Art History Degree

The art history program at Pratt Institute – Main 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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Pratt Institute – Main

Also known as Pratt Institute

1 Chrisfield Avenue, Johnson City, NY

Pratt Institute - Main is a nonprofit private institution located in Brooklyn, NY and provides a large number of educational opportunities for students. Pratt Institute - Main has an annual student enrollment of approximately 4,600.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Pratt Institute - Main offers:

• Visual And Performing Arts
• Library Science
• Architecture
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Interdisciplinary Studies

Students applying for admission are most often required to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested letters of recommendations, which will then be reviewed by the admissions office. Students may take either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions to Pratt Institute - Main. A score in a range of 1530 - 1900 on the SAT, or 23 - 29 for the ACT is common among admitted students. This school has an acceptance rate of around 65 percent of which only 27 percent decided to attend. More information on admissions can be found at pratt.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $43,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should use the school's price of attendance calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. On-campus housing is available for students and costs approximately $7,200 for the year. Financial aid may be provided to students that meet the required requirements by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Students who would like to get more about Pratt Institute - Main may take a look at their website at http://www.pratt.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Art History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Pratt Institute – Main has offered the following program levels for students:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
• Master's Degree
• Post-Masters Certificate

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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

Salary & Wages

• Binghamton, NY
  • Total Employment: 130
  • Average Annual Salary: $77330

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).