by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Boston U ranks among other schools offering degrees in fine arts.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for fine arts majors, Boston U came in at #18. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston University handed out 35 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is a decrease of 20% over the previous year when 44 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from Boston U. This makes it the #33 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in fine arts in 2022, making the school the #10 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Boston U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $17,374 a year. This is less than $24,539, which is the national median of all fine arts majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Boston U was $1,994 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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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The fine arts program at Boston U awarded 35 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 9% of these degrees went to men with the other 91% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Boston U does not offer an online option for its fine arts 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.
Graduates of the master's fine arts program at Boston U make a median salary of $37,078. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all fine arts graduates with a master's is $32,650.
For the most recent academic year available, 19% of fine arts master's degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Boston U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 56% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Boston University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 126 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 76 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 42 |
| Arts & Media Management | 33 |
| Other Visual Art | 12 |
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