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Painting at Boston University

If you are interested in studying Painting, you may want to check out the program at Boston University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Boston University sits in Boston, MA.

In the most recent year for which we have data, 24 painting degrees were awarded at Boston University.

Studying Online at Boston University

Online coursework is an option at Boston University. Of 37,737 students, 5,423 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,354 (4%) took at least some classes online.

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Painting graduates at Boston University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Painting graduates at Boston University are 67% women (16) and 33% men (8).

Painting Bachelor’s Program at Boston University

Among the 8 bachelor’s painting degrees awarded at Boston University, 75% were women (6) and 25% were men (2).

Boston University gender breakdown of Painting Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Painting bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 5
Asian 2
Two or More Races 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Painting majors at Boston University

Minority students account for 38% of Painting bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston University, above the national average of 34%.*

Painting Master’s Program at Boston University

Among the 16 master’s painting degrees awarded at Boston University, 62% were women (10) and 38% were men (6).

Boston University gender breakdown of Painting Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Painting master’s degree recipients at Boston University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 8
Hispanic / Latino 1
Black / African American 2
Asian 2
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Painting majors at Boston University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 38% of Painting master’s degree recipients at Boston University, above the national average of 21%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

Top-Paying Careers for Painting Graduates

Graduates of the Painting program at Boston University go on to a range of careers. Here are the top-paying careers for Painting majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Craft Artists $76,826
Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators $69,338
Special Effects Artists and Animators $57,836
Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary $46,983

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