2026 Best Value Historic Preservation Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Historic Preservation master’s degree programs in the United States? Our ranking highlights 80 colleges by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
So you can compare your options, Course Advisor analyzed schools to produce 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 Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
Saint Cloud State University earned the #1 spot in this year's best-value ranking in the United States. This public school is set in Saint Cloud, MN. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,245. Typical Historic Preservation student debt is $25,076. Saint Cloud State University alumni report median earnings of $55,813 a decade after entry. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 95% of applicants are accepted. Read the full report on Saint Cloud State University
You'll get strong value at The University Of Texas At Austin, which ranked #2 this year. Located in Austin, TX, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,688, with out-of-state students paying around $44,908. Students borrow a median of $21,275 to complete their Historic Preservation program here. Graduates go on to earn a median of $75,121 ten years after entry. Set against $21,275 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 27% of applicants are accepted. More on The University Of Texas At Austin
You'll get strong value at University Of Colorado Denver, which ranked #3 this year. Based in Denver, CO, University Of Colorado Denver is a public institution. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,383, compared with $29,391 for out-of-state students. The median Historic Preservation program debt is $26,582. University Of Colorado Denver alumni report median earnings of $64,270 a decade after entry. Set against $26,582 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 75%. Read more about University Of Colorado Denver
You'll get strong value at Clemson University, which ranked #4 this year. Located in Clemson, SC, Clemson University is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $15,554 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $40,866. Clemson University Historic Preservation students take on a median of $23,783 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $71,513 ten years after entry. Set against $23,783 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 38%. More on Clemson University
A rank of #5 makes University Of Delaware one of the best values in the United States. Based in Newark, DE, University Of Delaware is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $16,810, while out-of-state students pay about $41,400. Typical Historic Preservation student debt is $24,861. Median earnings reach $72,950 ten years out. Set against $24,861 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Delaware has an acceptance rate of 71%. More on University Of Delaware
College Of Charleston came in at #6 in this year's value ranking. Based in Charleston, SC, College Of Charleston is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,978, with out-of-state students paying around $38,296. Typical Historic Preservation student debt is $22,375. Graduates go on to earn a median of $56,416 ten years after entry. Set against $22,375 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 60% of applicants are accepted. Read more about College Of Charleston
Savannah College Of Art And Design landed the #7 spot for value in the United States this year. Savannah College Of Art And Design is a private not-for-profit school based in Savannah, GA. 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. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $45,954. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. About 83% of those who apply are admitted. More on Savannah College Of Art And Design
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities came in at #8 in this year's value ranking. Based in Minneapolis, MN, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public institution. Students from in state pay about $17,214 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $38,362. Typical Historic Preservation student debt is $21,577. Median earnings reach $69,020 ten years out. Set against $21,577 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 80% of applicants are accepted. More on University Of Minnesota Twin Cities
Columbia University In The City Of New York ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best-value Historic Preservation schools. Set in New York, NY, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,517. Graduates carry a median of $23,258 in student loans. Median earnings reach $102,491 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Columbia University In The City Of New York has an acceptance rate of 4%. See the full Columbia University In The City Of New York profile
University Of Southern California came in at #10 in this year's value ranking. Located in Los Angeles, CA, University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $71,647. University Of Southern California Historic Preservation students take on a median of $15,625 in debt. Median earnings reach $92,498 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $15,625 median debt. University Of Southern California has an acceptance rate of 10%. See the full University Of Southern California profile
University Of Florida came in at #11 in this year's value ranking. Set in Gainesville, FL, University Of Florida is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $6,381, with out-of-state students paying around $28,659. Students borrow a median of $17,669 to complete their Historic Preservation program here. Median earnings reach $71,588 ten years out. Set against $17,669 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 24% of applicants are accepted. Get the full University Of Florida report
University Of Vermont placed #11 among the best-value Historic Preservation schools in the United States. Located in Burlington, VT, University Of Vermont is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $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. That is a strong return on a $22,607 median debt. The acceptance rate is 65%. Read the full report on University Of Vermont
University Of Georgia offered strong value this year, earning the #13 position. Based in Athens, GA, University Of Georgia is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $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. Median earnings reach $68,726 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. University Of Georgia has an acceptance rate of 38%. Get the full University Of Georgia report
Boston University ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best-value Historic Preservation schools. Located in Boston, MA, Boston University is a private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,102. Typical Historic Preservation student debt is $25,232. Median earnings reach $83,238 ten years out. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Boston University admits about 11% of applicants. Read the full report on Boston University
