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Overview for Historic Preservation and Conservation

A program that focuses on the architectural design principles and building techniques used in historic structures and environments, and the process of saving and restoring old buildings and districts for contemporary use and enjoyment. Includes instruction in architectural history; building conservation techniques; real estate, land-use and tax laws and codes; economics and public policy; and public relations.

Careers for Historic Preservation and Conservation Majors

A major in Historic Preservation and Conservation is highly relevant for the following careers. National averages for wages in each career is provided.

Colleges Offering a Major in Historic Preservation and Conservation

Top 7 U.S. Colleges with the highest percentage of Historic Preservation and Conservation among the 2006-2007 graduating class.

AddInfoCollege Name Degrees Awarded/
Percentage
SelectivityTuition
University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA
 26
(2.8%)
Most Selective$16,968 
Salve Regina University
Newport, RI
 10
(2.2%)
Moderately Selective$26,950 
Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah, GA
 22
(1.8%)
Moderately Selective$24,890 
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College of Charleston
Charleston, SC
 34
(1.7%)
Moderately Selective$20,418 
Roger Williams University
Bristol, RI
 12
(1.4%)
Moderately Selective$25,942 
Ursuline College
Pepper Pike, OH
 1
(0.5%)
 $22,910 
University of Delaware
Newark, DE
 12
(0.4%)
Moderately Selective$18,590 
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Degrees awarded represents the number of bachelor's degrees awarded among the 2006-2007 graduating class.