Museology/Museum Studies at Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL · Master's Degree · about 10 graduates a year
Western Illinois University graduates in museology/museum studies earn 19% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Western Illinois University Compares for Museology/Museum Studies
All 12 colleges reporting museology/museum studies earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | $68,582 | $62,405 | #1 | $28,124 |
| 2 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $62,965 | $55,174 | #2 | $41,215 |
| 3 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $61,632 | $54,089 | #3 | $41,463 |
| 4 | George Washington University Washington, DC | $59,584 | $52,211 | #4 | $42,498 |
| 5 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $55,996 | $51,504 | #5 | $32,388 |
| 6 | Tufts University Medford, MA | $51,775 | $45,593 | #8 | $31,434 |
| 7 | SUNY Oneonta Oneonta, NY | $50,499 | $48,065 | #7 | $40,063 |
| 8 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $49,683 | $43,751 | #9 | $44,792 |
| 9 | Indiana University-Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN | $47,477 | $50,934 | #6 | $31,415 |
| 10 | Western Illinois University Macomb, IL | $43,387 | $42,627 | #10 | $31,788 |
| 11 | Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | $42,914 | $40,845 | #12 | $31,080 |
| 12 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $40,956 | $41,640 | #11 | $32,400 |
Other Majors at Western Illinois University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $87,182 | $68,648 | #241 of 349 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $85,383 | $78,675 | #68 of 453 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $85,221 | $63,284 | #578 of 861 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $78,861 | $49,381 | #24 of 115 |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | $63,099 | $60,911 | #66 of 82 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $60,627 | $57,135 | #172 of 285 |
| Biology | $57,753 | $47,820 | #53 of 57 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $56,934 | $56,611 | #220 of 243 |
| Psychology | $56,378 | — | #80 of 92 |
| English Language and Literature | $55,987 | $42,208 | #32 of 43 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $54,990 | $54,160 | #269 of 380 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $54,783 | $38,630 | #128 of 165 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | $52,028 | $39,284 | #7 of 8 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $51,103 | $42,905 | #276 of 302 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Illinois University museology/museum studies graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $31,788 one year after graduating and $43,387 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Illinois University rank for museology/museum studies?
Among 12 colleges reporting earnings for museology/museum studies graduates, Western Illinois University ranks #10 by median pay four years after graduation, and #10 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is museology/museum studies at Western Illinois University worth it?
Its graduates earn 19% less than the national median for museology/museum studies ($53,692).
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.