by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in fine & studio arts at BU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 5 schools (Master’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 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 176 of 678 |
| 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 |
During the most recent reporting year, Boston University conferred 37 master’s degrees in fine & studio arts.
BU is among the very best schools in the country for fine & studio arts at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,670 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $956 | $956 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 22% of fine & studio arts master’s degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of fine & studio arts master’s degree graduates at BU were White. Roughly 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 fine & studio arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 3 |
BU granted 16 master’s completions in painting in the latest year of data — 62% to women and 38% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (50%).
BU awarded 12 master’s completions in art history, criticism and conservation recently — 92% to women and 8% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (42%).
BU granted 5 master’s degrees in sculpture in the latest year of data — 80% to women and 20% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (40%).
BU conferred 4 master’s degrees in fine arts and art studies, other recently — 100% to women and 0% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (50%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston University conferred 9 doctoral degrees in fine & studio arts.
BU is not currently ranked for fine & studio arts at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 44% of fine & studio arts doctoral degrees went to men and 56% went to women.
The largest share of fine & studio arts doctoral degree graduates at BU were White. Roughly 67% 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 fine & studio arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
BU awarded 9 doctoral completions in art history, criticism and conservation in the most recent reporting year — 56% to women and 44% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (67%).
Undergraduate study is also available at BU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Fine & Studio Arts | 37 |