Art History Degree

The art history program at Salem 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 North Carolina colleges that offer art history degrees.

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Salem College

1315 Oakwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC

Salem College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps 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 Winston Salem, NC, which is a predominantly urban area. The Moravian Church affiliation of this school is an important part of the history, education and curriculum that defines the school. Enrollment at Salem College is nearly a thousand per year.

Areas of study offered at Salem College include but are not limited to:

• Education
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Social Sciences
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Interdisciplinary Studies

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. Students may take either the SAT or ACT scores to be considered for admissions to Salem College. A score between 1360 to 1760 on the SAT, or 19 to 27 for the ACT is usually submitted among accepted students. 60% of those who apply are accepted to this school, of which 47 percent choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $25,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their costs. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus for around a cost of $6,400 for the year. Students enrolled at Salem College may qualify for aid which is generally loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

Salem College has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs available include:

• Basketball (NCAA Division III)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
• Soccer (NCAA Division III)
• Tennis (NCAA Division III)
• Volleyball (NCAA Division III)

Students Enrolled in the Art History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Salem College offers a bachelor's degree program in art history.

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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

• Raleigh, NC
  • Total Employment: 200
  • Average Annual Salary: $50080

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

Salary & Wages

• Raleigh, NC
  • Total Employment: 160
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.51
  • Average Annual Salary: $42660

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

• Raleigh, NC
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.36
  • Average Annual Salary: $42350

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).