Major · CIP 30.12

Historic Preservation and Conservation

31 international students graduated in Historic Preservation and Conservation in the 2024–25 academic year. 82 four-year schools offer it.

Not STEM-designated · OPT up to 12 monthsSocial Sciences & Humanities
31
International graduates, 2024–25
1 bachelor's · 23 master's · 1 doctoral
12 months
OPT after graduation
82
Four-year schools that offer it
3
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Occupations related to Historic Preservation and Conservation

Annual openings and 10-year change: BLS projections 2025-35. Median pay: BLS, May 2025. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings
HistoriansSOC 19-3093 · Usually needs more education300 openings a year · 23 LCA filings300+3%$76,75023
Museum Technicians and ConservatorsSOC 25-40131,600 openings a year · 35 LCA filings1,600+3.6%$51,44035
Urban and Regional PlannersSOC 19-3051 · Usually needs more education3,200 openings a year · 242 LCA filings3,200+3.9%$89,320242

College teaching in this field: Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · usually requires a doctorate

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List · BLS OEWS, May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Methodology