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Programs in Historic Preservation and Conservation

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Programs for the study of historic preservation and conservation focus on the architectural design principles and building techniques used in historic structures and environments; the process of saving and restoring old buildings and districts; and planning, promoting, and implementing programs to preserve and protect cultural heritage sites and artifacts. Courses may include instruction in architectural history; building conservation techniques; real estate, land-use and tax laws and codes; economics and public policy; historical preservation and conservation; business management; policy analysis; applied economics; historical archaeology; and environmental impact studies.

Top Schools For Historic Preservation and Conservation Programs

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Brown University

Least Selective:
Northland Pioneer College

Largest:
University of Texas - Austin

Smallest:
Bay Mills Community College

Most Expensive:
Carnegie Mellon University

Least Expensive:
Northland Pioneer College

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Cornell University

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University of Florida

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Carnegie Mellon University

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University of Miami

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University of Southern California

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Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
Savannah College of Art & Design
Savannah, GA		$29,570 8,188 55 Certificate (4), Bachelor's (18),
Master's (33)
College of Charleston
Charleston, SC		$21,846 10,146 46 Bachelor's (46), Master's (0)
University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA		$19,590 4,464 30 Bachelor's (30)
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA		$38,970 12,010 30 Certificate (9), Master's (21)
Eastern Michigan University
Ypsilanti, MI		$22,283 17,763 27 Certificate (7), Master's (20)
University of Delaware
Newark, DE		$23,186 17,504 20 Bachelor's (18), Master's (1),
Doctoral (1)
University of Georgia
Athens, GA		$25,740 26,145 18 Master's (18)
Brandeis University
Waltham, MA		$38,762 3,302 15 Master's (15)
University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY		$16,678 19,187 12 Master's (12)
Clemson University
Clemson, SC		$25,388 15,291 11 Certificate (0), Master's (11)
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Historic Preservation and Conservation Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 29 7%
Associate 7 2%
Bachelor's 133 34%
Master's 227 57%
Doctoral 1 0%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 98 25%
Female 299 75%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 5 1%
Black or African American 11 3%
Hispanic or Latino 4 1%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 2 1%
White (Non-Hispanic) 311 80%
Other/Unknown 54 14%
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Historic Preservation and Conservation Internships

Job Title:Head, Rare Books and Special Collections
Description:Job Summary: Provides leadership and strategic direction for Special Collections and Rare Books within the broader context of the University Libraries' plans and goals. Manages the selection, acquisition, preservation, and provision of...
Company:University of Richmond
Location:Richmond, VA
Posted:5/18/2012
Source:Inside Higher Ed
Job Title:Conservator 3
Description:Yale Posting Status CLOSED TO FURTHER APPLICATIONS Original Posting Date 03-Apr-2012 STARS Requisition number 16258BR Department Art Gallery University Job Title Conservator 3 Posting Position Title Conservator of Spanish Paintings...
Company:Yale University
Location:New Haven, CT
Posted:4/6/2012
Source:Yale University
Job Title:Preservation Specialist Cultural Heritage
Description:Job Title:Preservation Specialist (Cultural Heritage) Agency:Smithsonian Institution Job Announcement Number:12R-JC-297755-MPA-OUSHAC SALARY RANGE: $74,872.00 to $115,742.00 / Per Year OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 to Friday, June...
Company:Smithsonian Institute
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:5/28/2012
Source:federalgovernmentjobs.us
Job Title:Book Conservator
Description:General Description: The Senior Book Conservator reports to the Associate Director for the Department of Conservation and Preservation. This position?s main responsibilities include the conservation treatment and care of the Sheridan...
Company:Johns Hopkins University
Location:Baltimore, MD
Posted:5/15/2012
Source:Higher Education Recruitment Consortium
Job Title:Digital Collection Internship (unpaid)
Description:Digital Collection Internship (unpaid) Location:Bronx Zoo Job Type:Volunteers and Interns FLSA:Non-exempt Date:03-26-2012 Job Description: Description: The Wildlife Conservation Society's Photo Collection is preparing its extensive digital...
Company:Wildlife Conservation Society
Location:Bronx, NY
Posted:3/27/2012
Source:Wildlife Conservation Society
Job Title:Holocaust Museum Internships, Collections Management
Description:United States Holocaust Memorial Museum At the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, collections management activities include the + registration, + preservation, + storage, + cataloging, + reference and + reproduction of the thousands...
Company:United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:3/9/2012
Source:The University of Texas School of Information
Job Title:Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Internship
Description:Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery Unpaid Internships Smithsonian Institution The Freer Gallery of Art, along with its sister museum, the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, are the national museums of Asian art at the Smithsonian...
Company:Smithsonian Institution
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:3/9/2012
Source:The University of Texas School of Information
Job Title:Archival Internships (Multiple Positions)
Description:Archival Internships DC Metro Area Internship Opportunities Each internship is unique and offers a variety of duties and requires different skills. Locations will also vary. Please browse our available opportunities and apply to the one(s)...
Company:National Archives and Records Administration
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:3/9/2012
Source:The University of Texas School of Information
Job Title:Archives Technician (Term)
Description:Experience Your America and build a fulfilling career by joining the National Park Service. The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the national park system for the enjoyment,...
Company:IRS
Location:Yosemite National Park, CA
Posted:5/26/2012
Source:IRS
Job Title:Museum Archivist
Description:Museum Archivist University of California Museum of Vertebrate Zoology The Museum of Vertebrate Zoology (MVZ) is a national leader among natural history museums, housing one of the top six vertebrate collections in the US. Our collections...
Company:University of California Berkeley
Location:Berkeley, CA
Posted:5/18/2012
Source:University of California Berkeley

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