Museum Studies Program

The museum studies program at Walsh University prepares students for careers as a curator, marketing manager, conservator or administrative head of conservation, and director of operations in museums around the world. The program focuses on developing, preparing, organizing, administering, conserving, storing and retrieving artifacts, exhibits, and entire collections in museums and galleries. Program courses include: institutional management, acquisitions, exhibit design, conservation, packing techniques, and public relations. Get more details below including other Ohio colleges that offer museum studies program.

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Walsh University

11724 Detroit Avenue, Lakewood, OH

Walsh University is a nonprofit private institution located in North Canton, OH and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Enrollment at Walsh College is nearly two thousand yearly.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Walsh College offers:

• Health And Clinical Professions
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, you may be asked to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. Either the SAT or ACT exam must be taken in order to be able to apply to Walsh College. Scores between 20 to 24 on the ACT or 930 to 1130 on the SAT are needed to greatly increase your chances for getting accepted. An estimated 80% of all applicant were accepted at this school, with 40% of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $26,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's net price calculator to identify their costs. Student housing is available for students and costs about $6,300 annually. Students attending this school may be eligible for aid which is generally grants and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Walsh College through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs available may include:

• Baseball (NAIA Division II)
• Basketball (NAIA Division II)
• Track & Field (NAIA Division II)
• Football (NAIA Division II)
• Golf (NAIA Division II)

For a complete list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, admissions information, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.walsh.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Museum Studies Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Walsh University offers a bachelor's degree program in museum studies.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Archivists

Description

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

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, archivists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.8% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Cleveland-Elyria, OH
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.14
  • Average Annual Salary: $48140

Curators

Description

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.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, curators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.0% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Cleveland-Elyria, OH
  • Total Employment: 90
  • Average Hourly Rate: $27.20
  • Average Annual Salary: $56580

Museum Technicians and Conservators

Description

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.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, museum technicians and conservators employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.2% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Cleveland-Elyria, OH
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $24.86
  • Average Annual Salary: $51700

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).