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About Art History, Criticism and Conservation

A program that focuses on the study of the historical development of art as social and intellectual phenomenon, the analysis of works of art, and art conservation. Includes instruction in the 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.

For all the 3,033 degrees awarded in Art History, Criticism and Conservation per year, the majority of them are Bachelors degree. Out of the 759 students earning degrees at the Masters degree level in the US, 15% percent identify as men and 85% percent identify as women. Though students at schools all over the US study Art History, Criticism and Conservation, New York has the most graduates. The average starting salary for an undergraduate degree in Art History, Criticism and Conservation is $36,700.

Popularity of Art History, Criticism and Conservation Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Art History, Criticism and Conservation degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

For Art History, Criticism and Conservation majors, some of the most in demand careers include Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary, Curators and Museum Technicians and Conservators. Not only that, Art History, Criticism and Conservation graduates may land a top paying job, such as Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary or Curators.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Art History, Criticism and Conservation majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Art History, Criticism and Conservation majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
759
Female Students
647 (85%)
Male Students
112 (14%)
White (455, 60%)
Hispanic or Latino (92, 12%)
U.S. Nonresident (82, 11%)
Asian (48, 6%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (40, 5%)
Black or African American (23, 3%)
Two or more races (17, 2%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (2, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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