Historic Preservation and Conservation, General
A program that focuses on the design and implementation of plans to restore and maintain historic buildings, districts, and landscapes in a way that balances conservation and preservation with commercial and development interests. Includes instruction in architectural history, building conservation, cultural resource management, economics, historical documentation and preservation, land-use and zoning codes, public policy, public relations, real estate law, and taxation.
- Schools offering
- 11
- Annual completions
- 92
- Typical degree level
- Associate's + Bachelor's
- Median earnings (5yr)
- $51k
About this major
A program that focuses on the design and implementation of plans to restore and maintain historic buildings, districts, and landscapes in a way that balances conservation and preservation with commercial and development interests. Includes instruction in architectural history, building conservation, cultural resource management, economics, historical documentation and preservation, land-use and zoning codes, public policy, public relations, real estate law, and taxation.
Where this major leads
Occupations most often associated with this major, from the federal BLS+O*NET crosswalk. Job-growth projections and median wages are national.
| Occupation | Median wage | Job growth | Typical education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postsecondary teachers, all other | $78k | +1.8% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Facilities managers | $105k | +3.8% | Bachelor's degree |
| Archivists | $62k | +3.8% | Master's degree |
| Historians | $74k | +2.2% | Master's degree |
Earnings at a glance
Median graduate earnings from the federal College Scorecard, 5 and 10 years out.
Median 5-year earnings
$51k
Top colleges for Historic Preservation and Conservation, General
Ranked by annual completions at the associate's or bachelor's level — a proxy for program scale.
| College | Location | Assoc. | Bach. | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Mary Washington | Fredericksburg, VA | 0 | 26 | 26 |
| College of Charleston | Charleston, SC | 0 | 23 | 23 |
| University of Delaware | Newark, DE | 0 | 14 | 14 |
| Southeast Missouri State University | Cape Girardeau, MO | 0 | 13 | 13 |
| Salve Regina University | Newport, RI | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Roger Williams University | Bristol, RI | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Belmont College | St Clairsville, OH | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Temple University | Philadelphia, PA | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Clatsop Community College | Astoria, OR | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Savannah College of Art and Design | Savannah, GA | 0 | 1 | 1 |