Fine & Studio Arts at Boston University
What traits are you looking for in a school for Fine & Studio Arts, consider the program at Boston University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Boston University is located in Boston, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 83 fine & studio arts degrees were awarded at Boston University.
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Online Class Availability at Boston University
Distance learning is available at Boston University. Among 37,737 students, 5,423 (14%) studied exclusively online and 1,354 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Fine & Studio Arts Rankings at Boston University
Rankings can help you compare Boston University’s Fine & Studio Arts program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #10 of 26 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #17 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #19 of 56 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #35 of 56 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #154 of 666 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #544 of 662 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #10 of 26 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #17 of 26 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #19 of 56 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #35 of 56 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #154 of 666 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #544 of 662 |
Earnings for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates from Boston University
Graduates of Boston University’s Fine & Studio Arts program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $28,422 |
| 2 years | $28,098 |
| 3 years | $36,196 |
| 4 years | $39,316 |
| 5 years | $50,870 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Fine & Studio Arts graduates from Boston University earn a median of $39,316, compared with $86,455 for all Boston University graduates — about 55% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Fine & Studio Arts graduates from Boston University comes in at $27,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the diversity of Fine & Studio Arts graduates at Boston University, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Fine & Studio Arts graduates at Boston University are 78% women (65) and 22% men (18).
Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Program at Boston University
Of the 37 bachelor’s fine & studio arts graduates at Boston University, 84% were women (31) and 16% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 21 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 4 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 35% of Fine & Studio Arts bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston University, below the national average of 40%.*
Fine & Studio Arts Master’s Program at Boston University
Among the 37 master’s fine & studio arts graduates at Boston University, 78% were women (29) and 22% were men (8).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at Boston University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 3 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 9 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 27% of Fine & Studio Arts master’s degree recipients at Boston University, lower than the national average of 28%.*
Fine & Studio Arts Doctoral Program at Boston University
Among the 9 doctoral fine & studio arts degrees awarded at Boston University, 56% were women (5) and 44% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Fine & Studio Arts doctoral degree recipients at Boston University.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 6 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 2 |
Minority students account for 11% of Fine & Studio Arts doctoral degree recipients at Boston University, below the national average of 17%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Fine & Studio Arts Concentrations at Boston University
This Fine & Studio Arts program at Boston University breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Art Studies | 4 |
| Art History | 43 |
| Painting | 24 |
| Sculpture | 6 |
| Printmaking | 2 |
| Other Fine Arts & Art Studies | 4 |
Top-Paying Careers for Fine & Studio Arts Graduates
Those who complete Fine & Studio Arts program at Boston University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Fine & Studio Arts graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Appraisers of Personal and Business Property | $118,242 |
| Art Directors | $103,285 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Artists and Related Workers, All Other | $83,610 |
| Curators | $79,764 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Craft Artists | $76,826 |
| Photographers | $75,743 |
| Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators | $69,338 |
| Special Effects Artists and Animators | $57,836 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.