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. Also, learn how Boston U ranks among other schools offering degrees in fine arts.
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Boston U is in the top 10% of the country for fine arts. More specifically it was ranked #32 out of 535 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Boston University handed out 44 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 5% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 21 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from Boston U. This makes it the #33 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in fine arts in 2021, making the school the #10 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Fine Arts majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Boston U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $24,688 a year. This is higher than $24,186, which is the national median for all fine arts bachelor's degree recipients.
Graduates of the master's fine arts program at Boston U make a median salary of $32,156. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all fine arts graduates with a master's is $29,510.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Boston U, fine arts students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $26,162 for all fine arts majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Boston University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 44 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in fine arts from Boston U. About 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% of 2021 graduates were in 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 arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 28 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Of the 21 fine arts students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Boston U, about 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Boston U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 109 |
| Drama & Theater Arts | 86 |
| Design & Applied Arts | 51 |
| Arts & Media Management | 31 |
| Other Visual Art | 14 |
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