Some careers require a specific degree, and others are more flexible.

What job can you get with an art history degree?

Most art history graduates go on to become curators, museum conservators, and archivists. Art history grads also go on to become historians and archaeologists. Here is a list of careers where the skills you learn in an art history degree will be useful:

What is the job market for art history degrees?

Compared to other degrees in the US, the job market for art history graduates is average overall. This means that job opportunities have remained steady and that the market is consistent with other sectors across the country.

Employment Status% of Art History Grads
Employed69.8%
Unemployed1.3%
Underpaid29.0%
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