Art History Degree

The art history program at SUNY College at New Paltz 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 College at New Paltz

1 College Circle, Geneseo, NY

SUNY College at New Paltz, a public institution, offers an assortment of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in New Paltz, NY, the campus offers a rural setting for students to study in. SUNY College at New Paltz has an annual student enrollment of approximately seven thousand.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs SUNY College at New Paltz offers:

• Education
• English Language And Literature
• Psychology
• Social Sciences

Students applying for admission are usually asked to submit an application, transcripts, standardized test scores and any requested application essays, which will then be reviewed by admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1550 to 1820 on the SAT and between 23 to 27 on the ACT is common among students accepted to SUNY New Paltz. This school has an admissions rate of 37 percent of which only 19 percent decided to attend. More information on admissions can be found at newpaltz.edu.

The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state residents pay approximately $7,100 and out-of-state residents pay $17,000 per year. School housing is available on-campus for students. The yearly cost of housing is about $7,100. This school may offer financial aid for students that are eligible by way of scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at SUNY College at New Paltz through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate athletics. Athletic programs that are available may include:

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

Contact information, academics information, programs, and much more may be viewed on school's website at http://www.newpaltz.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Art History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. SUNY College at New Paltz 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

• Rochester, NY
  • Total Employment: 710
  • Average Annual Salary: $106300

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

• Rochester, NY
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $29.09
  • Average Annual Salary: $60520

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

• Rochester, NY
  • Total Employment: 30
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.51
  • Average Annual Salary: $48900

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