$270
Tuition Cost per Credit
2 years
Average Completion*
Turn Your Passion for Art Into a Career in the Classroom
Combine your passion for the arts with the skills and preparation to inspire the next generation of artists.
Athens State University’s Bachelor of Arts in Art with a Minor in Education gives you a strong foundation in artistic practice while preparing you to pursue opportunities in art education.
Whether you’ve always dreamed of becoming an art teacher or discovered your passion for teaching along the way, this program helps you develop both your creative voice and your ability to share it with others.
Program Details
At Athens State, you don’t have to choose between your passion for art and your passion for helping others learn. This program brings the two together, giving you the opportunity to strengthen your artistic abilities while developing the knowledge and skills needed to support students in the classroom.
Develop Your Creative Skills
Build a strong foundation in artistic techniques, creative thinking, and visual communication while developing your own artistic perspective.
Prepare to Teach
Pair your art coursework with education-focused study that helps you understand how students learn and how to create meaningful learning experiences.
Study at the Alabama Center for the Arts
Join an amazing, supportive, and uplifting community of creatives at the Alabama Center for the Arts. The campus, located in beautiful downtown Decatur, consists of state-of-the-art facilities where students can take a variety of courses in art, theatre, graphic design, visual communications, and music. Additionally, a modern three-story residence hall offers apartments in various configurations, so you can live close to where you study!
Your Career Advantage Starts Here
Creative professionals are needed across various industries that value innovation, visual communication, and storytelling. Art graduates bring adaptable skills that support careers in design, media, education, and business, among others.
Explore your career pathways with the Art degree programs, including anticipated salaries, annual job growth, and even active job listings through the Career Concourse portal.
$57k
Art Teacher Estimated Entry Salary
$65k
Art Teacher Estimated Median Salary
Estimated salary and employment information based on labor market data provided by Career Concourse and is intended for informational purposes only. Actual salaries and employment outcomes vary based on factors such as experience, location, industry, and employer and are not guaranteed upon degree completion.
Admissions & Aid
Athens State University is proud to offer the lowest tuition of any public, four-year university in Alabama, making it possible to earn an advanced degree while keeping your education affordable. Combined with flexible online learning, scholarships, and financial aid opportunities, our degree programs in Art deliver exceptional value and a strong return on your investment.
Why Choose This Program at Athens State?
At Athens State, you’ll have the freedom to explore your creativity while building the skills and confidence to turn your passion for the arts into a meaningful career. With flexible degree options, personalized instruction, and opportunities to develop your craft through hands-on experiences, our Arts program are designed to meet you where you are and help you move toward where you want to go.
Designed for Today’s Artists
Build the artistic, creative, and professional skills you need to pursue careers in the arts, education, design, and other creative fields. You shouldn’t have to choose between advancing your education and advancing your career. Athens State’s degree programs are designed to work alongside your lifestyle.
More Creativity. Less Student Debt.
Earn a high-quality arts degree in a supportive, innovative environment at the Alabama Center for the Arts in Decatur from Athens State University, one of Alabama’s most affordable public universities. A degree from Athens State gives you more value for your investment, setting you up for success from the very beginning.
Learn from Experienced, Supportive Faculty
Our faculty combine academic excellence with genuine care and concern. At Athens State, you will receive personalized guidance and mentorship from experience faculty who are invested in your creative development and success. You’re not facing the college journey alone — our dedicated, knowledgeable faculty and staff walk alongside you each step of the way.
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*Average completion time varies by student and depends on prior credits
transferred to Athens State and the number of courses taken per semester.
Please consult with your Student Success Coach and faculty advisor for your personalized plan of study.