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2026 Best Historic Preservation & Conservation Master’s Degree Schools

4 Colleges in the United States
67 Historic Preservation & Conservation Degrees Awarded
$52,959 Avg Early-Career Salary

Historic Preservation & Conservation is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 51 schools to find the best for historic preservation & conservation students.

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Best Schools for Historic Preservation & Conservation in the United States

Below are the best historic preservation & conservation schools at the master’s degree level, ranked by the quality of the education they deliver.

Top Schools in Historic Preservation & Conservation

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Our analysis ranked Columbia University In The City Of New York the best school in the country for a degree in historic preservation & conservation. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. Columbia University In The City Of New York awarded about 26 historic preservation & conservation degrees in the most recent data year. Historic Preservation & Conservation graduates of Columbia University In The City Of New York earn a median of $53,920 early in their careers. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduates carry a median of $23,258 in student loans. More information about a degree in historic preservation & conservation from Columbia University In The City Of New York

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Students looking for a strong historic preservation & conservation program will find one at University Of Delaware, which ranked #2. University Of Delaware is a very large public school located in the suburb of Newark. University Of Delaware graduates 82% of students within six years. About 10 historic preservation & conservation degrees were awarded at University Of Delaware in the most recent year. Historic Preservation & Conservation graduates of University Of Delaware earn a median of $54,155 early in their careers. University Of Delaware graduates carry a median of $24,861 in student loans. More information about a degree in historic preservation & conservation from University Of Delaware

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Clemson University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in historic preservation & conservation, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. Clemson University awarded about 20 historic preservation & conservation degrees in the most recent data year. Historic Preservation & Conservation graduates of Clemson University earn a median of $53,834 early in their careers. Clemson University graduates carry a median of $23,783 in student loans. More information about a degree in historic preservation & conservation from Clemson University

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Students looking for a strong historic preservation & conservation program will find one at University Of Georgia, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a very large public university. University Of Georgia graduates 90% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 historic preservation & conservation students who graduated with this degree at University Of Georgia in the most recent data year. Graduates of the historic preservation & conservation program make about $49,925 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,792. More information about a degree in historic preservation & conservation from University Of Georgia

Other Historic Preservation & Conservation Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare Historic Preservation & Conservation rankings across degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Historic Preservation & Conservation
Associate's Degrees in Historic Preservation & Conservation
Bachelor's Degrees in Historic Preservation & Conservation
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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 51 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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