Art History, Criticism and Conservation

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#1

#1 Best College for Art History, Criticism and Conservation in the U.S.

University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

At the University of Florida, the most popular majors students pursue are Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Psychology, General, Business Administration and Management, and General. In fact, the University of Florida grants 616 degrees per year to Biology/Biological Sciences, General majors....view more

Acceptance Rate

24%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,330–1,480

Median Starting Salary

$46,390

#2

#2 Best College for Art History, Criticism and Conservation in the U.S.

Pratt Institute-Main
Brooklyn, NY

Every year, Pratt Institute-Main grants about 129 degrees to students majoring in Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology, which is the school’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Graphic Design, Industrial and Product Design, and Interior Design....view more

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,150–1,400

Median Starting Salary

$54,861

#3

#3 Best College for Art History, Criticism and Conservation in the U.S.

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Carbondale, IL

At Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, the most popular majors students pursue are Aviation/Airway Management and Operations, Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician, and Trade and Industrial Teacher Education....view more

Acceptance Rate

87%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

920–1,190

Median Starting Salary

$49,666

#4

#4 Best College for Art History, Criticism and Conservation in the U.S.

Texas Tech University
Lubbock, TX

At Texas Tech University, the three most popular college majors students study are Business Administration and Management, General, Psychology, General, Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

73%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,110–1,290

Median Starting Salary

$50,509

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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 3,104 degrees awarded in Art History, Criticism and Conservation per year, the majority of them are Bachelors degree. Out of the 7 students earning degrees at the Postbaccalaureate certificate level in the US, 14% percent identify as men and 86% percent identify as women. Though students at schools all over the US study Art History, Criticism and Conservation, Florida 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.
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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, Museum Technicians and Conservators and Curators. 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.

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Student Demographics

Total Students
7
Female Students
6 (85%)
Male Students
1 (14%)

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