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
4
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$11,951
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$38,265
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Clemson University
Grad rate: 86.6% |
SC | +$120,592 | $51,479 | $34,494 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Savannah College of Art and Design
Grad rate: 71.5% |
GA | +$10,920 | $48,513 | $59,670 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
College of Charleston
Grad rate: 64.8% |
SC | -$14,042 | $44,371 | $30,731 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Eastern Michigan University
Grad rate: 45.5% |
MI | -$165,276 | $36,553 | $28,168 | N/A | 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.