by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Boston U ranks in comparison to other schools with design programs.
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Boston U is in the top 10% of the country for design. More specifically it was ranked #37 out of 375 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston University handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in design & applied arts. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in design from Boston U. This makes it the #24 most popular school for design master’s degree candidates in the country.
Design majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Boston U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,254 a year. This is higher than $32,606, which is the national median for all design bachelor's degree recipients.
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Part-time undergraduates at Boston U paid an average of $1,994 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,798 | $63,798 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,110 | $18,110 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,085 | $2,085 |
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Of the 25 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Design & Applied Arts from Boston U in 2021-2022, 32% were men and 68% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Boston U does not offer an online option for its design bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Boston U Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 17 design majors earned their master's degree from Boston U. Of these graduates, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in design.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the design majors at Boston University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 126 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 76 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | 72 |
| Arts & Media Management | 33 |
| Other Visual Art | 12 |
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