2026 Best Museum Studies Master’s Degree Schools

#1

Tufts University

Medford, MA

Tufts University tops our 2026 ranking of the best Museum Studies master's degree schools in the United States. Set in Medford, MA, Tufts University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $70,704. Typical Museum Studies student debt is $17,074. Read more about Tufts University

#2

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD

The strong Museum Studies programs at Johns Hopkins University earned it the #2 place in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Baltimore, MD. About 94% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $64,730. Johns Hopkins University Museum Studies students take on a median of $13,426 in debt. See the full Johns Hopkins University profile

#3

Georgetown University

Washington, DC

Georgetown University came in at #3 on this year's Museum Studies ranking in the United States. Based in Washington, DC, Georgetown University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 95% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,089. Typical Museum Studies student debt is $16,483. Get the full Georgetown University report

#4

New York University

New York, NY

Out of the 95 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, New York University landed the #4 spot. Located in New York, NY, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. New York University posts a six-year graduation rate of 88%. In-state tuition and fees run about $62,796. New York University Museum Studies students take on a median of $21,897 in debt. Read more about New York University

#5

University Of San Francisco

San Francisco, CA

You'll be in good company at University Of San Francisco, which ranked #5 this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in San Francisco, CA. About 70% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $60,522. Graduates carry a median of $23,935 in student loans. Get the full University Of San Francisco report

#6

University Of Washington Seattle Campus

Seattle, WA

University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Set in Seattle, WA, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public institution. University Of Washington Seattle Campus graduates 85% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $12,973, with out-of-state students paying around $43,209. University Of Washington Seattle Campus Museum Studies students take on a median of $16,481 in debt. Read more about University Of Washington Seattle Campus

#7

University Of Kansas

Lawrence, KS

University Of Kansas placed #7 among Museum Studies schools in the United States. Set in Lawrence, KS, University Of Kansas is a public institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $12,102, while out-of-state students pay about $30,432. Graduates carry a median of $23,608 in student loans. More on University Of Kansas

#8

George Washington University

Washington, DC

George Washington University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Museum Studies schools. Set in Washington, DC, George Washington University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,710. Students borrow a median of $22,910 to complete their Museum Studies program here. Get the full George Washington University report

#9

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, TX

Texas Tech University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best Museum Studies schools. Based in Lubbock, TX, Texas Tech University is a public institution. Texas Tech University posts a six-year graduation rate of 69%. In-state tuition and fees average $11,852, while out-of-state students pay about $24,157. Typical Museum Studies student debt is $24,271. Get the full Texas Tech University report

#10

Suny College At Oneonta

Oneonta, NY

Suny College At Oneonta ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best Museum Studies schools. Located in Oneonta, NY, Suny College At Oneonta is a public institution. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $8,831, while out-of-state students pay about $19,781. Suny College At Oneonta Museum Studies students take on a median of $22,046 in debt. See the full Suny College At Oneonta profile

#11

University Of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, CO

University Of Colorado Boulder landed the #11 spot in the United States this year. Based in Boulder, CO, University Of Colorado Boulder is a public institution. University Of Colorado Boulder graduates 74% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $15,214 in tuition and fees, compared with $42,970 for out-of-state students. The median Museum Studies program debt is $20,373. More on University Of Colorado Boulder

#13

Baylor University

Waco, TX

Baylor University placed #13 among Museum Studies schools in the United States. Set in Waco, TX, Baylor University is a private not-for-profit institution. Baylor University posts a six-year graduation rate of 80%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $58,100. The median Museum Studies program debt is $23,928. More on Baylor University

#14

University Of Florida

Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida landed the #14 spot in the United States this year. Set in Gainesville, FL, University Of Florida is a public institution. University Of Florida graduates 91% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $6,381, while out-of-state students pay about $28,659. The median Museum Studies program debt is $17,669. More on University Of Florida

#15

Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

Indianapolis, IN

Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is a public school based in Indianapolis, IN. Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis graduates 54% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $10,762 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $34,891. Students borrow a median of $23,146 to complete their Museum Studies program here. See the full Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis profile

#16

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University did well this year, earning the #16 position. Located in Syracuse, NY, Syracuse University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $65,528. Students borrow a median of $26,130 to complete their Museum Studies program here. Read the full report on Syracuse University

