2026 Best Value Historic Preservation Schools
Looking for the best-value Historic Preservation programs programs in the United States? We have ranked 80 schools by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Each school below is scored on factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To help you make your decision, Course Advisor reviewed schools to build this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Historic Preservation Schools in the United States
Learn more about these high-value schools below:
Texas Tech University tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Historic Preservation programs schools in the United States. This public school is set in Lubbock, TX. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,852, compared with $24,157 for out-of-state students. Typical Historic Preservation student debt is $24,271. Median earnings reach $62,454 ten years out. Set against $24,271 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 73% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Texas Tech University
A rank of #2 makes Saint Cloud State University one of the best values in the United States. Located in Saint Cloud, MN, Saint Cloud State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $10,245. Typical Historic Preservation student debt is $25,076. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $55,813. Set against $25,076 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 95%. Read more about Saint Cloud State University
You'll get strong value at The University Of Texas At Austin, which ranked #3 this year. The University Of Texas At Austin is a public school based in Austin, TX. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,688, while out-of-state students pay about $44,908. Graduates carry a median of $21,275 in student loans. The University Of Texas At Austin alumni report median earnings of $75,121 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $21,275 median debt. About 27% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on The University Of Texas At Austin
A rank of #4 makes Texas A And M University College Station one of the best values in the United States. Texas A And M University College Station is a public school based in College Station, TX. In-state tuition and fees average $12,995, with out-of-state students paying around $40,124. Graduates carry a median of $20,031 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $72,097. Set against $20,031 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 57% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Texas A And M University College Station
You'll get strong value at University Of Colorado Denver, which ranked #5 this year. University Of Colorado Denver is a public school based in Denver, CO. Students from in state pay about $10,383 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $29,391. Typical Historic Preservation student debt is $26,582. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $64,270. That is a strong return on a $26,582 median debt. University Of Colorado Denver has an acceptance rate of 75%. See the full University Of Colorado Denver profile
Clemson University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best-value Historic Preservation schools. Based in Clemson, SC, Clemson University is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,554, while out-of-state students pay about $40,866. The median Historic Preservation program debt is $23,783. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $71,513. That is a strong return on a $23,783 median debt. About 38% of those who apply are admitted. See the full Clemson University profile
College Of Charleston came in at #7 in this year's value ranking. This public school is set in Charleston, SC. In-state tuition and fees average $12,978, while out-of-state students pay about $38,296. Students borrow a median of $22,375 to complete their Historic Preservation program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $56,416. That is a strong return on a $22,375 median debt. About 60% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on College Of Charleston
University Of Utah came in at #8 in this year's value ranking. Set in Salt Lake City, UT, University Of Utah is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,620, with out-of-state students paying around $30,860. Students borrow a median of $20,798 to complete their Historic Preservation program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $67,170. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 86% of applicants are accepted. Get the full University Of Utah report
Southeast Missouri State University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best-value Historic Preservation schools. This public school is set in Cape Girardeau, MO. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,903. Typical Historic Preservation student debt is $23,289. Graduates go on to earn a median of $44,030 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $23,289 median debt. Southeast Missouri State University has an acceptance rate of 74%. Get the full Southeast Missouri State University report
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. Located in Cincinnati, OH, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $13,363 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $28,697. Graduates carry a median of $23,530 in student loans. Graduates go on to earn a median of $54,810 ten years after entry. Set against $23,530 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 85% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full University Of Cincinnati Main Campus report
Savannah College Of Art And Design placed #11 among the best-value Historic Preservation schools in the United States. Located in Savannah, GA, Savannah College Of Art And Design is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $41,630. Students borrow a median of $26,346 to complete their Historic Preservation program here. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $45,954. Set against $26,346 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Savannah College Of Art And Design has an acceptance rate of 83%. See the full Savannah College Of Art And Design profile
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities offered strong value this year, earning the #12 position. Set in Minneapolis, MN, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $17,214 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $38,362. Graduates carry a median of $21,577 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $69,020. That is a strong return on a $21,577 median debt. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Columbia University In The City Of New York offered strong value this year, earning the #13 position. Located in New York, NY, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $70,517 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $23,258 in student loans. Columbia University In The City Of New York alumni report median earnings of $102,491 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 4%. Get the full Columbia University In The City Of New York report
University Of Delaware placed #14 among the best-value Historic Preservation schools in the United States. University Of Delaware is a public school based in Newark, DE. In-state tuition and fees average $16,810, while out-of-state students pay about $41,400. The median Historic Preservation program debt is $24,861. Median earnings reach $72,950 ten years out. Set against $24,861 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 71% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about University Of Delaware
University Of Florida ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best-value Historic Preservation schools. Based in Gainesville, FL, University Of Florida is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $6,381, with out-of-state students paying around $28,659. Typical Historic Preservation student debt is $17,669. Graduates go on to earn a median of $71,588 ten years after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Florida has an acceptance rate of 24%. Get the full University Of Florida report
University Of Vermont placed #16 among the best-value Historic Preservation schools in the United States. Set in Burlington, VT, University Of Vermont is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $62,472 ten years after entry. Set against $22,607 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 65% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on University Of Vermont
