Below 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