# College of Charleston: Historic Preservation and Conservation (bachelor's)

Charleston, SC. IPEDS 217819, CIP 30.12. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/college-of-charleston/majors/historic-preservation-and-conservation

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $35,326
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $57,635 (U.S. median for this major: $51,229 across 2 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $22,375 (U.S. median $22,812)
- Rank in SC: 1 of 1 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the U.S. median: +$6,406

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.16 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $57,635 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in SC (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,133 | $50,473 | 2.1 years |
| 30-48k | $13,406 | $55,769 | 2.3 years |
| 48-75k | $16,797 | $69,876 | 2.9 years |
| 75-110k | $20,089 | $83,570 | 3.5 years |
| 110k+ | $24,996 | $103,983 | 4.3 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Historic Preservation and Conservation at SC colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of Charleston | $57,635 | $22,375 | $18,960 | 66% |

## Careers
- Facilities Managers (SOC 11-3013): median wage $106,300 Charleston-North Charleston, SC, $103,940 SC, $106,660 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4.6% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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