Art History Degree

The art history program at Skidmore 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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Skidmore College

515 Loudon Rd, Loudonville, NY

Skidmore 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 Saratoga Springs, NY, which is a predominantly suburban area. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled per year at Skidmore College.

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

• English Language And Literature
• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Visual And Performing Arts
• Social Sciences

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. Most common scores among applicants accepted to this school are within the range of 26 - 30 on the ACT, or 1730 - 2030 for the SAT exam. This school has an acceptance rate of around 42 percent of which only 27 percent decided to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found here.

Undergraduate tuition is approximately $47,000 per year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. The cost of on-campus housing is estimated to be $7,400 annually. Some students at Skidmore College may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided as grants or student loans.

The Skidmore College Thoroughbreds participate in a number of intercollegiate athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Athletic programs that are available may include:

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

To see a full list of areas of study, programs, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please visit the school's website at http://cms.skidmore.edu/index.cfm.

Students Enrolled in the Art History Program

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

Students by Gender (2019)

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

Salary & Wages

• Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $32.88
  • Average Annual Salary: $68400

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

• Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $28.21
  • Average Annual Salary: $58670

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