

Savannah College Of Art And Design

Savannah, GA

A rank of #2 makes Savannah College Of Art And Design one of the top choices in the United States. Savannah College Of Art And Design is a private not-for-profit school based in Savannah, GA. Savannah College Of Art And Design graduates 69% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $41,630. Savannah College Of Art And Design Historic Preservation students take on a median of $26,346 in debt. Read more about Savannah College Of Art And Design

#3

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

The strong Historic Preservation programs at Temple University earned it the #3 place in the United States. Located in Philadelphia, PA, Temple University is a public institution. About 75% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $23,005, compared with $38,805 for out-of-state students. The median Historic Preservation program debt is $26,259. Get the full Temple University report

#4

University Of Delaware

Newark, DE

Out of the 80 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, University Of Delaware landed the #4 spot. University Of Delaware is a public school based in Newark, DE. University Of Delaware posts a six-year graduation rate of 82%. In-state tuition and fees run about $16,810, compared with $41,400 for out-of-state students. Typical Historic Preservation student debt is $24,861. More on University Of Delaware

#5

Southeast Missouri State University

Cape Girardeau, MO

You'll be in good company at Southeast Missouri State University, which ranked #5 this year. Southeast Missouri State University is a public school based in Cape Girardeau, MO. About 58% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,903. Students borrow a median of $23,289 to complete their Historic Preservation program here. Read the full report on Southeast Missouri State University

#6

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University placed #6 among Historic Preservation schools in the United States. More on Mississippi State University

#7

University Of Evansville

University Of Evansville did well this year, earning the #7 position. Read the full report on University Of Evansville

#8

University Of North Carolina At Greensboro

University Of North Carolina At Greensboro did well this year, earning the #8 position. See the full University Of North Carolina At Greensboro profile

#9

California State University San Bernardino

California State University San Bernardino ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Historic Preservation schools. See the full California State University San Bernardino profile

#10

University Of Florida

University Of Florida ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Historic Preservation schools. Read the full report on University Of Florida

#11

University Of Vermont

University Of Vermont came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Read more about University Of Vermont

#12

University Of Utah

University Of Utah came in at #12 in this year's ranking. More on University Of Utah

#13

Texas A And M University College Station

Texas A And M University College Station came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Read more about Texas A And M University College Station

#14

University Of Miami

University Of Miami came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Read more about University Of Miami

#15

Roger Williams University

Roger Williams University placed #15 among Historic Preservation schools in the United States. More on Roger Williams University

#16

Clayton State University

Clayton State University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Historic Preservation schools. Get the full Clayton State University report

#17

Syracuse University

Syracuse University did well this year, earning the #17 position. Get the full Syracuse University report

#18

Youngstown State University

Youngstown State University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best Historic Preservation schools. Get the full Youngstown State University report

#19

Coastal Carolina University

Coastal Carolina University did well this year, earning the #19 position. More on Coastal Carolina University

#20

University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

University Of Minnesota Twin Cities placed #20 among Historic Preservation schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

#21

Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Historic Preservation schools. Read the full report on Virginia Commonwealth University

#22

Tulane University Of Louisiana

Tulane University Of Louisiana placed #22 among Historic Preservation schools in the United States. Read more about Tulane University Of Louisiana

#23

Harvard University

Harvard University placed #23 among Historic Preservation schools in the United States. Read the full report on Harvard University

#24

University Of Kentucky

University Of Kentucky landed the #24 spot in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Kentucky report

#25

East Tennessee State University

East Tennessee State University placed #25 among Historic Preservation schools in the United States. Read more about East Tennessee State University

#26

Eastern Michigan University

Eastern Michigan University landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Eastern Michigan University

#27

University Of Missouri Kansas City

University Of Missouri Kansas City did well this year, earning the #27 position. See the full University Of Missouri Kansas City profile

#28

Adams State College

Adams State College landed the #28 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Adams State College

#29

Central Michigan University

Central Michigan University came in at #29 in this year's ranking. More on Central Michigan University

#30

University Of Arizona

University Of Arizona landed the #30 spot in the United States this year. See the full University Of Arizona profile

#31

Ursuline College

Ursuline College did well this year, earning the #31 position. More on Ursuline College

#32

School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago

School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago landed the #32 spot in the United States this year. More on School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago

#33

Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne

Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne landed the #33 spot in the United States this year. See the full Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne profile

#34

University Of Oregon

University Of Oregon came in at #34 in this year's ranking. Get the full University Of Oregon report

#35

Villa Maria College

Villa Maria College ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Historic Preservation schools. See the full Villa Maria College profile

#36

Iowa State University

Iowa State University landed the #36 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Iowa State University

#37

East Carolina University

East Carolina University came in at #37 in this year's ranking. Get the full East Carolina University report

#38

University Of Massachusetts Amherst

University Of Massachusetts Amherst came in at #38 in this year's ranking. See the full University Of Massachusetts Amherst profile

#39

Clatsop Community College

Clatsop Community College came in at #39 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Clatsop Community College

#40

California State University Northridge

California State University Northridge came in at #40 in this year's ranking. Get the full California State University Northridge report

#41

Salve Regina University

Salve Regina University placed #41 among Historic Preservation schools in the United States. More on Salve Regina University

#42

Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown College came in at #42 in this year's ranking. More on Elizabethtown College

#43

University Of Pennsylvania

University Of Pennsylvania landed the #43 spot in the United States this year. Read more about University Of Pennsylvania

#44

Clemson University

Clemson University ranked #44 on our 2026 list of the best Historic Preservation schools. Get the full Clemson University report

#45

The University Of Montana

The University Of Montana ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Historic Preservation schools. Get the full The University Of Montana report

#46

The University Of Texas At Austin

The University Of Texas At Austin ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Historic Preservation schools. More on The University Of Texas At Austin

#47

University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

University Of Cincinnati Main Campus placed #47 among Historic Preservation schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

#48

New Mexico State University Main Campus

New Mexico State University Main Campus placed #48 among Historic Preservation schools in the United States. Read the full report on New Mexico State University Main Campus

#49

Cornell University

Cornell University did well this year, earning the #49 position. Read more about Cornell University

#50

Central Connecticut State University

Central Connecticut State University ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best Historic Preservation schools. Get the full Central Connecticut State University report