by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 39 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Art History Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 446 bachelor's degrees in art history during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The art history bachelor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for art history students working on their bachelor's degree.
The art history school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Art History Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region.
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Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a bachelor's degree in art history.
Duke University is a good choice for students pursuing a bachelor's degree in art history. Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in art history from Duke University
Emory University is a wonderful choice for individuals interested in a bachelor's degree in art history. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in art history from Emory University
University of Georgia is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a bachelor's degree in art history. Located in the midsize city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in art history from University of Georgia
It is difficult to beat Vanderbilt University if you wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in art history. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Nashville.More information about a bachelor’s in art history from Vanderbilt University
Located in the midsize city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in art history from Florida State University
Tulane is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of New Orleans.More information about a bachelor’s in art history from Tulane University of Louisiana
Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a bachelor’s in art history from University of Florida
JMU is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Harrisonburg.More information about a bachelor’s in art history from James Madison University
UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public university located in the small city of Chapel Hill.More information about a bachelor’s in art history from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
SCAD is a fairly large private not-for-profit college located in the medium-sized city of Savannah.More information about a bachelor’s in art history from Savannah College of Art and Design
Explore the best art history colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 492 | 87 |
| Tennessee | 460 | 33 |
| North Carolina | 453 | 69 |
| Georgia | 453 | 63 |
| Virginia | 421 | 83 |
| South Carolina | 370 | 49 |
| Kentucky | 331 | 18 |
| Alabama | 320 | 9 |
| Louisiana | 306 | 22 |
| Arkansas | 294 | 5 |
| Mississippi | 275 | 7 |
| West Virginia | 223 | 1 |
Art History is one of 13 different types of Fine & Studio Arts programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art Studies | 2,348 |
| Fine Arts | 2,035 |
| Intermedia/Multimedia | 271 |
| Drawing | 190 |
| Painting | 87 |
| Fiber, Textile & Weaving Arts | 53 |
| Sculpture | 42 |
| Other Fine Arts & Art Studies | 34 |
| Jewelry Arts | 18 |
| Ceramic Arts & Ceramics | 3 |
