Boston University
2023 USNews Best Colleges Ranking: 41(↑1) (Click for schools/majors ranking) 
2021 QS USA University Rankings：20(↑1)
Abbreviation/Alias: BU | Boston U
School Characteristics: Private, non-Profit (4-Years)
Calendar systerm: Semester
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
School Chief: Robert A. Brown (President)
Website: www.bu.edu/； Phone: 6173532000
Location: One Silber Way, Boston, MA, 002215
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Boston University Important Facts
| In-state Tuition | $59,816  |
Out-of-state Tuition | $59,816 |
| Room and Board | $16,840 | Under Students | 16,872人 |
| Graduation Rate | 83.6% | Retension Rate | 92.3% |
| Student-Facuty Ratio | 10:1 | Men-Women Ratio | 42:58 |
| Graduation Salary | $24,627 - $147,490 (Click for more detailed information) | ||
| Athletic Association | NCAA ≫ Patriot League（Basketball、X-Country） | ||
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Boston University degrees/majors
Boston University major details
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| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General. | $71,952-$113,743 | |||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management. | $71,952-$113,743 | |||
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management. | $71,952-$113,743 | |||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other. | $71,952-$113,743 | |||
| Finance, General. | $87,690 | |||
| Banking and Financial Support Services. | $87,690 | |||
| Hospitality Administration/Management, General. | $56,144 | |||
| Hospitality Administration/Management, Other. | $56,144 | |||
| Management Science. | $117,665 | |||
| Business Statistics. | $117,665 | |||
| Actuarial Science. | $117,665 | |||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other. | $117,665 | |||
| International Marketing. | $98,204 | |||
| Taxation. | - | |||
| Insurance. | $108,260 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | $87,134 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | $44,101 | |||
| Molecular Biology. | $41,073 | |||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. | $41,073 | |||
| Anatomy. | - | |||
| Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology. | - | |||
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other. | - | |||
| Genetics, General. | - | |||
| Physiology, General. | - | |||
| Pathology/Experimental Pathology. | - | |||
| Pharmacology. | - | |||
| Biostatistics. | $79,607 | |||
| Bioinformatics. | $79,607 | |||
| Biotechnology. | - | |||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography. | $33,514-$64,862 | |||
| Conservation Biology. | $33,514-$64,862 | |||
| Epidemiology. | $33,514-$64,862 | |||
| Molecular Medicine. | - | |||
| Neuroscience. | $42,868 | |||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other. | $29,060 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication, General. | $57,236 | |||
| Journalism. | $43,935-$46,417 | |||
| Journalism, Other. | $43,935-$46,417 | |||
| Radio and Television. | $45,862 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia. | $45,862 | |||
| Public Relations/Image Management. | $65,630 | |||
| Advertising. | $65,630 | |||
| Health Communication. | $65,630 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthropology, General. | $30,453 | |||
| Anthropology, Other. | $30,453 | |||
| Archeology. | - | |||
| Economics, General. | $67,968 | |||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. | $67,968 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs. | $48,856-$61,634 | |||
| International Relations and National Security Studies, Other. | $48,856-$61,634 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General. | $44,518 | |||
| Sociology, General. | $50,146 | |||
| Urban Studies/Affairs. | - | |||
| Social Sciences, Other. | $56,459 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. | $79,422-$81,092 | |||
| Computer Engineering, General. | $97,573-$115,901 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering. | $80,795-$99,032 | |||
| Materials Engineering. | - | |||
| Mechanical Engineering. | $76,023-$99,636 | |||
| Systems Engineering. | - | |||
| Manufacturing Engineering. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law. | $106,517 | |||
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers. | $104,284 | |||
| Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law. | $104,284 | |||
| International Business, Trade, and Tax Law. | $104,284 | |||
