by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in visual & performing arts at BU. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral, Graduate Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 1 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates BU highly for visual & performing arts, ranked #124 out of 1,231 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools | 124 of 1,231 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in Massachusetts | 9 of 43 |
| Best Visual & Performing Arts Schools in the New England Region | 20 of 85 |
Here is each degree level granted in visual & performing arts at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 158 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 6 |
| Certificate | 2 |
| Master’s | 195 |
| Doctoral | 40 |
| Graduate Certificate | 11 |
This visual & performing arts area of study at BU includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music | 140 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 83 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 73 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 59 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 44 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 7 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston University handed out 195 master’s degrees in visual & performing arts.
BU is among the very best schools in the country for visual & performing arts at the master’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 12 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,670 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $956 | $956 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 25% of visual & performing arts master’s degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts master’s degree graduates at BU are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 46% 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 master’s in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 70 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 89 |
| Other Races | 7 |
During the most recent reporting year, Boston University handed out 40 doctoral degrees in visual & performing arts.
BU is among the very best schools in the country for visual & performing arts at the doctoral level. Its best result was #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 48% of visual & performing arts doctoral degrees went to men and 52% went to women.
The largest share of visual & performing arts doctoral degree graduates at BU are White. Roughly 48% 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 doctoral in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 4 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston University awarded 11 graduate certificate degrees in visual & performing arts.
BU is among the very best schools in the country for visual & performing arts at the graduate certificate level. In particular it placed #1 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 1 |
| College Major Top Ranked | 6 |
Among recent graduates, 36% of visual & performing arts graduate certificate degrees went to men and 64% went to women.
The majority of visual & performing arts graduate certificate degree graduates at BU were White. Approximately 64% 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 graduate certificate in visual & performing arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Undergraduate study is also available at BU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 158 |
| Undergraduate Certificate Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 6 |
| Certificate Degrees in Visual & Performing Arts | 2 |