Art History Degree

The art history program at Marymount 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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Marymount Manhattan College (MMC)

3399 North Rd, Poughkeepsie, NY

Marymount Manhattan College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists 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 New York, New York, which is a predominantly urban area. About two thousand students enroll at MMC yearly.

A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:

• Communications And Journalism
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Social Sciences

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit test scores or other school records, which are then studied by the admissions office. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken to apply to this school. Scores between 21 - 26 on the ACT or 1435 - 1730 on the SAT are required to increase the chance of getting accepted. Roughly 80% of all students that applied were admitted at MMC, with 15% of those accepted choosing to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $27,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should use the school's tuition calculator to get a better idea of their costs. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is approximately $13,000. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Students may take a look at the school's http://www.mmm.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Art History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. MMC 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

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).