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 2021, 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.
Graduates of the master's museum studies program at WIU make a median salary of $25,771. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $36,392.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the museum studies majors at Western Illinois University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in museum studies from WIU. About 25% were men and 75% were women.
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, 83% 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 | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary Studies | 4 |
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