by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at BU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #11 out of 22 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks BU as a strong choice for fine & studio arts, coming in at #176 out of 664 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 176 of 664 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in Massachusetts | 10 of 26 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools in the New England Region | 22 of 56 |
Here is each degree level available for fine & studio arts at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 37 |
| Master’s | 37 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston University conferred 37 bachelor’s degrees in fine & studio arts.
BU is in the top 10% of the country for fine & studio arts at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #11 out of 22 schools by College Factual.
Fine & Studio Arts students who finish a bachelor’s at BU earn a median of $39,316 a year. This is lower than $86,455, the median for all majors at BU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at BU, fine & studio arts graduates take on a median debt of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $25,188, the typical median for all majors at BU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,560 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $1,432 | $1,432 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 16% of fine & studio arts bachelor’s degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The largest share of fine & studio arts bachelor’s degree graduates at BU were White. Roughly 57% 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 fine & studio arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 5 |
BU conferred 22 bachelor’s degrees in art history, criticism and conservation in the most recent reporting year — 91% to women and 9% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (50%).
BU conferred 8 bachelor’s degrees in painting recently — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (62%).
BU granted 4 bachelor’s completions in art/art studies, general in the latest year of data — 75% to women and 25% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
BU awarded 2 bachelor’s degrees in printmaking in the latest year of data — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Asian (50%).
BU conferred 1 bachelor’s completion in sculpture in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (100%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at BU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Fine & Studio Arts | 37 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Fine & Studio Arts | 9 |
