Art History Degree

The art history program at SUNY at Albany 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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SUNY at Albany

80 Eaton Street, Morrisville, NY

SUNY at Albany, a public institution, offers a large number of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Albany, New York, the school offers an urban setting for students to study in. Nearly eighteen thousand students enroll at University at Albany yearly.

Students can choose from a few areas of study, including but not limited to:

• Psychology
• English Language And Literature
• Business And Marketing Studies
• Social Sciences
• History

Students applying for admission are generally asked to submit an application, school records, standardized test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Most students admitted to University at Albany earn an SAT score within the range of 1030 to 1200, or an ACT score within the range of 22 to 26. 47% of students that apply are admitted to University at Albany, of which 22 percent choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at albany.edu.

The cost of tuition is different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay close to $7,900, while nonresidents pay $17,000 for the year. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $7,500 for the year. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the necessary requirements in the form of loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.

This school has a variety of athletic programs overseen by the NCAA. Sports available may include but not limited to:

• Baseball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Basketball (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Field Hockey (NCAA Division I-AA)
• Football (NCAA Division I-AA)

Students can visit the University at Albany website to obtain a complete list of areas of study, financial aid details, and more.

Students Enrolled in the Art History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. SUNY at Albany 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

• Syracuse, NY
  • Total Employment: 230
  • Average Annual Salary: $59910

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).