Art History Degree

The art history program at Lake Forest 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 Illinois colleges that offer art history degrees.

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Lake Forest College

19351 W Washington St., Grayslake, IL

Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest, Illinois, which is a predominantly suburban area. Lake Forest College has a yearly student enrollment of around a thousand.

Areas of study offered at Lake Forest College include:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• English Language And Literature
• Social Sciences
• Communications And Journalism
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. This school admits around 50 percent of applicants yearly. Of those admitted, nearly 24 percent of students registered for enrollment. More information on admissions can be found at lakeforest.edu.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $41,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's tuition calculator to get a more personalized estimate of costs. Housing may be available for those who wish to live on-campus for a cost of $4,700 annually. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Lake Forest College Foresters participate in a number of athletic programs, as part of the NCAA organization. Athletic programs offered include:

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

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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 1
  • Average Annual Salary: $80560
• Lake County-Kenosha County, IL-WI Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Annual Salary: $47440

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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.62
  • Average Annual Salary: $59520

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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 330
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.15
  • Average Annual Salary: $60630

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

• Chicago-Naperville-Arlington Heights, IL Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 490
  • Average Hourly Rate: $19.97
  • Average Annual Salary: $41550

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