Researches old buildings to decide which are historically important and should be preserved.
Photographs a 1920s theater threatened with demolition, digs through old permits and newspapers, and writes a nomination for the National Register.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Master's degree, about 6 years after high school. Master's in architectural history or historic preservation.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $60k – $150k.
Majors to look at: Architectural History, Historic Preservation, Art History.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). Estimate.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. AI helps search old permits and photos; walking buildings and judging historic significance stay human.
Classes: AP Art History, AP US History, Drafting or art class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-3093.
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