Location: Washington, DC•In-State Tuition: $65,081•Admission Rate: 13%•Avg SAT: 1494
Median Earnings (1yr)Small sample
$41,215
71st percentile
Sample: 18 graduates Limited data

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

Earnings Distribution

How Georgetown University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Georgetown University earns $41k — 71th percentile among museology/museum studies masters programs.

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

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 Georgetown University, approximately 10% 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.