by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how WIU ranks in comparison to other schools with museum studies programs.
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The museum studies major at WIU is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Museum Studies. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in museum studies from WIU. This makes it the #12 most popular school for museum studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at WIU paid an average of $312 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,359 | $9,359 |
| Fees | $4,726 | $4,726 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,920 | $10,920 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,776 | $1,776 |
Learn more about WIU tuition and fees.
WIU does not offer an online option for its museum studies bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the WIU Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's museum studies program at WIU make a median salary of $31,788. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $36,232.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 13 students earned a master's degree in museum studies from WIU. About 54% of these graduates were women and the other 46% were men.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WIU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 85% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master's in museum studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the museum studies majors at Western Illinois University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Behavioral Science | 9 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 3 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.