Fine and Studio Arts at Boston University
Boston, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 42 graduates a year
Boston University graduates in fine and studio arts earn 20% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 41% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Boston University Compares for Fine and Studio Arts
All 423 colleges reporting fine and studio arts earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $72,428 | $65,905 | #2 | $50,161 |
| 2 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $68,523 | $63,117 | #3 | $30,246 |
| 3 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $66,846 | $70,481 | #1 | $31,367 |
| 4 | Vassar College Poughkeepsie, NY | $63,418 | $60,361 | #4 | $19,790 |
| 5 | Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT | $61,998 | $55,818 | #14 | — |
| 6 | Connecticut College New London, CT | $61,321 | $55,208 | #15 | $36,564 |
| 7 | Brown University Providence, RI | $60,985 | $60,064 | #5 | $23,180 |
| 8 | Ramapo College of New Jersey Mahwah, NJ | $60,757 | $53,325 | #24 | $44,529 |
| 9 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $60,515 | $57,598 | #11 | $35,929 |
| 10 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $60,299 | $57,392 | #12 | $25,751 |
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| 61 | Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, TX | $49,896 | $50,730 | #44 | $35,589 |
| 62 | University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO | $49,842 | $46,612 | #94 | $31,144 |
| 63 | University of Massachusetts-Boston Boston, MA | $49,722 | $43,785 | #153 | $36,980 |
| 64 | Boston University Boston, MA | $49,538 | $43,623 | #158 | $17,374 |
| 65 | University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE | $49,521 | $51,182 | #39 | $40,501 |
| 66 | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, WI | $49,506 | $51,513 | #37 | $26,122 |
| 67 | New York University New York, NY | $49,478 | $47,093 | #85 | $25,053 |
Other Fine and Studio Arts Credentials at Boston University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,078 | — | — |
Other Majors at Boston University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Boston University fine and studio arts graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $17,374 one year after graduating and $49,538 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Boston University rank for fine and studio arts?
Among 423 colleges reporting earnings for fine and studio arts graduates, Boston University ranks #64 by median pay four years after graduation, and #158 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is fine and studio arts at Boston University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% more than the national median for fine and studio arts ($41,367), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,475.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.