Historic Preservation
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Historic Preservation (BS) Degree Map
Explore the courses you'll need to complete your degree.
Outcomes & Careers
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85%
Successful Outcomes Rate
Students graduating with degrees from the Department of History and Anthropology report being employed or furthering their education six months after graduation.
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$57k
Archivist
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for archivist is $57,100.
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$57k
Curator
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a curator is $57,100.
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$74k
Historian
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the mean annual salary for a historian is $74,050.
As a historic preservation major, you’ll learn to analyze and document the built environment through course work and unique hands-on learning opportunities. You’ll complete a minimum of 120 credit hours to complete this degree, including the general education requirements and at least 39 senior division hours.
What will it cost?
“ Being able to be a part of the historic preservation department, I feel very, very grateful. The opportunities that I have been given has allowed me to really flourish as a preservationist and also as a student. They allow me to use the skills that I've already had and expand upon those to really build my resume, and build what I will do in my career! ”
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Accelerated Master’s Degree
Southeast offers an accelerated master’s degree for current students. You can get both undergraduate and graduate credit for some 500 level courses, meaning you can graduate with a master's degree sooner.
Alumna
"The program is very hands-on and you really learn practical skills as opposed to just sitting and listening to lecture after lecture. The professors are passionate about what they teach, and you leave the classroom genuinely feeling like you learned something that you will carry forward with you in life."
Kelsey Barnett
Getting the Job
Your education is just one piece to launching an extraordinary career. Once you’ve mastered the material, you still have to find the job you want, make the right connections, sell your knowledge and experience—and if all this is giving you anxiety, don’t panic. SEMO’s Career Services office is here to help you with the next step. They’ll provide the expertise and support you need, so you’re landing your dream job in no time.
Experiential Learning in History and Antrhopology
Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701