Best Historic Preservation and Conservation Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$262,106
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$29,982
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
College of Charleston
Grad rate: 64.8% |
SC | -$225,750 | $38,369 | $30,731 | $22,375 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Mary Washington
Grad rate: 68.1% |
VA | -$298,463 | $34,493 | $29,234 | $23,250 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best Historic Preservation and Conservation Degrees by State
Browse Historic Preservation and Conservation programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.