Art History Degree

The art history program at Manhattan 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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Manhattan College

254 W 54th St, New York, NY

Manhattan College, located in New York City, New York, was founded in 1853 by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, a Catholic order begun by Saint John Baptist de La Salle, also known as the patron saint of teachers. The school was originally located on the island of Manhattan, but currently resides in the New York City area known as the Bronx.

MC maintains strong ties to Catholic church, and believes in the Lasallian tradition of assisting the underprivileged and disadvantaged through education.  Manhattan College respects all individuals, has faith in God, offers a quality education, inclusive community that celebrates diversity, and a deep seeded concern for the poor and social justice.

Academics

Manhattan College offers undergraduate and graduate level studies through a diverse number of programs administered through its various schools. The school believes in providing a high quality education as outlined by the Lasallian tradition, valuing the nature and need for education at all socio-economic levels.

MC is best known for its engineering program, though the School of Arts is largest in terms of size, with the communications degree its largest program.

Programs offered include:

• Accounting
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Economics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Civil Engineering

Admissions and Financial Aid

Students interested in enrollment at Manhattan College must provide a completed application, all pertinent transcripts, ACT and/or SAT scores, a letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor and a personal essay. Once submitted, the enclosed material will be reviewed and a decision made for admissions.

Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans, scholarships and work study programs. Additionally, students may pay tuition through a payment plan that allows for the payment of a year of tuition over ten months. Financial aid eligibility and awards are determined through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Athletics

The Manhattan College Jaspers participate in a number of intercollegiate sports with the intent of fostering a healthy atmosphere of competition. Athletic programs are supported by the school as they provide the development of useful skills that may be applicable toward the student's academic and professional future. Skills such as teamwork and discipline are highly valuable and necessary for the success in team sports.

Athletic programs at Manhattan College:

• Baseball (Men Only)
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf (Men Only)
• Lacrosse
• Soccer
• Softball (Women Only)
• Swimming
• Indoor Track and Field
• Outdoor Track and Field
• Volleyball (Women Only)
• Tennis (women Only)

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).