by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in design & applied arts at BU. It is offered at the Master’s level, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 2 schools (Master’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 #22 out of 637 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools | 22 of 637 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in Massachusetts | 2 of 18 |
| Best Design & Applied Arts Schools in the New England Region | 2 of 37 |
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 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boston University conferred 35 master’s degrees in design & applied arts.
BU is among the very best schools in the country for design & applied arts at the master’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 2 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, 14% of design & applied arts master’s degrees went to men and 86% went to women.
The majority of design & applied arts master’s degree graduates at BU were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 54% 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 design & applied arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 1 |
BU conferred 25 master’s completions in graphic design recently — 84% to women and 16% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (60%).
BU conferred 10 master’s degrees in illustration in the latest year of data — 90% to women and 10% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (40%).
Undergraduate study is also available at BU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Design & Applied Arts | 24 |