Johns Hopkins University placed #15 among the best-value Historic Preservation schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Baltimore, MD. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,730. Graduates carry a median of $13,426 in student loans. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $87,555. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Johns Hopkins University has an acceptance rate of 6%. Get the full Johns Hopkins University report
University Of Kentucky ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best-value Historic Preservation schools. Located in Lexington, KY, University Of Kentucky is a public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,502, with out-of-state students paying around $34,140. Graduates carry a median of $24,094 in student loans. Median earnings reach $59,025 ten years out. That is a strong return on a $24,094 median debt. University Of Kentucky has an acceptance rate of 93%. Read more about University Of Kentucky
Eastern Michigan University offered strong value this year, earning the #17 position. Located in Ypsilanti, MI, Eastern Michigan University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $16,990. The median Historic Preservation program debt is $28,781. Ten years after enrolling, students earn a median of $51,793. That is a strong return on a $28,781 median debt. About 80% of those who apply are admitted. Read the full report on Eastern Michigan University
Plymouth State University offered strong value this year, earning the #18 position. Set in Plymouth, NH, Plymouth State University is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,626, compared with $25,566 for out-of-state students. Typical Historic Preservation student debt is $26,972. Graduates go on to earn a median of $57,304 ten years after entry. That is a strong return on a $26,972 median debt. Plymouth State University admits about 88% of applicants. Get the full Plymouth State University report
University Of Oregon ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best-value Historic Preservation schools. This public school is set in Eugene, OR. In-state tuition and fees average $15,320, with out-of-state students paying around $42,516. The median Historic Preservation program debt is $22,034. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $61,324. That is a strong return on a $22,034 median debt. University Of Oregon admits about 88% of applicants. Read the full report on University Of Oregon
Bucks County Community College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the best-value Historic Preservation schools. Read more about Bucks County Community College
Clayton State University came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Clayton State University report
University Of New Orleans came in at #22 in this year's value ranking. Read the full report on University Of New Orleans
Ball State University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best-value Historic Preservation schools. Get the full Ball State University report
University Of Evansville came in at #24 in this year's value ranking. Get the full University Of Evansville report
University Of Hawaii At Hilo ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best-value Historic Preservation schools. More on University Of Hawaii At Hilo
Rest of the Top 50 Best-Value Historic Preservation Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools also delivered strong value this year:
New Mexico State University Main Campus landed the #26 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full New Mexico State University Main Campus report
University Of Mary Washington came in at #27 in this year's value ranking. Read more about University Of Mary Washington
California State University San Bernardino came in at #28 in this year's value ranking. More on California State University San Bernardino
School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago placed #29 among the best-value Historic Preservation schools in the United States. Get the full School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago report
University Of Louisiana Lafayette landed the #30 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Louisiana Lafayette report
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro placed #31 among the best-value Historic Preservation schools in the United States. Get the full University Of North Carolina At Greensboro report
University Of Notre Dame offered strong value this year, earning the #32 position. Read the full report on University Of Notre Dame
Youngstown State University placed #33 among the best-value Historic Preservation schools in the United States. Get the full Youngstown State University report
Brown University
Brown University offered strong value this year, earning the #34 position. See the full Brown University profile
Coastal Carolina University came in at #35 in this year's value ranking. More on Coastal Carolina University
Texas A And M University College Station landed the #36 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Texas A And M University College Station profile
Central Connecticut State University ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best-value Historic Preservation schools. Read the full report on Central Connecticut State University
University Of Arizona placed #38 among the best-value Historic Preservation schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Arizona
Pratt Institute Main offered strong value this year, earning the #39 position. Read the full report on Pratt Institute Main
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University offered strong value this year, earning the #40 position. Read more about Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
University Of Alabama At Birmingham landed the #41 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Alabama At Birmingham
College Of Southern Nevada ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best-value Historic Preservation schools. More on College Of Southern Nevada
University Of Missouri Kansas City offered strong value this year, earning the #43 position. Read more about University Of Missouri Kansas City
Clatsop Community College landed the #44 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Clatsop Community College
East Tennessee State University landed the #45 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full East Tennessee State University report
Belmont College
Belmont College offered strong value this year, earning the #46 position. Get the full Belmont College report
Texas Tech University placed #47 among the best-value Historic Preservation schools in the United States. Get the full Texas Tech University report
Sonoma State University came in at #48 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Sonoma State University
Adams State College placed #49 among the best-value Historic Preservation schools in the United States. Get the full Adams State College report
University Of Miami ranked #50 on our 2026 list of the best-value Historic Preservation schools. See the full University Of Miami profile
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 Graduate Certificate 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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