The Museum Studies major builds core foundations in this discipline and prepares students with practical, career-relevant skills. Use RoEDU™ to find programs that match your goals.
Within History, students often explore key subfields and specializations that provide targeted expertise.
Graduates translate classroom knowledge into real-world impact across sectors through hands-on projects and internships.
As part of History, this major connects to diverse, high-demand fields and interdisciplinary pathways.
Typical starting pay soon after graduation.
Estimated after a decade of experience.
Seasoned professionals at ~20 years.
CAGR (compound annual growth rate) summarizes average yearly change across the observed period.
Employment-weighted across mapped SOCs; entry ≈ 85% of median; historical CAGR shown for last 5y; projections capped at 3% CAGR; lifetime is 40-year present value at 3% discount.
Data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024) • Median wages, employment, and growth projections
| Occupation | Median Wage | Total Jobs | Growth Rate | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Postsecondary Teachers, All Other SOC: 25-1199 Occupation: Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $78,490 | 151,530 | N/A | N/A |
Archivists SOC: 25-4011 Occupation: Archivists | $61,570 | 7,050 | N/A | N/A |
Curators SOC: 25-4012 Occupation: Curators | $61,770 | 12,280 | N/A | N/A |
Museum Technicians and Conservators SOC: 25-4013 Occupation: Museum Technicians and Conservators | $47,460 | 13,070 | N/A | N/A |
Historical data from Bureau of Labor Statistics (2020-2024) • Salary trends and employment growth over 5 years
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $78,490 | 151,530 |
| 2023 | $79,870 | 166,980 |
| 2022 | $76,920 | 214,520 |
| 2021 | $78,160 | 199,020 |
| 2020 | $71,950 | 194,740 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $61,570 | 7,050 |
| 2023 | $59,910 | 7,150 |
| 2022 | $58,640 | 7,230 |
| 2021 | $60,050 | 6,120 |
| 2020 | $56,760 | 6,550 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $61,770 | 12,280 |
| 2023 | $61,750 | 12,510 |
| 2022 | $60,380 | 11,620 |
| 2021 | $60,110 | 11,030 |
| 2020 | $56,990 | 11,750 |
| Year | Median Wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $47,460 | 13,070 |
| 2023 | $48,670 | 12,670 |
| 2022 | $47,270 | 12,240 |
| 2021 | $47,630 | 10,960 |
| 2020 | $45,710 | 11,930 |