Museum School is a nonprofit private art school located in Boston, Massachusetts, that provides specialized education and training in a variety of art related fields. School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston offers several programs for students to choose from. Listed below are the more popular programs offered:
- Fine Studio Arts
- Art Teacher Education
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
To help support students, School of the Museum of Fine Arts - Boston may provide some services to students including:
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assisting students to find work
Student success after graduation may be determined by a number of factors, including graduation rate and loan default. At School of the Museum of Fine Arts - Boston, the graduation rate is around 46%, and the school has an average loan default rate of around 3%.
This school has been accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation having first received its accreditation from that agency in 1948. To see more and get consumer disclosures, please visit smfa.edu.
Programs Offered
The program list below was created by historical graduation information reported by the school. This list may not represent the current curriculum offered. Visit the school's website to get more information about programs offered.

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(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Fine Arts and Studio Arts (B, C, M)
Art Teacher Education (B, C, M)
Graphic Design (B, C, M)
Illustration (B, C, M)
Notes:
*The posted costs for tuition, fees and supplies are determined through historical data and may not represent current costs.
**Repayment rates, earnings, and loan payments are estimates and should be treated as informational tools only, contact the school for official information.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
Once scholarships, grants and other forms of aid are calculated, the expected average cost for students at this school is -. To calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance visit the net price calculator. A fee of $65 is required from all applicants. Student who wish to obtain more information regarding financial aid may contact the school's financial aid office at (617) 369-3645, which has information regarding types of aid, forms and more. The financial figures shown on this page provide information regarding costs and fees at Museum School, these numbers may change in a given year due to a variety of factors.
Note: Financial aid is only available for those who qualify, check with the school for details.
Tuition & Fees Information
Undergraduate Courses - Tuition Details
- Tuition is estimated to be around $44,000 per year
- The estimated tuition for part time students is around $1,500 to $1,800 per credit hour
- Required fees: $1,400
Graduate Courses - Tuition Details
- Tuition is estimated to be around $46,000 per year for graduate students
- Part time students are estimated to pay about $2,000 to $2,400 per unit
- Required fees for graduate students are around $53
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $16,602 |
Receiving Student Loans | 58% | $7,979 |
Other Fashion or Art Schools
The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to School of the Museum of Fine Arts – Boston.
- Maine College of Art in Portland, ME (100 miles away)
- duCret School of Arts in Plainfield, NJ (209 miles away)
- Antonelli Institute in Erdenheim, PA (264 miles away)
- Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia, PA (269 miles away)
- The Art Institute of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, OH (729 miles away)