Location: Cambridge, MA•In-State Tuition: $59,076•Admission Rate: 3%•Avg SAT: 1553
Median Earnings (1yr)
$44,792
89th percentile
Sample: 16 graduates Limited data

Earnings Distribution

How Harvard University graduates compare to all programs nationally

Harvard University earns $45k — 89th percentile among museology/museum studies masters programs.

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

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SchoolIn-State TuitionEarnings (1yr)Earnings (4yr)Median DebtDebt/Earnings
Harvard UniversityCambridge$59,076$44,792———
Tufts UniversityMedford$67,844$31,434———
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 Harvard University, approximately 16% 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.