Outcomes
Studying art history allows you to pursue any number of careers in a range of fields, from journalism to government, museums to nonprofits. Explore some, but certainly not all, of the potential careers you could have below, and read what our alum have done since graduation.
Career Pathways
Majoring in art history prepares you for a range of careers in different fields including, but not limited to:
- Education
- Government
- Journalism
- Museums
- Nonprofits
- Software Engineering
If you have a dream job in mind, but are not sure how to get there, we can help! If you are interested in a career like one of those listed below, the art history major may be the one for you:
- Architect
- Archivist
- Auction specialist
- Content advisor for film or video games
- Gallery manager
- Graphic designer
- Grant writer
- Journalist
- Museum professional
- Video producer
Liz Tilley '22
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Therapist at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center • Baltimore, Maryland
MAJORS
- Art + Art History
- Experimental Psychology
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
- Biggs Museum of American Art in Dover, Delaware
- Washington College Counseling Center
CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
- Art + Art History Club (President); The Elm & The Collegian (Photo Editor)
- Alpha Omicron Pi (Vice President of Academics); Psi Chi Honor Society (President)
- “I just loved being on campus. I loved the small campus feel of it all. I was very involved, so I was able to just recognize people wherever I went.”