Museum Studies at University of Kansas
If you are interested in studying Museum Studies, take a look at what University of Kansas. Get started with the following essential facts.
University of Kansas is located in Lawrence, KS.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 18 museum studies degrees were granted at University of Kansas.
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Online Class Availability at University of Kansas
Online coursework is an option at University of Kansas. Among 29,792 students, 3,126 (10%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,681 (36%) took at least some classes online.
Museum Studies Rankings at University of Kansas
Rankings can help you compare University of Kansas’s Museum Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kansas | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Kansas | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #1 of 2 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #2 of 2 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #10 of 25 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #12 of 26 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the student demographics for Museum Studies graduates at University of Kansas, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Museum Studies graduates at University of Kansas are 83% women (15) and 17% men (3).
Museum Studies Master’s Program at University of Kansas
Among the 15 master’s museum studies degrees awarded at University of Kansas, 80% were women (12) and 20% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Museum Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Kansas.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 10 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 33% of Museum Studies master’s degree recipients at University of Kansas, higher than the national average of 27%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Museum Studies Concentrations at University of Kansas
This Museum Studies program at University of Kansas breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Museology/Museum Studies | 18 |
Best-Paid Careers for Museum Studies Graduates
Those who complete Museum Studies program at University of Kansas work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Museum Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Curators | $79,764 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
| Archivists | $53,759 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.