Illinois · Historic Preservation and Conservation

Best Historic Preservation and Conservation institutions in Illinois, ranked by earnings

The Historic Preservation and Conservation program focuses on preserving, conserving, and protecting buildings, landscapes, and artifacts of historical significance. This interdisciplinary field combines elements of history, archaeology,…

Institutions
1
offering CIP 30.12
States offered
9
with a program page
Degrees / yr
1
IPEDS completions 2026
Median grad earnings
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$48,998
IPEDS 2026
Avg graduation rate
67%
IPEDS 2026
State pay · Historians
$97,660
BLS OEWS 2024

1 institutions offering Historic Preservation and Conservation in Illinois

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by completions.

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago Private not-for-profit
167%$48,998

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Historians (SOC 19-3093).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+2.2%
About as fast as average
Openings / yr (US)
~300
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$74,050
typically Master's degree

Top skills

Reading ComprehensionWritingCritical ThinkingSpeakingActive ListeningActive Learning

What Historians earn in Illinois

Jobs in Illinois
30
BLS OEWS May 2024
State average pay
$97,660
median $92,020
Best-paying metro

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$97,660 avg · 30 jobs

Common questions

Answers for students comparing Historic Preservation and Conservation programs in Illinois.

How much do Historians earn in Illinois?+

The average annual wage for Historians in Illinois is $97,660 (median $92,020), across about 30 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2024.

What is the focus of the Historic Preservation and Conservation program?+

The Historic Preservation and Conservation program focuses on preserving, conserving, and protecting buildings, landscapes, and artifacts of historical significance. This interdisciplinary field combines elements of history, archaeology,…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop reading comprehension, writing, critical thinking, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Historians?+

The national job outlook is about +2.2% growth with around 300 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

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