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.
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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).
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 |
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).
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 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 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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