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Museum Studies Schools in Illinois

34 students earned Museum Studies degrees in Illinois in the 2020-2021 year.

A Museum Studies major is the 221st most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Museum Studies Majors in Illinois

Museum Studies majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 31
Post-Master’s Certificate 3
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 3

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a museum studies major is more popular with women than with men.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of museum studies majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.8%
  • Black or African American: 11.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 20.6%
  • White: 47.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 2.9%
  • Other Races: 8.8%
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Jobs for Museum Studies Grads in Illinois

In this state, there are 1,490 people employed in jobs related to a museum studies degree, compared to 31,750 nationwide.

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Wages for Museum Studies Jobs in Illinois

Museum Studies grads earn an average of $56,420 in the state and $56,400 nationwide.

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There are 3 colleges in Illinois that offer museum studies degrees. Learn about the most popular 3 below:

19 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

The 2.50% student loan default rate is lower than average. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $49,099 after earning their degree at this institution. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,490 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $15,305. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The 7.90% student loan default rate is lower than average.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.51 years to graduate. 93% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. A typical student attending SIUE will pay a net price of $14,462.

Museum Studies Careers in IL

Some of the careers museum studies majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Archivists 10% $60,580
Museum Technicians and Conservators 10% $42,870
Curators 10% $49,680

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to museum studies.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Biological & Physical Science 4,791
Mathematics & Computer Science 265
Sustainability Science 228
Other Interdisciplinary Studies 168
Human Computer Interaction 155
International Studies 121
Systems Theory 78
Nutrition Science 77

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