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Master’s Degrees in Art History

762 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
24% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 115 schools in the United States where you can get your master's degree in art history. This degree is more popular with female students, and about 24% of recent graduates were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 10.9% of art history graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Art History Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 762 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
Master’s Degree 762
Doctor’s Degree 209
Graduate Certificate 32

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 calculate the median and range of debt loads for art history students who are master's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More women than men pursue their master's degree in art history. About 85.2% of graduates with this degree are female.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 113
Women 649
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The racial-ethnic distribution of art history master’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 48
Black or African American 24
Hispanic or Latino 92
White 456
International Students 83
Other Races/Ethnicities 59
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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
93% Women
36% 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, 93% were women and 36% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

New York University

New York, New York
49 Yearly Graduations
84% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

New York University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in art history. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,332 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their master's degree in art history from NYU. About 84% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

37 Yearly Graduations
73% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 3rd most popular school in the country for art history majors who are seeking their master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 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 73% of this group were women, and 27% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

27 Yearly Graduations
76% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for art history majors who are seeking their master's degree is School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Roughly 3,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,290 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $45,822 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 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 76% were women.

#4

The New School

New York, New York
27 Yearly Graduations
85% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for art history majors who are seeking their master's degree is The New School. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,105 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $49,966 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. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 85% were women.

#6

Hunter College

New York, New York
26 Yearly Graduations
89% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Hunter College comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 89% were women.

#7

Bard College

Annandale-On-Hudson, New York
24 Yearly Graduations
88% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 7th most popular school in the country for art history majors who are seeking their master's degree is Bard College. Roughly 2,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $39,780 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 24 people received their master's degree in art history from Bard. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 88% were women.

#8

Azusa Pacific University

Azusa, California
20 Yearly Graduations
93% Women
29% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 8th most popular school in the country for art history majors who are seeking their master's degree is Azusa Pacific University. Each year, around 9,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $41,650 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,661 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. Around 29% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 93% were women.

#9

George Washington University

Washington, District of Columbia
19 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

George Washington University is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in art history. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 19 people received their master's degree in art history from GWU. About 83% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Syracuse University

Syracuse, New York
18 Yearly Graduations
80% Women

The 10th most popular school in the country for art history majors who are seeking their master's degree is Syracuse University. Roughly 21,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,440 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $43,428 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their master's degree in art history from Syracuse.

#11

Yale University

New Haven, Connecticut
16 Yearly Graduations
91% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Yale University is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in art history. Roughly 12,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,250 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $46,900 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 91% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#11

School of Visual Arts

New York, New York
16 Yearly Graduations
71% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

School of Visual Arts is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in art history. Each year, around 3,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $46,800 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,420 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 71% were women.

#13

Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, Missouri
15 Yearly Graduations
86% Women
25% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Lindenwood University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in art history. Roughly 7,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,100 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,475 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. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 86% were women.

#14

American University

Washington, District of Columbia
14 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 14th most popular school in the country for art history majors who are seeking their master's degree is American University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,139 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. About 100% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#14

Williams College

Williamstown, Massachusetts
14 Yearly Graduations
40% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Williams College is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in art history. Roughly 1,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,775 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, 40% were women and 40% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York
14 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The Graduate Center, CUNY is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in art history. 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
20% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of St Thomas Minnesota comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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 $48,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $26,619 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. Of these students, 80% were women and 20% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

The City College of New York

New York, New York
12 Yearly Graduations
82% Women
27% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The City College of New York comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 82% were women.

#19

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
11 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

The 19th most popular school in the country for art history majors who are seeking their master's degree is Duke University. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,435 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $60,220 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their master's degree in art history from Duke.

#20

Buffalo State

Buffalo, New York
10 Yearly Graduations
100% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Buffalo State is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in art history. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their master's degree in art history from Buffalo State. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 100% were women.

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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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