Art History, Criticism and Conservation at University of Virginia-Main Campus in Charlottesville, VA

Visual & Performing Arts DOCTORAL CIP 50.0703

Total Graduates

3

Class of 2023

Male Graduates

33%

1 of 3

Female Graduates

67%

2 of 3

Annual Tuition

$18,823

In-state rate

Program Popularity

#29
of 54 colleges nationally
46.3%
Produces more graduates than 46.3% of colleges offering this program
184
Total national graduates (DOCTORAL)

Program Overview

Program Details

Program Name Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
Degree Level DOCTORAL
CIP Code 50.0703
Program Family Visual & Performing Arts

Recent Outcomes

Total Completions 3 graduates
Award Year 2023
Gender Distribution 33% male, 67% female

Salary & Earnings

Typical earnings for occupations related to this program

Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary

Primary Occupation
$80,190
Median Annual Salary
$47,040 $194,530
10th percentile 90th percentile
97,890 employed nationally +1.7% projected growth

Related Occupations

Museum technicians and conservators +5.4%
$47,460
Curators +7%
$61,770
Archivists +3.8%
$61,570

Salary data reflects typical earnings for related occupations nationally, not specific earnings of graduates from this institution. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (2024).

Career Outcomes for Graduates

Primary Career Path

Average Starting Salary

Data not available

10-Year Job Growth

0%

Career Readiness Score

70/100
100% Program Match

Related Career Paths

Career Title Starting Salary Growth Rate Skill Match Mapping
N/A0%
75%
primary100% confidence
Archivists SOC: 25-4011
$49,256+3.8%
75%
primary100% confidence
$64,152+1.7%
75%
primary100% confidence
Curators SOC: 25-4012
$49,416+7%
75%
primary100% confidence
$37,968+5.4%
75%
primary100% confidence

Skills You'll Gain

Skills Covered in Program (3)

Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Writing

Career Preparation

This program covers the essential skills needed for your target career.

Career Readiness Assessment

Technical Skills Alignment

75%

Education Level Match

85%

Note: Career outcomes and salary data are based on national averages and industry projections. Actual results may vary based on location, experience, and individual circumstances.

Is This Career Right for You?

Interest Profile (Holland Codes)

C
Conventional
S
Social
R
Realistic

organizing, systematizing, and working with data; helping and working with people; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment

What does this mean? ▼

This career is best suited for people who enjoy:

  • Organization
  • Data management
  • Helping others
  • Teaching
  • Building things
  • Working with hands

Ideal Candidate Profile

👤 Personality Traits

Organized
Detail-oriented
Empathetic
Patient
Practical
Hands-on

💡 Interests

Organization
Data management
Helping others
Teaching
Building things
Working with hands

Work Values

Writing
Active Listening
Speaking
Instructing
Helping others
Independence

Ask Yourself These Questions

1

Do you enjoy organizing, systematizing, and working with data; helping and working with people; hands-on, practical work with tools and equipment?

2

Do you value writing?

3

Are you willing to develop the technical skills required for this field?

This Career May Be Great For You If:

  • Hands-on learners who enjoy practical work
  • People-oriented individuals who enjoy helping others
  • Detail-oriented individuals who value organization

Consider These Challenges:

  • Those who prefer desk-based, theoretical work
  • Those who prefer working independently
  • Those who dislike repetitive tasks
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Note: This assessment is based on typical requirements and characteristics for careers in this field. Individual experiences may vary. Consider your own interests, values, and goals when making career decisions.

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