Museology Museum Studies Major

Description: A program that focuses on the attitudes, knowledge, and skills required to develop, prepare, organize, administer, conserve, store and retrieve artifacts, exhibits and entire collections in museums and galleries, and that prepares individuals to assume curatorial, technical and managerial positions in museums. Includes instruction in institutional management, acquisition, exhibit design, conservation, packing techniques, and public relations. Is Museology Museum Studies the right major for you?
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Museology Museum Studies Major

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Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$49,190

Median Hourly Wage

$23.65*

Total Employed Nationally

5,030


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2010 wage data external site and 2008-2018 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.