Art History Degree

The art history program at Kean 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 New Jersey colleges that offer art history degrees.

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Kean University

37 Myrtle Ave, Dover, NJ

Kean, a public institution, offers a large number of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Union, NJ, it offers a suburban setting for students to study in. Approximately sixteen thousand students are enrolled per year at Kean University.

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

• Psychology
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Education
• Security And Protective Services
• English Language And Literature

Students applying for admission are most often asked to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. Most students accepted to Kean University score in-between 840 - 1020 on the SAT. Kean admits approximately 70 percent of students applying yearly. Of those accepted, around 42 percent enrolled. More information on admissions can be found at kean.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay nearly $11,000, while nonresidents pay $18,000 per year. The cost of on-campus housing is about $12,000 annually. Students enrolled at Kean may qualify for aid which is usually loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

The Kean University Cougars participate in several athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Available athletic programs offered:

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

To see a full list of areas of study, enrollment information, financial aid details, and more, please take a look at the school's website at kean.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Art History Program

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Average Annual Salary: $72550
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 890
  • Average Annual Salary: $66940

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 40
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.27
  • Average Annual Salary: $60880

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $21.87
  • Average Annual Salary: $45480
• Newark, NJ-PA Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 60
  • Average Hourly Rate: $26.93
  • Average Annual Salary: $56020

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

• Nassau County-Suffolk County, NY Metropolitan Division
  • Total Employment: 30
  • Average Hourly Rate: $20.34
  • Average Annual Salary: $42300

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