Art History Degree

The art history program at University of San Francisco 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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University of San Francisco (SFTS)

105 Seminary Road, San Anselmo, CA

University of San Francisco provides a variety of degree programs for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in San Francisco, California and operated as a private institution. The school's Roman Catholic affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's mission. USF has a yearly student enrollment of approximately 9,600.

Students can choose from several areas of study, including:

• Legal Professions And Studies
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Psychology
• Health And Clinical Professions
• Recreation And Fitness Studies

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, write a personal statement, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Either the ACT or SAT exam can be taken to apply to USF. Scores in a range of 23 to 27 on the ACT or 1550 to 1880 on the SAT are required to greatly increase your chances for getting accepted. This school accepts around 60 percent of applicants. Of those students accepted, about 17 percent registered for enrollment. More information regarding admissions can be found at usfca.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $41,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Student housing is available for students, and generally costs around $9,100 for the year. Some students at this school may qualify for financial aid, which is typically provided in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The University of San Francisco "Dons" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Track & Field (NCAA Division I-AAA)
• Golf (NCAA Division I-AAA)

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

Students Enrolled in the Art History Program

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

Salary & Wages

• Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Average Annual Salary: $83850
• San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 2
  • Average Annual Salary: $88960

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

Salary & Wages

• San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $35.65
  • Average Annual Salary: $74150

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

• Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 50
  • Average Hourly Rate: $25.58
  • Average Annual Salary: $53210
• San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 240
  • Average Hourly Rate: $50.15
  • Average Annual Salary: $104320

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

• Oakland-Hayward-Berkeley, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 80
  • Average Hourly Rate: $18.88
  • Average Annual Salary: $39260
• San Francisco-Redwood City-South San Francisco, CA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 300
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.54
  • Average Annual Salary: $55190

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