by our College Data Analytics TeamPainting is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for painting students pursuing a degree.
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Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall painting education in Massachusetts.
Leading the list is Boston University, our #1 school for painting. Set in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. About 22 painting degrees were awarded at Boston University in the most recent year. Graduates of the painting program make about $27,226 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree. See the full painting program report for Boston University
Massachusetts College Of Art And Design is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in painting, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the city of Boston, Massachusetts College Of Art And Design is a mid-sized public university. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. Massachusetts College Of Art And Design awarded about 13 painting degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, painting degree recipients from Massachusetts College Of Art And Design generally make around $38,090. Massachusetts College Of Art And Design graduates carry a median of $26,000 in student loans. See the full painting program report for Massachusetts College Of Art And Design
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 schools evaluated.
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