2026 Best Value Historic Preservation Certificate Degree Schools

#1

University Of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

University Of Kentucky tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Historic Preservation certificate degree schools in the United States. Set in Lexington, KY, University Of Kentucky is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,502, while out-of-state students pay about $34,140. Students borrow a median of $24,094 to complete their Historic Preservation program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $59,025. Set against $24,094 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 93%. Read more about University Of Kentucky

#2

University Of Georgia

Athens, GA

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at University Of Georgia earned it the #2 place in the United States. University Of Georgia is a public school based in Athens, GA. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $31,688. Students borrow a median of $21,792 to complete their Historic Preservation program here. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $68,726. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 38% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about University Of Georgia

#3

Ball State University

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Ball State University earned it the #3 place in the United States. See the full Ball State University profile

#4

California State University Northridge

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at California State University Northridge earned it the #4 place in the United States. Read more about California State University Northridge

#5

Harvard University

Harvard University came in at #5 on this year's best-value Historic Preservation ranking in the United States. Get the full Harvard University report

#6

Boston University

Boston University placed #6 among the best-value Historic Preservation schools in the United States. Read the full report on Boston University

#7

Texas A And M University College Station

Texas A And M University College Station came in at #7 in this year's value ranking. See the full Texas A And M University College Station profile

#8

University Of Delaware

University Of Delaware ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best-value Historic Preservation schools. See the full University Of Delaware profile

#9

University Of Miami

University Of Miami ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best-value Historic Preservation schools. See the full University Of Miami profile

#10

Temple University

Temple University offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. Get the full Temple University report

#11

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud State University landed the #11 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Saint Cloud State University

#12

New Mexico State University Main Campus

New Mexico State University Main Campus landed the #12 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full New Mexico State University Main Campus report

#13

University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

University Of Cincinnati Main Campus came in at #13 in this year's value ranking. Read more about University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

#14

University Of Florida

University Of Florida ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best-value Historic Preservation schools. See the full University Of Florida profile

#15

University Of Hawaii At Hilo

University Of Hawaii At Hilo offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. See the full University Of Hawaii At Hilo profile

#16

Clayton State University

Clayton State University came in at #16 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Clayton State University report

#17

Ursuline College

Ursuline College came in at #17 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Ursuline College

#18

College Of Southern Nevada

College Of Southern Nevada offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. See the full College Of Southern Nevada profile

#19

University Of New Orleans

University Of New Orleans offered strong value this year, earning the #19 position. See the full University Of New Orleans profile

#20

Central Michigan University

Central Michigan University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best-value Historic Preservation schools. Read more about Central Michigan University

#21

Adams State College

Adams State College landed the #21 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Adams State College

#22

Pratt Institute Main

Pratt Institute Main landed the #22 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Pratt Institute Main report

#23

Sonoma State University

Sonoma State University offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. Get the full Sonoma State University report

#24

Central Connecticut State University

Central Connecticut State University offered strong value this year, earning the #24 position. See the full Central Connecticut State University profile

#25

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University came in at #25 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Mississippi State University

#26

Roger Williams University

Roger Williams University came in at #26 in this year's value ranking. See the full Roger Williams University profile

#27

Brown University

Brown University landed the #27 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Brown University

#28

Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth University landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Virginia Commonwealth University

#29

Salish Kootenai College

Salish Kootenai College offered strong value this year, earning the #29 position. More on Salish Kootenai College

#30

Texas Tech University

Texas Tech University offered strong value this year, earning the #30 position. Get the full Texas Tech University report

#31

University Of Vermont

University Of Vermont placed #31 among the best-value Historic Preservation schools in the United States. See the full University Of Vermont profile

#32

The University Of Montana

The University Of Montana placed #32 among the best-value Historic Preservation schools in the United States. See the full The University Of Montana profile

#33

University Of Pennsylvania

University Of Pennsylvania placed #33 among the best-value Historic Preservation schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Pennsylvania report

#34

University Of Evansville

University Of Evansville came in at #34 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on University Of Evansville

#35

University Of Mary Washington

University Of Mary Washington placed #35 among the best-value Historic Preservation schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Mary Washington

#36

University Of Oregon

University Of Oregon placed #36 among the best-value Historic Preservation schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of Oregon

#37

Columbia University In The City Of New York

Columbia University In The City Of New York ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best-value Historic Preservation schools. Read more about Columbia University In The City Of New York

#38

Eastern Michigan University

Eastern Michigan University came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Eastern Michigan University

#39

University Of Louisiana Lafayette

University Of Louisiana Lafayette placed #39 among the best-value Historic Preservation schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Louisiana Lafayette report

#40

California State University San Bernardino

California State University San Bernardino ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best-value Historic Preservation schools. More on California State University San Bernardino

#41

Coastal Carolina University

Coastal Carolina University placed #41 among the best-value Historic Preservation schools in the United States. More on Coastal Carolina University

#42

Clemson University

Clemson University offered strong value this year, earning the #42 position. Read the full report on Clemson University

#43

Savannah College Of Art And Design

Savannah College Of Art And Design landed the #43 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Savannah College Of Art And Design

#44

The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga

The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga landed the #44 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga

#45

University Of Utah

University Of Utah offered strong value this year, earning the #45 position. Read the full report on University Of Utah

#46

Syracuse University

Syracuse University landed the #46 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Syracuse University report

#47

University Of Colorado Denver

University Of Colorado Denver ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best-value Historic Preservation schools. Read more about University Of Colorado Denver

#48

Universidad Politecnica De Puerto Rico Hato Rey Campus

Universidad Politecnica De Puerto Rico Hato Rey Campus placed #48 among the best-value Historic Preservation schools in the United States. Read the full report on Universidad Politecnica De Puerto Rico Hato Rey Campus

#49

Cornell University

Cornell University offered strong value this year, earning the #49 position. More on Cornell University

#50

Clatsop Community College

Clatsop Community College came in at #50 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Clatsop Community College