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Master's Degree in Art History

Master’s Degrees in Art History

755 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
28% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 115 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a master's degree in art history. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were female, and 28% were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 11.5% of art history graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Art History Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 755 people earned their master's degree in art history. This makes it the 181st most popular master's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in art history at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 2,440
Master’s Degree 755
Doctor’s Degree 184
Associate Degree 106
Basic Certificate 31
Graduate Certificate 28

Earnings of Art History Majors With Master’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in art history. About 83.8% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 122
Women 633
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The racial-ethnic distribution of art history master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 84
Black or African American 31
Hispanic or Latino 72
White 433
International Students 87
Other Races/Ethnicities 48
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There are 115 colleges that offer a master’s degree in art history. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

Sotheby's Institute of Art - NY

New York, New York
69 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
62% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for art history students seekinga master's degree is Sotheby's Institute of Art - NY. Roughly 100 attend the school each year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 69 people received their master's degree in art history from Sotheby's Institute of Art - NY. Of these students, 91% were women and 62% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

New York University

New York, New York
49 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New York University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in art history. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their master's degree in art history from NYU. Around 16% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.

37 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Columbia University in the City of New York comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in art history. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 37 people received their master's degree in art history from Columbia. About 85% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#4

The New School

New York, New York
27 Yearly Graduations
92% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The New School comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in art history. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $54,995 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $51,702 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in art history from New School University. Of these students, 92% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

27 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

School of the Art Institute of Chicago comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in art history. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,624 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,654 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 27 people received their master's degree in art history from School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Around 23% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 91% were women.

#6

Hunter College

New York, New York
26 Yearly Graduations
87% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Hunter College is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in art history. Roughly 24,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 26 people received their master's degree in art history from Hunter. About 87% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#7

Bard College

Annandale-On-Hudson, New York
24 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Bard College comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in art history. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,790 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $41,770 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in art history from Bard. Of these students, 73% were women and 27% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#8

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, California
20 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Azusa Pacific University comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in art history. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $42,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,180 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 20 people received their master's degree in art history from Azusa Pacific. About 77% of this group were women, and 23% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
19 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 9th most popular school in the country for art history majors who are seeking their master's degree is George Washington University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in art history from GWU.

#10

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
18 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
6% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Syracuse University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in art history. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,310 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $44,928 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in art history from Syracuse. About 71% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
16 Yearly Graduations
61% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for art history majors who are seeking their master's degree is Yale University. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,700 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,300 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in art history from Yale. About 61% of this group were women, and 43% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

School of Visual Arts

New York, New York
16 Yearly Graduations
57% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 11th most popular school in the country for art history majors who are seeking their master's degree is School of Visual Arts. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $49,140 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,040 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their master's degree in art history from SVA. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 57% were women.

#13

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, Missouri
15 Yearly Graduations
77% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 13th most popular school in the country for art history majors who are seeking their master's degree is Lindenwood University. Roughly 7,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,550 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 15 people received their master's degree in art history from Lindenwood University. Of these students, 77% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

Williams College

Williamstown, Massachusetts
14 Yearly Graduations
67% Women
42% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for art history majors who are seeking their master's degree is Williams College. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $64,540 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $64,540 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in art history from Williams. Of these students, 67% were women and 42% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

American University

Washington, District of Columbia
14 Yearly Graduations
94% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

American University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in art history. Each year, around 14,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,724 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,224 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in art history from The American University. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 94% were women.

#14

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
14 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 14th most popular school in the country for art history majors who are seeking their master's degree is The Graduate Center, CUNY. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 14 people received their master's degree in art history from The Graduate Center.

#17

University of St Thomas Minnesota

Saint Paul, Minnesota
12 Yearly Graduations
80% Women

University of St Thomas Minnesota is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in art history. Each year, around 9,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $50,788 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $21,611 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in art history from UST MN.

#17

The City College of New York

New York, New York
12 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The City College of New York is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in art history. Roughly 15,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their master's degree in art history from CCNY. About 71% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#19

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
11 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

Duke University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in art history. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $63,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,620 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in art history from Duke.

10 Yearly Graduations
90% Women
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in art history. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in art history from UT Austin. About 90% of this group were women, and 20% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to art history that offer master’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Fine Arts 1,177
Art Studies 537
Other Fine Arts & Art Studies 220
Painting 130
Sculpture 57

References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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