Art History Degree

The art history program at Wofford College 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 South Carolina colleges that offer art history degrees.

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Wofford College

701 Oakland Ave, Rock Hill, SC

Wofford College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and helps students in developing important skills useful in pursuit of graduate education or employment. A liberal arts curriculum exposes students to a variety of topics and subjects. The school is located in Spartanburg, South Carolina, which is a predominantly urban area. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. Approximately 1,500 students are enrolled per year at Wofford College.

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

• Biological And Biomedical Sciences
• Business And Marketing Studies
• English Language And Literature
• Social Sciences
• History
• Foreign Languages And Literature

The admissions process will include the submission of an application, student records, and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions committee. Students may provide either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions to Wofford College. A score in a range of 1610 to 1970 on the SAT, or 24 to 29 for the ACT is common among accepted students. Wofford College admits about 60% of students applying annually. Of those students accepted, nearly 24% registered for enrollment.

The cost of tuition is close to $37,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to get a better idea of their cost of attendance. Housing may be available for those that want to live on-campus for around a cost of $5,600 each year. Some students at Wofford College may qualify for financial aid, which is generally offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

The Wofford College "Terriers" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA. Sports available may include:

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

Contact information, tuition information, programs offered, and more may be accessed on school's website at http://www.wofford.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Art History Program

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

• Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
  • Total Employment: 490
  • Average Annual Salary: $60530

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

• Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC
  • Total Employment: 70
  • Average Hourly Rate: $23.51
  • Average Annual Salary: $48890

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).