Museum Studies Program

The museum studies program at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture 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 New Mexico colleges that offer museum studies program.

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Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture

52 University Blvd, Roswell, NM

Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture is a public institution located in Santa Fe, NM and provides a large number of program options for students. As a tribal college, the school's primary function is to serve residents of the reservation and to provide postsecondary educational options for its residents. The lower student/teacher ratio and access to teachers is due primarily to the small student body, nearly 300 students, maintained by Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture.

Students may choose from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Fine Studio Arts
• Native American Studies
• Design and Visual Communications
• Business Administration

The school maintains an open enrollment policy, accepting all students that meet the requirements for admission. Submission of transcripts, records, test scores, and admissions essays may be required for certain programs. More information regarding admissions can be found via the school's primary web portal.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $3,400 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students may visit the school's net price calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is estimated to be $3,000. Students at this school may be eligible for aid which is usually grants and loans.

Contact information, financial aid information, areas of study offered, and more may be accessed on school's website at iaia.edu or simply request information via our page.

Students Enrolled in the Museum Studies Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

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

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

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

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