Museum Studies Associate Degrees
A associate degree in Museum Studies is offered at 77 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aassociate degree in Museum Studies. This major attracts roughly equal numbers of men and women. Around 50% of these students are from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Education Levels of Museum Studies Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 838 students earned theirMuseum Studies majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Museum Studies at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 18 |
| Associate’s Degree (this page) | 2 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 56 |
| Master’s Degree | 762 |
Earnings of Museum Studies Majors With Associate Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding aassociate degree in Museum Studies of $48,087 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $37,423 |
| 4 years | $48,087 |
| 5 years | $52,441 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
A associate degree in Museum Studies is about equally as popular with men as it is with women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1 |
| Women | 1 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Museum Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1 | 50.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 50.0% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Museum Studies Programs for Associate Degrees
There are 95 colleges that offer a associate degree in Museum Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Museum Studies students seeking a associate degree is Johns Hopkins University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their associate degree in Museum Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Museum Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their associate degree in Museum Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
George Washington University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Museum Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their associate degree in Museum Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Museum Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Graduate School and University Center is a popular choice for Museum Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in Museum Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Museum Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Museum Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their associate degree in Museum Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Museum Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Museum Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their associate degree in Museum Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Museum Studies. This school awarded 26 associate degrees in Museum Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Museum Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
SUNY Oneonta is a popular choice for Museum Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their associate degree in Museum Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Museum Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa is a popular choice for Museum Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their associate degree in Museum Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Museum Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Ohio University-Main Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Museum Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their associate degree in Museum Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Museum Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kansas is a popular choice for Museum Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 18 associate degrees in Museum Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Museum Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of San Francisco comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Museum Studies. This school awarded 18 associate degrees in Museum Studies in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Museum Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in Museum Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University is a popular choice for Museum Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in Museum Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Museum Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Tufts University comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Museum Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their associate degree in Museum Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Museum Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Indianapolis comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Museum Studies. This school awarded 15 associate degrees in Museum Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Museum Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin is a popular choice for Museum Studies majors seeking their associate degree. This school awarded 15 associate degrees in Museum Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Museum Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus is a popular choice for Museum Studies majors seeking their associate degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their associate degree in Museum Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Museum Studies. This school awarded 13 associate degrees in Museum Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Museum Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Fashion Institute of Technology comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering associate degrees in Museum Studies. This school awarded 12 associate degrees in Museum Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their associate degree in Museum Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Museum Studies Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Museology/Museum Studies | 838 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Museum Studies that also offer associate degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 30,141 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 28,033 |
| Data Analytics | 12,891 |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | 10,355 |
| Data Science | 7,716 |
References
The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
More about our data sources and methodologies.