Museum Studies Undergraduate Certificates
A undergraduate certificate in Museum Studies is offered at 77 colleges in the United States, where you can earn aundergraduate certificate in Museum Studies. In recent years, the majority of students earning degrees in this area were women, and about11% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 5.6% 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 (this page) | 18 |
| Associate’s Degree | 2 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 56 |
| Master’s Degree | 762 |
Earnings of Museum Studies Majors With Undergraduate Certificates (All Award Levels)
Federal data tracks the median salary for graduates with aundergraduate certificate 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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for Museum Studies students with their undergraduate certificate.
Student Diversity
More women than men pursue their undergraduate certificate in Museum Studies. About 66.7% of graduates with this degree are women.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 6 |
| Women | 12 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Museum Studies graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15 | 83.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 11.1% |
| International Students | 1 | 5.6% |
This degree is moderately popular with international students. Around 5.6% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Museum Studies Programs for Undergraduate Certificates
There are 95 colleges that offer a undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 101 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Museum Studies. This school awarded 85 undergraduate certificates in Museum Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Museum Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
George Washington University comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Museum Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their undergraduate certificate in Museum Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 29 undergraduate certificates in Museum Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Museum Studies. This school awarded 29 undergraduate certificates in Museum Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 is a popular choice for Museum Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 26 undergraduate certificates 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.
SUNY Oneonta comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Museum Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 25 people received their undergraduate certificate in Museum Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Museum Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 22 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Museum Studies. This school awarded 18 undergraduate certificates 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 Kansas is a popular choice for Museum Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 18 undergraduate certificates 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 undergraduate certificates in Museum Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their undergraduate certificate in Museum Studies from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Georgetown University is a popular choice for Museum Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their undergraduate certificate in Museum Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate in Museum Studies here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas Tech University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering undergraduate certificates in Museum Studies. This school awarded 16 undergraduate certificates in Museum Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Museum Studies. This school awarded 16 undergraduate certificates 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 is a popular choice for Museum Studies majors seeking their undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their undergraduate certificate in Museum Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. This school awarded 15 undergraduate certificates in Museum Studies in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificate. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Museum Studies. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their undergraduate certificate in Museum Studies from this school. Graduates who complete their undergraduate certificate 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 undergraduate certificates in Museum Studies. This school awarded 12 undergraduate certificates 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 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 undergraduate certificates.
| 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.