Art History Degree

The art history program at Wellesley 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 Massachusetts colleges that offer art history degrees.

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Wellesley College

, Medford, MA

Wellesley College is a liberal arts college that offers an undergraduate education and assists 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 Wellesley, MA, which is a predominantly suburban area. Approximately two thousand students are enrolled yearly at Wellesley College.

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

• Social Sciences
• Psychology
• English Language And Literature
• Biological And Biomedical Sciences

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, student records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Most students accepted to Wellesley College earn an SAT score between 1950 - 2240, or an ACT composite score between 29 - 32. An estimated 30 percent of all applicant were admitted at this school, with 42 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information on admissions can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $45,000 per year, though it may change based on any number of circumstances. Students should check the school's price of attendance calculator to determine a more personalized cost estimate. Student housing is available on-campus for students. The annual cost of housing is about $7,000. This school may help with costs by offering financial aid for students who are eligible as grants and loans.

The Wellesley College "Blue" have a number of intercollegiate athletic programs through participation in the NCAA.

Students may take a look at the school's http://www.wellesley.edu to see additional information.

Students Enrolled in the Art History Program

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

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).