by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how C of C ranks among other schools offering degrees in historic preservation.
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The bachelor's program at C of C was ranked #4 on College Factual's Best Schools for historic preservation list. It is also ranked #1 in South Carolina.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Historic Preservation Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Best Historic Preservation Schools | 4 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, College of Charleston handed out 17 bachelor's degrees in historic preservation. This is a decrease of 41% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in historic preservation from C of C. This makes it the #12 most popular school for historic preservation master’s degree candidates in the country.
Historic Preservation majors who earn their bachelor's degree from C of C go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $35,326 a year. This is about the same as the yearly salary of allhistoric preservation bachelor's degree recipients across the nation.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at C of C paid an average of $1,517 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $522 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,518 | $36,398 |
| Fees | $460 | $460 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,454 | $1,454 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,032 | $14,032 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $4,632 | $4,632 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in historic preservation from C of C. About 24% were men and 76% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at C of C are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 88% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of Charleston with a bachelor's in historic preservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the C of C historic preservation bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the C of C Online Learning page.
Of the 12 students who earned a master's degree in Historic Preservation from C of C in 2021-2022, 33% were men and 67% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from College of Charleston with a master's in historic preservation.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the historic preservation majors at College of Charleston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| International Studies | 45 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 20 |
| Data Science | 7 |
| Sustainability Science | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.