Art History Degree

The art history program at Pepperdine 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 California colleges that offer art history degrees.

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Pepperdine University

1570 E Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA

Pepperdine University, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Malibu, CA, it resides in a rural setting for students to study in. The Churches of Christ affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and mission that defines the school. Enrollment at Pepperdine University exceeds 7,600 annually.

Students may select from many areas of study, including:

• Business And Marketing Studies
• Legal Professions And Studies
• Psychology
• Education

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, transcripts, records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. The majority of students at this school scored in a range of 1660 to 1990 on the SAT exam. 32% of those students that apply are admitted to Pepperdine University, of which 23 percent choose to enroll. More information regarding admissions can be found at pepperdine.edu.

Tuition is approximately $45,000 annually, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's the Pepperdine University tuition calculator to find what your personalized cost of attendance would be. School housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is around $10,000. This school may offer financial aid for students that are eligible as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The mascot for Pepperdine University is the "Waves", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through oversight by the NCAA. Athletic programs offered may include:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Soccer (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Swimming (NCAA Division I-AAA)

Students Enrolled in the Art History Program

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