Art History Degree

The art history program at Lesley University 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 Massachusetts colleges that offer art history degrees.

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Lesley University

170 Governors Ave, Medford, MA

Lesley University provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts and operated as a private institution. Enrollment at Lesley University is nearly six thousand per year.

Areas of study available at Lesley University include but are not limited to:

• Education
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Liberal Arts And Sciences
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Psychology

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit any transcripts or test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions office. The majority of students accepted to this school have an SAT score in a range of 1420 to 1740, or an ACT score within the range of 21 to 25. 66% of those who apply are admitted to Lesley University, of which 20 percent choose to attend.

Tuition is approximately $34,000 annually, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students may check the school's tuition calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. Housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is around $9,000. This school may offer financial aid for students who qualify by way of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Lesley University has several athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)

Students may visit the website to obtain a complete list of academic programs offered, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Art History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Lesley University 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).