Museum Studies Master’s Degrees
There are 77 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Museum Studies. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about29% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 4.7% of Museum Studies graduates were international students.
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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 | 56 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 762 |
Earnings of Museum Studies Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Museum Studies of $48,087 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| 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
This degree is more popular with female students. About 84.2% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 80 |
| Women | 426 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Museum Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 336 | 66.4% |
| Asian | 17 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57 | 11.3% |
| Black or African American | 34 | 6.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 26 | 5.1% |
| Race Unknown | 8 | 1.6% |
| International Students | 24 | 4.7% |
This degree is not very popular with international students. Only 4.7% of graduates fall into this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Museum Studies Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 95 colleges that offer a master’s 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 master's degree is Johns Hopkins University. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their master'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.
Harvard University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Museum Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 85 people received their master'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.
George Washington University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Museum Studies. This school awarded 55 master's degrees in Museum Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 29 people received their master's degree in Museum Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degrees in Museum Studies. This school awarded 29 master's degrees in Museum Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degrees in Museum Studies. This school awarded 27 master'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 Washington-Seattle Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Museum Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in Museum Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's 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 master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their master'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.
University of Iowa comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Museum Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their master'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 master's degrees in Museum Studies. This school awarded 18 master's degrees in Museum Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master'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 master's degrees in Museum Studies. This school awarded 18 master'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 San Francisco comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Museum Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in Museum Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Museum Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University is a popular choice for Museum Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 16 master'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.
Texas Tech University is a popular choice for Museum Studies majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master'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.
Tufts University is a popular choice for Museum Studies majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 16 master'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 master's degrees in Museum Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in Museum Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Museum Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Museum Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in Museum Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Museum Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Museum Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master'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.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Museum Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their master'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.
Fashion Institute of Technology comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Museum Studies. This school awarded 12 master's degrees in Museum Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Museum Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Museum Studies Concentrations
| 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 master’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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