by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at BU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 13 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates BU as a strong choice for design & applied arts, coming in at #21 out of 558 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 21 of 558 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in Massachusetts | 2 of 17 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in the New England Region | 2 of 36 |
Here is each degree level offered in design & applied arts at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 24 |
| Master’s | 35 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston University conferred 24 bachelor’s degrees in design & applied arts.
BU holds a strong position among schools offering design & applied arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 13 schools by College Factual.
Design & Applied Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at BU earn a median of $45,558 a year. This is below $86,455, the median for all majors at BU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at BU, design & applied arts graduates take on a median debt of $21,250 in student loans. This is below $25,188, the typical median for all majors at BU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,560 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $1,432 | $1,432 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 12% of design & applied arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 88% went to women.
The largest share of design & applied arts bachelor’s degree graduates at BU were Asian. Approximately 38% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor’s in design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
BU conferred 24 bachelor’s completions in graphic design in the most recent reporting year — 88% to women and 12% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (38%).
Graduate study is also available at BU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Design & Applied Arts | 35 |
