Historic Preservation and Conservation

Master's degree · College of Charleston · Charleston, SC

CIP 30.12

—Median earnings 1 year after graduating

$71,178Median earnings 4 years after

$56,946Median earnings 5 years after

—Median federal debt

6Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the master's degree program in Historic Preservation and Conservation at College of Charleston earn a median of $44,371. Nationally, master's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $64,496 four years after graduating (middle half: $48,660–$78,398).

Other programs at College of Charleston

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Business Administration, Management and OperationsMaster's degree$67,635
Computer and Information Sciences, GeneralBachelor's degree$67,438
Information Science/StudiesBachelor's degree$63,069
Finance and Financial Management ServicesBachelor's degree$54,634
Natural Resources Conservation and ResearchMaster's degree$53,928
Public AdministrationMaster's degree$51,115
Geological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesBachelor's degree$49,786
Accounting and Related ServicesBachelor's degree$49,702
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsMaster's degree$47,291
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelor's degree$45,613
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesMaster's degree$45,362
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsBachelor's degree$41,402
Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's degree$41,299
MarketingBachelor's degree$40,723
Special Education and TeachingBachelor's degree$39,832
Hospitality Administration/ManagementBachelor's degree$39,688
ChemistryBachelor's degree$39,208
International BusinessBachelor's degree$37,624
Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's degree$36,903

Frequently asked questions

How much do Historic Preservation and Conservation graduates from College of Charleston make?

The median salary is $44,371 and $56,946 after five years.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.