Museum Studies Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 77 schools in the United States where you can earn abachelor’s degree in Museum Studies. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were women, and25% were students 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 | 2 |
| Bachelor’s Degree (this page) | 56 |
| Master’s Degree | 762 |
Earnings of Museum Studies Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with abachelor’s degree in Museum Studies of $48,087 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses.
| 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Museum Studies students with their bachelor’s degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with female students. About 82.1% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 10 |
| Women | 46 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Museum Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42 | 75.0% |
| Asian | 1 | 1.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 | 8.9% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 5.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 1.8% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 1.8% |
| Race Unknown | 3 | 5.4% |
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Museum Studies Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 95 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in Museum Studies. Learn more about the most popular below:
Johns Hopkins University tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Museum Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 101 bachelor's 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.
Harvard University is a popular choice for Museum Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 85 bachelor's 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.
George Washington University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Museum Studies. This school awarded 55 bachelor's degrees in Museum Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Museum Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
CUNY Graduate School and University Center comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Museum Studies. This school awarded 29 bachelor's 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.
New York University comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Museum Studies. This school awarded 29 bachelor's degrees in Museum Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Museum Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Georgia is a popular choice for Museum Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 27 bachelor's degrees in Museum Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Museum Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Museum Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their bachelor's 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.
SUNY Oneonta comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Museum Studies. This school awarded 25 bachelor's degrees in Museum Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Museum Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Iowa comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Museum Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their bachelor's 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.
Ohio University-Main Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Museum Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in Museum Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Museum Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Kansas comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Museum Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their bachelor's degree in Museum Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Museum Studies. This school awarded 18 bachelor's degrees in Museum Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Museum Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Museum Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in Museum Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's degree in Museum Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University is a popular choice for Museum Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their bachelor's degree in Museum Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degrees in Museum Studies. This school awarded 16 bachelor's 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.
Indiana University-Indianapolis comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Museum Studies. This school awarded 15 bachelor's degrees in Museum Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their bachelor's degree in Museum Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their bachelor's 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 bachelor's degree. This school awarded 13 bachelor's 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.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is a popular choice for Museum Studies majors seeking their bachelor's degree. This school awarded 13 bachelor's 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.
Fashion Institute of Technology comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in Museum Studies. This school awarded 12 bachelor's 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.
Museum Studies Focus Areas
| 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 bachelor’s 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
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