Museology/Museum Studies Colleges Under $20,000

Museum Studies programs show dramatic cost variations, from the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture's $12,322 net price to Randolph College's $18,436. Public institutions dominate this field, with four of five options offering in-state tuition under $10,000. The Smithsonian Institution and National Gallery employ hundreds of museum professionals in Washington DC alone, creating strong job pipelines for graduates. Graduation rates span from 24.50% to 51.50%, reflecting different institutional approaches to this specialized field.

Programs

$12,322 – $18,436

Net Price Range

41.4%

Avg. Graduation Rate

5 Museology/Museum Studies Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development Santa Fe, New Mexico	$12,322	$5,801	24.5%	100.0%
2	SUNY Buffalo State University Buffalo, New York	$14,229	$8,486	36.0%	86.0%
3	Central Washington University Ellensburg, Washington	$14,715	$9,192	49.9%	93.5%
4	University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, Colorado	$16,431	$9,712	45.3%	84.8%
5	Randolph College Lynchburg, Virginia	$18,436	$29,010	51.5%	95.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the wide graduation rate gap between these programs?

Graduation rates range from 24.50% at the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture to 51.50% at Randolph College. The Institute serves a specialized student population with unique cultural and economic circumstances. Private liberal arts colleges like Randolph typically maintain higher completion rates through smaller class sizes and additional student support services.

How do public university costs compare for Museum Studies programs?

Public institutions offer significant savings, with in-state tuition ranging from $5,801 to $9,712 across four schools. SUNY Buffalo State provides the strongest value at $8,486 in-state tuition with a 36% graduation rate. Out-of-state students face net prices between $14,229 and $16,431 at these public options.

Does geographic location affect program accessibility?

These five programs span from Santa Fe to Buffalo, with most maintaining acceptance rates above 85%. Central Washington University accepts 93.49% of applicants, while the Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture accepts 100%. Only UCCS falls below 85% acceptance at 84.77%.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.