#17

San Francisco State University

San Francisco, CA

San Francisco State University did well this year, earning the #17 position. Located in San Francisco, CA, San Francisco State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 50%. In-state tuition and fees average $7,846, with out-of-state students paying around $20,446. Graduates carry a median of $17,024 in student loans. Read more about San Francisco State University

#18

University Of New Mexico Main Campus

Albuquerque, NM

University Of New Mexico Main Campus placed #18 among Museum Studies schools in the United States. Based in Albuquerque, NM, University Of New Mexico Main Campus is a public institution. About 54% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,140, compared with $33,060 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $19,738 in student loans. More on University Of New Mexico Main Campus

#18

Ohio University Main Campus

Ohio University Main Campus landed the #18 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Ohio University Main Campus

#19

Middlebury College

Middlebury College came in at #19 in this year's ranking. See the full Middlebury College profile

#20

Wright State University Main Campus

Wright State University Main Campus landed the #20 spot in the United States this year. Get the full Wright State University Main Campus report

#21

University Of Memphis

University Of Memphis landed the #21 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Memphis

#22

University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus came in at #22 in this year's ranking. More on University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

#23

University Of West Georgia

University Of West Georgia landed the #23 spot in the United States this year. Get the full University Of West Georgia report

#24

California College Of The Arts

California College Of The Arts ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best Museum Studies schools. Get the full California College Of The Arts report

#25

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville did well this year, earning the #25 position. Read the full report on Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

#26

University Of South Dakota

University Of South Dakota did well this year, earning the #26 position. Read more about University Of South Dakota

#27

University Of Central Oklahoma

University Of Central Oklahoma ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Museum Studies schools. Read the full report on University Of Central Oklahoma

#28

Wayne State University

Wayne State University ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Museum Studies schools. Read the full report on Wayne State University

#29

Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania

Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania did well this year, earning the #29 position. Read more about Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania

#30

University Of Iowa

University Of Iowa placed #30 among Museum Studies schools in the United States. Get the full University Of Iowa report

#31

University Of St Thomas Minnesota

University Of St Thomas Minnesota did well this year, earning the #31 position. See the full University Of St Thomas Minnesota profile

#32

Eastern Michigan University

Eastern Michigan University did well this year, earning the #32 position. See the full Eastern Michigan University profile

#33

Cuny Queensborough Community College

Cuny Queensborough Community College placed #33 among Museum Studies schools in the United States. More on Cuny Queensborough Community College

#34

Southern Adventist University

Southern Adventist University landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. Read more about Southern Adventist University

#35

Cleveland State University

Cleveland State University placed #35 among Museum Studies schools in the United States. Read the full report on Cleveland State University

#36

University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

University Of Cincinnati Main Campus landed the #36 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Cincinnati Main Campus

#37

University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs

University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs came in at #37 in this year's ranking. Get the full University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs report

#38

Suny College At Buffalo

Suny College At Buffalo ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Museum Studies schools. More on Suny College At Buffalo

#39

Western Illinois University

Western Illinois University did well this year, earning the #39 position. Read more about Western Illinois University

#40

John Tyler Community College

John Tyler Community College ranked #40 on our 2026 list of the best Museum Studies schools. Read more about John Tyler Community College

#41

University Of Minnesota Duluth

University Of Minnesota Duluth landed the #41 spot in the United States this year. Get the full University Of Minnesota Duluth report

#42

Arizona State University

Arizona State University ranked #42 on our 2026 list of the best Museum Studies schools. Read more about Arizona State University

#43

University Of Maryland College Park

University Of Maryland College Park came in at #43 in this year's ranking. Read more about University Of Maryland College Park

#44

University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee

University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee came in at #44 in this year's ranking. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Milwaukee

#45

Missouri State University Springfield

Missouri State University Springfield came in at #45 in this year's ranking. More on Missouri State University Springfield

#46

Randolph College

Randolph College did well this year, earning the #46 position. More on Randolph College

#47

University Of Tulsa

University Of Tulsa placed #47 among Museum Studies schools in the United States. Read more about University Of Tulsa

#48

Cuny Hunter College

Cuny Hunter College ranked #48 on our 2026 list of the best Museum Studies schools. More on Cuny Hunter College

#49

Humboldt State University

Humboldt State University landed the #49 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on Humboldt State University

#50

Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg

Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg landed the #50 spot in the United States this year. More on Pennsylvania State University Penn State Harrisburg