Careers in Art History
An art history degree does not restrict students to careers in art. Undergraduate majors in art history with a B.A. degree receive a balanced and rounded education that permits movement into other fields, either through employment or graduate work.
The creativity-enhancing study of art/art history can aid students in that the flexible and innovative abilities needed to create new paradigms have become attractive qualities in employees — an art-related curriculum develops just those skills.
Employment Opportunities for Art History Majors
- Teaching—certification required; graduate degree normally required to teach at college/university level
- Art Conservation
- Critic
- Museum Curator—graduate degree normally required
- Gallery and Auction House Professional
- Appraiser
- Tour Consultant
- Historic Preservationist
- Arts Administrator—combined with business
- Librarian
Potential Employers
Schools K-12, Art Schools, Universities, Colleges, Self-Employed, Corporations, Museums, Art Galleries, Arts & Humanities Councils, TV, Theatre, Historical Societies, Film Companies, Publishers, Non-Profit Organizations, Auction Houses, Newspapers, Magazines, and Tourism Boards
Combined Studies
Arts Administration - art history major and business minor/certificate; master’s degree in arts administration
Visual Resources Or Slide Librarian - art major and modern language courses; master’s degree in art history or library science
Art Librarian/Rare Book Librarian - art history major; master’s degree in library science
Museum Education - art major and education minor; graduate work in art history,education, or museum studies