| Tax Law/Taxation. | $104,284 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Administration. | $94,146 | |||
| Education Policy Analysis. | - | |||
| Social Work. | $48,660-$55,580 | |||
| Youth Services/Administration. | $48,660-$55,580 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | $42,739 | |||
| Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics. | $38,835 | |||
| Clinical Psychology. | $42,584-$46,524 | |||
| Counseling Psychology. | $42,584-$46,524 | |||
| Applied Psychology. | $42,584-$46,524 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | - | |||
| Graphic Design. | $44,463 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. | $24,627 | |||
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology. | $24,627 | |||
| Playwriting and Screenwriting. | $24,627 | |||
| Acting. | $24,627 | |||
| Directing and Theatrical Production. | $24,627 | |||
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies. | $35,618 | |||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation. | $34,024-$38,369 | |||
| Painting. | $34,024-$38,369 | |||
| Sculpture. | $34,024-$38,369 | |||
| Printmaking. | $34,024-$38,369 | |||
| Music, General. | $32,223-$51,433 | |||
| Music Performance, General. | $32,223-$51,433 | |||
| Music Theory and Composition. | $32,223-$51,433 | |||
| Keyboard Instruments. | $32,223-$51,433 | |||
| Fine and Studio Arts Management. | $51,534 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics, General. | $60,190 | |||
| Computational Mathematics. | - | |||
| Financial Mathematics. | - | |||
| Statistics, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Systems Science and Theory. | - | |||
| Historic Preservation and Conservation, General. | - | |||
| Nutrition Sciences. | - | |||
| Ancient Studies/Civilization. | - | |||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astronomy. | - | |||
| Chemistry, General. | - | |||
| Chemistry, Other. | - | |||
| Geology/Earth Science, General. | - | |||
| Physics, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. | $52,777 | |||
| Forensic Science and Technology. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theology/Theological Studies. | $40,331-$47,492 | |||
| Divinity/Ministry. | $40,331-$47,492 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | $39,118 | |||
| Creative Writing. | - | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy. | - | |||
| Religion/Religious Studies. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History, General. | $33,721 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning. | - | |||
| Architectural History and Criticism, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American/United States Studies/Civilization. | - | |||
| Asian Studies/Civilization. | - | |||
| European Studies/Civilization. | - | |||
| Latin American Studies. | - | |||
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies. | - | |||
| Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign). | - | |||
| Italian Studies. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other. | $34,830 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Science. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Development. | $48,140 |
Boston University Schools/Majors Ranking
Under Ranking (2022)
World University Ranking
Grad Ranking (2023)
- Law School# 17(↑3)-
- Health Care Law# 5(↓1)
- Intellectual Property Law# 11(↑1)
- Tax Law# 15(↑1)
- Business/Corporate Law# 20(↓1)
- Constitutional Law# 21(↑3)
- Clinical Training# 26(↑14)
- Contracts Law# 27(↓1)
- Criminal Law# 28(↓5)
- International Law# 39(↓7)
- Legal Writing# 62(↑6)
- Environmental Law# 68(↓11)
- Dispute Resolution# 84(↓21)
- Trial Advocacy# 89(↓22)
- Medical School (Research)# 32(↑1)
- Engineering School# 35(↑1)+
- Medical School (Primary Care)# 36(↑8)
- Education School# 45(↓13)
- Business School# 47(↑3)+
- Fine Arts# 32(↑27)+
- Health Specialty+
- Science+
- Social Sciences and Humanities+
*Rankings have been updated to 2023USNews schools/majors ranking, rankings are for reference only
*numbers in bracket represent rankings change compare to last version
Boston University Varsity Athletes
| NCAA Division I without football | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| All Track Combined | 154 | 131 |
| Rowing | 40 | 88 |
| Lacrosse | 60 | 37 |
| Soccer | 35 | 31 |
| Swimming and Diving | 32 | 26 |
| Ice Hockey | 27 | 24 |
| Basketball | 18 | 15 |
| Softball | - | 31 |
| Field Hockey | - | 24 |
| Tennis | 12 | 12 |
| Golf | - | 7 |
| NCAA Division I without football | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| All Track Combined | 128 | 109 |
| