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Historic Preservation and Conservation Colleges Under $20,000

Programs with net price under $20,000. See our methodology.

Historic Preservation and Conservation programs show dramatic cost variation, with Salish Kootenai College charging just $9,002 compared to Ursuline College at $18,027. Montana's tribal college provides the most affordable path into a field where federal agencies like the National Park Service employ thousands of specialists nationwide. Delaware offers both budget and premium options, with Delaware State at $15,745 and University of Delaware reaching $16,931, while graduation rates span from 35% to nearly 79% across these six programs.
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Programs
$9,002 – $19,518
Net Price Range
$30,228
Avg. Program Earnings
54.4%
Avg. Graduation Rate

6 Historic Preservation and Conservation Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $9,002 $4,311 35.2%
2 $14,532 $9,496 55.7% 86.3%
3 $15,745 $10,314 38.7% 54.9%
4 $16,931 $16,080 78.8% 73.8%
5 $18,027 $37,860 53.2% 85.1%
6 $19,518 $12,978 65.0% 75.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the massive cost difference between the cheapest and most expensive programs?

Salish Kootenai College costs $9,002 as a tribal institution with special funding, while private Ursuline College reaches $18,027 despite offering similar career preparation. Public universities like Southeast Missouri State fall in between at $14,532, showing how institutional type drives pricing more than program quality.

How do graduation rates vary among affordable preservation programs?

University of Delaware leads with 78.8% graduation rates despite costing $16,931, while Salish Kootenai graduates just 35.2% of students at the lowest price point. Delaware State and Ursuline both hover around 38-53%, suggesting that higher costs don't guarantee better completion rates.

Is geographic location important for preservation career prospects?

College of Charleston graduates earn $30,228 in a region rich with historic architecture and tourism-driven preservation work. Delaware's proximity to Washington DC provides access to Smithsonian and National Trust positions, while Montana offers experience with Native American cultural preservation projects.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.