University Of Southern California offered strong value this year, earning the #17 position. University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit school based in Los Angeles, CA. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $71,647. The median Historic Preservation program debt is $15,625. Graduates go on to earn a median of $92,498 ten years after entry. Set against $15,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 10%. Read the full report on University Of Southern California
University Of Georgia came in at #18 in this year's value ranking. Set in Athens, GA, University Of Georgia is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $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. Graduates go on to earn a median of $68,726 ten years after entry. Set against $21,792 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Georgia admits about 38% of applicants. Get the full University Of Georgia report
Boston University ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best-value Historic Preservation schools. Boston University is a private not-for-profit school based in Boston, MA. In-state tuition and fees average $68,102. The median Historic Preservation program debt is $25,232. Graduates go on to earn a median of $83,238 ten years after entry. Set against $25,232 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 11% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about Boston University
University Of Kentucky landed the #19 spot for value in the United States this year. This public school is set in Lexington, KY. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,502, with out-of-state students paying around $34,140. The median Historic Preservation program debt is $24,094. Median earnings reach $59,025 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Kentucky admits about 93% of applicants. More on University Of Kentucky
Temple University came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. Set in Philadelphia, PA, Temple University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $23,005, while out-of-state students pay about $38,805. The median Historic Preservation program debt is $26,259. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $63,727. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Temple University admits about 80% of applicants. See the full Temple University profile
Johns Hopkins University placed #22 among the best-value Historic Preservation schools in the United States. Johns Hopkins University is a private not-for-profit school based in Baltimore, MD. In-state tuition and fees run about $64,730. The median Historic Preservation program debt is $13,426. Median earnings reach $87,555 ten years out. Set against $13,426 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 6% of applicants are accepted. See the full Johns Hopkins University profile
Plymouth State University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best-value Historic Preservation schools. Plymouth State University is a public school based in Plymouth, NH. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,626, while out-of-state students pay about $25,566. Graduates carry a median of $26,972 in student loans. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $57,304. Set against $26,972 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Plymouth State University has an acceptance rate of 88%. Read more about Plymouth State University
Eastern Michigan University placed #24 among the best-value Historic Preservation schools in the United States. This public school is set in Ypsilanti, MI. In-state tuition and fees average $16,990. Students borrow a median of $28,781 to complete their Historic Preservation program here. Eastern Michigan University alumni report median earnings of $51,793 a decade after entry. Set against $28,781 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Eastern Michigan University has an acceptance rate of 80%. Read the full report on Eastern Michigan University
University Of Oregon came in at #25 in this year's value ranking. Based in Eugene, OR, University Of Oregon is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,320, while out-of-state students pay about $42,516. The median Historic Preservation program debt is $22,034. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $61,324. Set against $22,034 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted. More on University Of Oregon
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Historic Preservation Schools in the United States
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
Central Michigan University placed #26 among the best-value Historic Preservation schools in the United States. Read more about Central Michigan University
Iowa State University ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best-value Historic Preservation schools. Read more about Iowa State University
Central Connecticut State University offered strong value this year, earning the #28 position. Get the full Central Connecticut State University report
Syracuse University ranked #29 on our 2026 list of the best-value Historic Preservation schools. Get the full Syracuse University report
Cornell University offered strong value this year, earning the #30 position. Get the full Cornell University report
University Of Notre Dame came in at #31 in this year's value ranking. More on University Of Notre Dame
Bucks County Community College placed #32 among the best-value Historic Preservation schools in the United States. More on Bucks County Community College
Universidad Politecnica De Puerto Rico Hato Rey Campus came in at #33 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Universidad Politecnica De Puerto Rico Hato Rey Campus report
Belmont College
Belmont College offered strong value this year, earning the #34 position. See the full Belmont College profile
New Mexico Highlands University placed #35 among the best-value Historic Preservation schools in the United States. Read more about New Mexico Highlands University
School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago landed the #36 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago profile
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best-value Historic Preservation schools. See the full University Of North Carolina At Greensboro profile
California State University San Bernardino came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. Get the full California State University San Bernardino report
University At Buffalo offered strong value this year, earning the #39 position. More on University At Buffalo
Coastal Carolina University placed #40 among the best-value Historic Preservation schools in the United States. Read more about Coastal Carolina University
Adams State College came in at #41 in this year's value ranking. More on Adams State College
University Of Arizona ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best-value Historic Preservation schools. More on University Of Arizona
University Of New Orleans ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best-value Historic Preservation schools. More on University Of New Orleans
University Of Mary Washington placed #44 among the best-value Historic Preservation schools in the United States. More on University Of Mary Washington
New Mexico State University Main Campus landed the #45 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full New Mexico State University Main Campus report
University Of Pennsylvania ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best-value Historic Preservation schools. Get the full University Of Pennsylvania report
Sonoma State University placed #47 among the best-value Historic Preservation schools in the United States. Get the full Sonoma State University report
University Of Evansville placed #48 among the best-value Historic Preservation schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Evansville
California State University Northridge came in at #49 in this year's value ranking. Read more about California State University Northridge
Pratt Institute Main landed the #50 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Pratt Institute Main
Best Value Historic Preservation Schools by Degree Level
Compare value rankings by degree level:
- Best Value Historic Preservation Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Historic Preservation Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Historic Preservation Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Historic Preservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Historic Preservation Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Historic Preservation Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Historic Preservation Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 80 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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