2026 Best Museum Studies Schools in the Southwest Region

Museum Studies programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 12 schools to find the best for museum studies students.

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• Best Museum Studies Schools in the Southwest Region

Best Schools for Museum Studies in the Southwest Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall museum studies education in the Southwest Region.

Top Schools in Museum Studies

1

The University Of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

15 Museum Studies Degrees Awarded

$57,819 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is The University Of Texas At Austin, our #1 school for museum studies. This very large public university is located in the city of Austin. The University Of Texas At Austin graduates 89% of students within six years. The University Of Texas At Austin awarded about 15 museum studies degrees in the most recent data year. Museum Studies graduates of The University Of Texas At Austin earn a median of $57,819 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,275. Read more about the museum studies program at The University Of Texas At Austin

2

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

16 Museum Studies Degrees Awarded

$32,400 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong museum studies program will find one at Texas Tech University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Lubbock, Texas Tech University is a very large public institution. Texas Tech University graduates 69% of students within six years. About 16 museum studies degrees were awarded at Texas Tech University in the most recent year. Museum Studies graduates of Texas Tech University earn a median of $32,400 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,271 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in museum studies from Texas Tech University

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 12 schools evaluated.

• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE), serves as the core of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

More about our data sources and methodologies.