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Fine & Studio Arts at Boston University

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.

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):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Fine & Studio Arts at Boston University
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.

Fine & Studio Arts earnings compared with all majors at Boston University

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).

Boston University gender breakdown of Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor's degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Fine & Studio Arts majors at Boston University

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).

Boston University gender breakdown of Fine & Studio Arts Master's degree recipients

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 diversity of Fine & Studio Arts majors at Boston University

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).

Boston University gender breakdown of Fine & Studio Arts Doctoral degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Fine & Studio Arts majors at Boston University

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

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