Median Earnings (1yr)Reported
$42,498
76th percentile

Based on U.S. Department of Education data (October 2025 release).

Earnings Distribution

How George Washington University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Earnings Over Time

How earnings evolve from 1 year to 4 years after graduation

School1 Year4 YearsGrowth
George Washington University$42,498$55,706+31%
Syracuse University$31,080$51,026+64%
Johns Hopkins University$41,463$48,296+16%
SUNY Oneonta$40,063$46,307+16%
University of Washington-Seattle Campus$32,388$43,381+34%

Compare to Similar Programs in District of Columbia

Museology/Museum Studies masters's programs at peer institutions in District of Columbia (2 total in state)

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
George Washington UniversityWashington$64,990$42,498$55,706โ€”โ€”
Georgetown UniversityWashington$65,081$41,215โ€”โ€”โ€”
National Medianโ€”$36,232โ€”โ€”โ€”

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with museology/museum studies graduates

Archivists

Appraise, edit, and direct safekeeping of permanent records and historically valuable documents. Participate in research activities based on archival materials.

$57,100/yrJobs growth:

Curators

Administer collections, such as artwork, collectibles, historic items, or scientific specimens of museums or other institutions. May conduct instructional, research, or public service activities of institution.

$57,100/yrJobs growth:

Museum Technicians and Conservators

Restore, maintain, or prepare objects in museum collections for storage, research, or exhibit. May work with specimens such as fossils, skeletal parts, or botanicals; or artifacts, textiles, or art. May identify and record objects or install and arrange them in exhibits. Includes book or document conservators.

$57,100/yrJobs growth:

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About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At George Washington University, approximately 15% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.