2026 Best Value Historic Preservation Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Historic Preservation graduate certificate degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 80 institutions by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor reviewed schools to compile 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 Graduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
Texas Tech University earned the #1 spot in this year's best-value ranking in the United States. Set in Lubbock, TX, Texas Tech University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,852, while out-of-state students pay about $24,157. Texas Tech University Historic Preservation students take on a median of $24,271 in debt. Texas Tech University alumni report median earnings of $62,454 a decade after entry. That is a strong return on a $24,271 median debt. The acceptance rate is 73%. More on Texas Tech University
Texas A And M University College Station came in at #2 on this year's best-value Historic Preservation ranking in the United States. This public school is set in College Station, TX. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,995, with out-of-state students paying around $40,124. Texas A And M University College Station Historic Preservation students take on a median of $20,031 in debt. Texas A And M University College Station alumni report median earnings of $72,097 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Texas A And M University College Station has an acceptance rate of 57%. Read the full report on Texas A And M University College Station
A rank of #3 makes Clemson University one of the best values in the United States. This public school is set in Clemson, SC. Students from in state pay about $15,554 in tuition and fees, compared with $40,866 for out-of-state students. The median Historic Preservation program debt is $23,783. Graduates go on to earn a median of $71,513 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $23,783 median debt. The acceptance rate is 38%. More on Clemson University
Out of the 80 schools in the United States in this year's value ranking, University Of Utah landed the #4 spot. Based in Salt Lake City, UT, University Of Utah is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,620, with out-of-state students paying around $30,860. The median Historic Preservation program debt is $20,798. University Of Utah alumni report median earnings of $67,170 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 86%. See the full University Of Utah profile
A rank of #5 makes University Of Cincinnati Main Campus one of the best values in the United States. Set in Cincinnati, OH, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,363, while out-of-state students pay about $28,697. Students borrow a median of $23,530 to complete their Historic Preservation program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $54,810 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $23,530 median debt. About 85% of those who apply are admitted. See the full University Of Cincinnati Main Campus profile
University Of Florida placed #6 among the best-value Historic Preservation schools in the United States. This public school is set in Gainesville, FL. Students from in state pay about $6,381 in tuition and fees, compared with $28,659 for out-of-state students. University Of Florida Historic Preservation students take on a median of $17,669 in debt. University Of Florida alumni report median earnings of $71,588 a decade after entry. Set against $17,669 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 24% of those who apply are admitted. Read more about University Of Florida
University Of Georgia offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. Set in Athens, GA, University Of Georgia is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,450, with out-of-state students paying around $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. About 38% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on University Of Georgia
University Of Kentucky offered strong value this year, earning the #7 position. Set in Lexington, KY, University Of Kentucky is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $13,502, compared with $34,140 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $24,094 in student loans. Median earnings reach $59,025 ten years out. Set against $24,094 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 93%. See the full University Of Kentucky profile
University Of Southern California ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best-value Historic Preservation schools. University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit school based in Los Angeles, CA. Students from in state pay about $71,647 in tuition and fees. Typical Historic Preservation student debt is $15,625. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $92,498. Set against $15,625 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Southern California has an acceptance rate of 10%. More on University Of Southern California
Plymouth State University offered strong value this year, earning the #10 position. This public school is set in Plymouth, NH. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,626, with out-of-state students paying around $25,566. Plymouth State University Historic Preservation students take on a median of $26,972 in debt. Plymouth State University alumni report median earnings of $57,304 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Plymouth State University admits about 88% of applicants. Get the full Plymouth State University report
Salish Kootenai College came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. See the full Salish Kootenai College profile
University Of Alabama At Birmingham ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best-value Historic Preservation schools. Get the full University Of Alabama At Birmingham report
Ursuline College
Ursuline College placed #13 among the best-value Historic Preservation schools in the United States. Read more about Ursuline College
New Mexico State University Main Campus offered strong value this year, earning the #14 position. More on New Mexico State University Main Campus
Adams State College ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best-value Historic Preservation schools. Get the full Adams State College report
College Of Southern Nevada came in at #16 in this year's value ranking. More on College Of Southern Nevada
Columbia University In The City Of New York placed #17 among the best-value Historic Preservation schools in the United States. Read the full report on Columbia University In The City Of New York
Central Connecticut State University landed the #18 spot for value in the United States this year. More on Central Connecticut State University
The University Of Montana came in at #19 in this year's value ranking. See the full The University Of Montana profile
Elizabethtown College came in at #20 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Elizabethtown College report
School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago offered strong value this year, earning the #21 position. Get the full School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago report
Ball State University placed #22 among the best-value Historic Preservation schools in the United States. Read more about Ball State University
University Of Mary Washington ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best-value Historic Preservation schools. Read the full report on University Of Mary Washington
Harvard University offered strong value this year, earning the #24 position. Read more about Harvard University
Iowa State University ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best-value Historic Preservation schools. More on Iowa State University
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Historic Preservation Graduate Certificate Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
Southeast Missouri State University placed #26 among the best-value Historic Preservation schools in the United States. Get the full Southeast Missouri State University report
Syracuse University offered strong value this year, earning the #27 position. More on Syracuse University
University Of Vermont landed the #28 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Vermont report
East Carolina University landed the #29 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full East Carolina University report
California State University Northridge came in at #30 in this year's value ranking. Read more about California State University Northridge
Roger Williams University landed the #31 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Roger Williams University profile
University At Buffalo ranked #32 on our 2026 list of the best-value Historic Preservation schools. Get the full University At Buffalo report
Sonoma State University came in at #33 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Sonoma State University
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University came in at #34 in this year's value ranking. More on Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
Clayton State University offered strong value this year, earning the #35 position. More on Clayton State University
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro landed the #36 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full University Of North Carolina At Greensboro report
Belmont College
Belmont College landed the #37 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Belmont College
University Of Miami came in at #38 in this year's value ranking. Get the full University Of Miami report
University Of Hawaii At Hilo landed the #39 spot for value in the United States this year. More on University Of Hawaii At Hilo
University Of Missouri Kansas City came in at #40 in this year's value ranking. Read more about University Of Missouri Kansas City
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities landed the #41 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full University Of Minnesota Twin Cities profile
East Tennessee State University landed the #42 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full East Tennessee State University report
Cornell University ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best-value Historic Preservation schools. More on Cornell University
Coastal Carolina University placed #44 among the best-value Historic Preservation schools in the United States. More on Coastal Carolina University
Johns Hopkins University ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best-value Historic Preservation schools. See the full Johns Hopkins University profile
University Of Massachusetts Amherst offered strong value this year, earning the #46 position. Get the full University Of Massachusetts Amherst report
University Of Arizona ranked #47 on our 2026 list of the best-value Historic Preservation schools. See the full University Of Arizona profile
Clatsop Community College offered strong value this year, earning the #48 position. See the full Clatsop Community College profile
Temple University ranked #49 on our 2026 list of the best-value Historic Preservation schools. Read the full report on Temple University
Southern Oregon University offered strong value this year, earning the #50 position. Read more about Southern Oregon University
Related Historic Preservation Value Rankings
See value rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Value Historic Preservation Schools (All Levels)
- 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 Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Historic Preservation Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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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