Art History Degree

The art history program at Manhattanville 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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Manhattanville College

130 Claremont Avenue, New York, NY

Manhattanville College provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Purchase, New York and operated as a private institution. Mville has an annual student enrollment of about two thousand.

Areas of study available at Manhattanville College include but are not limited to:

• Education
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Communications And Journalism

Students applying for admission are generally required to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. Mville admits around 60 percent of applicants yearly. Of those students accepted, nearly 17 percent attended the school. More information from the admissions office can be found at mville.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $39,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their costs. The price of on-campus housing is about $9,500 per year. Some students at Mville may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Mville "Valiants" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division III)
• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division III)

Students can visit the Manhattanville College website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, programs, student services, and more.

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).