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The BA in art with a concentration in art history is a comprehensive degree program designed to train students to engage with visuality in multiple ways. It offers a diverse curriculum intended to foster critical understanding of the aesthetics, production, patronage and consumption of art. Internationally recognized faculty offer classes across many cultures and time periods, geographies and multiple approaches and methodologies.
Degree Offered
Art (Art History) (BA)
Design & the Arts, Herberger Institute for
Major Map
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Application Requirements
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.Freshman
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Financial Aid
ASU has many financial aid options. Almost everyone, regardless
of income, can qualify for some form of financial aid. In fact,
more than 70 percent of all ASU students receive some form of
financial assistance every year.
Career Outlook
Graduates in art history at the bachelor's degree level find employment opportunities in commercial art galleries, entry-level jobs with art publications and in museums. A graduate degree is essential for professional jobs; a master's degree prepares individuals to teach at the community college level or to gain entry into museums, auction houses and publishing companies. The doctorate is a necessity for employment as a university or college teacher and for responsible administrative posts in the museum and publishing world.
Example Careers
Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to:
| Career | *growth | *median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Archivists | 14.3% | $51,760 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | 12% | $66,930 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 7.5% | $59,170 |
| Curators | 14% | $53,770 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | 12.4% | $40,670 |
| Agents and Business Managers of Artists, Performers, and Athletes | 4.7% | $64,940 |
* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
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