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ACCEPTANCE RATE

61.96%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

96%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

17:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

50

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$7,020

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Art History Degree

The art history program at University of Michigan – Dearborn 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 Michigan colleges that offer art history degrees.

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University of Michigan – Dearborn (UMD)

1400 Townsend Drive, Houghton, MI

UM-Dearborn provides a variety of educational opportunities for students to aid them in their growth and development. The school is located in Dearborn, Michigan and publically funded. Enrollment at UM-Dearborn exceeds 8,600 per year.

Areas of study available at UM-Dearborn include but are not limited to:

  • Psychology
  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Engineering
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences

To be considered for admissions, students may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school transcripts, which are then studied by the admissions committee. Students may take either the ACT or SAT exam scores to be considered for admissions at UM-Dearborn. A score within the range of 1120 to 1340 on the SAT, or 21 to 26 for the ACT is common among admitted students. UM-Dearborn accepts approximately 60% of students applying yearly. Of those accepted, nearly 34% enrolled.

Tuition & fees at this school vary for in-state and out-of-state residents. In-state tuition costs nearly $10,000 per year, while out-of-state tuition costing $23,000 per year. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who qualify in the form of grants and loans.

UM-Dearborn participates in sports through the NAIA's Other in Basketball.

Contact information, academics information, areas of study offered, and more can be accessed on school's website at http://www.umd.umich.edu/.

Students Enrolled in the Art History Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. University of Michigan – Dearborn offers a bachelor's degree program in art history.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male1
Female2

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
White3

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

Students who have completed the Art History program at UMD, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

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

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).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may provide a better idea of the applicants University of Michigan – Dearborn accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help students and recent graduates, University of Michigan – Dearborn may provide student services like:

  • Online course work available
  • Weekend and night classes available
  • Remedial courses
  • Counseling assistance
  • Work study style employment
  • Helping students find work after graduation
  • Day care

Intercollegiate Athletics

University of Michigan – Dearborn is a Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), with many of the sports belonging to the NAIA Division II classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conf)
  • Basketball (Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conf)
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball
  • Bowling