Art History Degree

The art history program at Hobart William Smith Colleges 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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Hobart William Smith Colleges

5200 S Park Ave, Hamburg, NY

Hobart William Smith Colleges 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 Geneva, New York, which is a predominantly rural area. Enrollment at Hobart William Smith Colleges is nearly 2,200 yearly.

Students may pick from many areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Social Sciences
• Psychology
• Communications And Journalism
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Natural Resources And Conservation

To be considered for admissions, applicants may be required to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. Roughly 60% of all applicant were accepted at Hobart William Smith Colleges, with 26% of those admitted choosing to attend.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is around $47,000, but may change yearly. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their personal tuition costs. The price of on-campus housing is estimated to be $6,400 annually. Students attending this school may be eligible for aid which is generally scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Hobart William Smith Colleges through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:

• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)
• Football (NCAA Division III)
• Golf (NCAA Division III)
• Ice Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Students can visit the website to see a complete list of areas of study, admissions information, and more that is available at this school.

Students Enrolled in the Art History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Hobart William Smith Colleges offers a bachelor's degree program in art history.

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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

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

• Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY
  • Total Employment: 490
  • Average Annual Salary: $60430

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

Salary & Wages

• Buffalo-Cheektowaga-Niagara Falls, NY
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.58
  • Average Annual Salary: $38650

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).