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. We've also included details on how UMass Boston ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Boston was ranked #412 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #17 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 389 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 412 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts - Boston handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 7% over the previous year when 29 degrees were handed out.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMass Boston go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $36,980 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $24,539 for all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients.
Out-of-state part-time undergraduates at UMass Boston paid an average of $1,548 per credit hour in 2022-2023. The average for in-state students was $645 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,905 | $36,581 |
| Fees | $590 | $590 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,512 | $17,512 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,066 | $3,066 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 19% of fine arts bachelor's degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts - Boston with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 3 |
UMass Boston 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 UMass Boston Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at University of Massachusetts - Boston.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 14 |
| Music | 8 |
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