2026 Best Value Historic Preservation Doctoral Degree Schools

#1

The University Of Texas At Austin

Austin, TX

Leading the list is The University Of Texas At Austin, our #1 best-value Historic Preservation school in the United States. The University Of Texas At Austin is a public school based in Austin, TX. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,688, while out-of-state students pay about $44,908. The median Historic Preservation program debt is $21,275. Median earnings reach $75,121 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $21,275 median debt. The University Of Texas At Austin has an acceptance rate of 27%. Get the full The University Of Texas At Austin report

#2

University Of Delaware

Newark, DE

A rank of #2 makes University Of Delaware one of the best values in the United States. Set in Newark, DE, University Of Delaware is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $16,810, compared with $41,400 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $24,861 in student loans. University Of Delaware alumni report median earnings of $72,950 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 71% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full University Of Delaware report

#3

Clatsop Community College

The strong cost-to-outcome balance at Clatsop Community College earned it the #3 place in the United States. See the full Clatsop Community College profile

#4

Virginia Commonwealth University

You'll get strong value at Virginia Commonwealth University, which ranked #4 this year. More on Virginia Commonwealth University

#5

Coastal Carolina University

You'll get strong value at Coastal Carolina University, which ranked #5 this year. See the full Coastal Carolina University profile

#6

Eastern Michigan University

Eastern Michigan University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best-value Historic Preservation schools. Read the full report on Eastern Michigan University

#7

Plymouth State University

Plymouth State University landed the #7 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Plymouth State University

#8

University Of Southern California

University Of Southern California came in at #8 in this year's value ranking. Get the full University Of Southern California report

#9

Goucher College

Goucher College offered strong value this year, earning the #9 position. Get the full Goucher College report

#10

Youngstown State University

Youngstown State University placed #10 among the best-value Historic Preservation schools in the United States. More on Youngstown State University

#11

Syracuse University

Syracuse University came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. See the full Syracuse University profile

#12

Villa Maria College

Villa Maria College offered strong value this year, earning the #12 position. See the full Villa Maria College profile

#13

University Of Miami

University Of Miami ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best-value Historic Preservation schools. More on University Of Miami

#14

University Of Oregon

University Of Oregon placed #14 among the best-value Historic Preservation schools in the United States. More on University Of Oregon

#15

University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

University Of Minnesota Twin Cities offered strong value this year, earning the #15 position. Read the full report on University Of Minnesota Twin Cities

#16

Columbia University In The City Of New York

Columbia University In The City Of New York offered strong value this year, earning the #16 position. Read the full report on Columbia University In The City Of New York

#17

Texas Tech University

Texas Tech University landed the #17 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Texas Tech University

#18

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. More on Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

#19

Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown College landed the #19 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Elizabethtown College

#20

Universidad Politecnica De Puerto Rico Hato Rey Campus

Universidad Politecnica De Puerto Rico Hato Rey Campus placed #20 among the best-value Historic Preservation schools in the United States. Read more about Universidad Politecnica De Puerto Rico Hato Rey Campus

#21

Pratt Institute Main

Pratt Institute Main landed the #21 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Pratt Institute Main

#22

Texas A And M University College Station

Texas A And M University College Station ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Historic Preservation schools. Read more about Texas A And M University College Station

#23

University Of Florida

University Of Florida ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best-value Historic Preservation schools. See the full University Of Florida profile

#24

School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago

School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best-value Historic Preservation schools. Get the full School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago report

#25

Harvard University

Harvard University placed #25 among the best-value Historic Preservation schools in the United States. More on Harvard University

#26

Salve Regina University

Salve Regina University came in at #26 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Salve Regina University

#27

East Tennessee State University

East Tennessee State University ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best-value Historic Preservation schools. Read the full report on East Tennessee State University

#28

New Mexico Highlands University

New Mexico Highlands University landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full New Mexico Highlands University profile

#29

University Of Georgia

University Of Georgia landed the #29 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about University Of Georgia

#30

Tulane University Of Louisiana

Tulane University Of Louisiana came in at #30 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Tulane University Of Louisiana

#31

University Of Notre Dame

University Of Notre Dame landed the #31 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Notre Dame

#32

Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne

Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne landed the #32 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne

#33

Southeast Missouri State University

Southeast Missouri State University ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best-value Historic Preservation schools. Get the full Southeast Missouri State University report

#34

University Of Mary Washington

University Of Mary Washington offered strong value this year, earning the #34 position. Get the full University Of Mary Washington report

#35

University Of New Orleans

University Of New Orleans ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best-value Historic Preservation schools. Get the full University Of New Orleans report

#36

The University Of Montana

The University Of Montana placed #36 among the best-value Historic Preservation schools in the United States. Read more about The University Of Montana

#37

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State University came in at #37 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on Mississippi State University

#38

Sonoma State University

Sonoma State University ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best-value Historic Preservation schools. More on Sonoma State University

#39

University Of Pennsylvania

University Of Pennsylvania landed the #39 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Pennsylvania report

#40

University Of Colorado Denver

University Of Colorado Denver came in at #40 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on University Of Colorado Denver

#41

University Of Hawaii At Hilo

University Of Hawaii At Hilo came in at #41 in this year's value ranking. Get the full University Of Hawaii At Hilo report

#42

California State University San Bernardino

California State University San Bernardino offered strong value this year, earning the #42 position. Read more about California State University San Bernardino

#43

University Of Missouri Kansas City

University Of Missouri Kansas City placed #43 among the best-value Historic Preservation schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Missouri Kansas City report

#44

University Of North Carolina At Greensboro

University Of North Carolina At Greensboro placed #44 among the best-value Historic Preservation schools in the United States. More on University Of North Carolina At Greensboro

#45

University Of Utah

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

#46

College Of Charleston

College Of Charleston came in at #46 in this year's value ranking. More on College Of Charleston

#47

Clayton State University

Clayton State University offered strong value this year, earning the #47 position. More on Clayton State University

#48

College Of Southern Nevada

College Of Southern Nevada ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best-value Historic Preservation schools. Read more about College Of Southern Nevada

#49

Clemson University

Clemson University landed the #49 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Clemson University profile

#50

Salish Kootenai College

Salish Kootenai College landed the #50 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Salish Kootenai College profile