Art History Degree

The art history program at Bard College prepares students for careers as curators in museums or galleries, art administrators, heritage officers or auctioneers. The program focuses on historical development of art as social and intellectual phenomenon, as well as analyzing works of art and art conservation. Program courses include: theory of art, art history research methods, connoisseurship, the preservation and conservation of works of art, and the study of specific periods, cultures, styles, and themes. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer art history degrees.

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Bard College

610 W 112 St, New York, NY

Bard College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Annandale-On-Hudson, New York, which is a predominantly rural area. Bard College has a yearly student enrollment of over 2,300.

Students may select from a few areas of study, including:

• Liberal Arts
• Social Sciences
• Fine Studio Arts
• English Language and Literature, Letters
• Secondary Education
• Art History

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Bard College accepts roughly 30% of applicants. Of those admitted, nearly 25% of students enrolled. More information from the admissions office can be found at bard.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $48,000 annually, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's tuition calculator to determine cost. The cost of on-campus housing is estimated to be $6,800 annually. Some students at this school may be eligible for financial aid, which is typically offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The mascot for Bard College is the "Raptors", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the NCAA. Sports available:

• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Lacrosse (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)
• Squash (NCAA Division III)

Students may visit the Bard College website to obtain a complete list of programs offered, admissions information, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Art History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Bard College has offered the following academic levels for students:

• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree

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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

Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in drama, music, and the arts including fine and applied art, such as painting and sculpture, or design and crafts. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.8% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Average Annual Salary: $72550
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 890
  • Average Annual Salary: $66940

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.27
  • Average Annual Salary: $60880

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.87
  • Average Annual Salary: $45480
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.93
  • Average Annual Salary: $56020

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 30
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.34
  • Average Annual Salary: $42300

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