Art History Degree

The art history program at Bowdoin 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 Maine colleges that offer art history degrees.

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Bowdoin College

99 Farm Road, Bangor, ME

Bowdoin College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps 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 Brunswick, Maine, which is a predominantly rural area. Bowdoin College has a yearly student enrollment of nearly a thousand.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Social Sciences
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• English Language And Literature
• History

To be considered for admissions, you may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. The most common standardized test scores among students admitted to this school are within the range of 30 to 33 on the ACT, or 2000 to 2250 on the SAT exam. Only 16% of applicants are accepted to the school due to the huge number of applicants and the intense competition for the limited enrollment spaces available. More information regarding admissions can be found at bowdoin.edu.

Tuition is approximately $47,000 annually, though it may vary based on different types of circumstances. Students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. On-campus housing is available for students, which costs approximately $6,000 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements.

The mascot for Bowdoin College is the "Polar Bears", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)

Contact information, academics information, programs offered, and more can be viewed on school's website at http://www.bowdoin.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Art History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Bowdoin College offers a bachelor's degree program in art history.

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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

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).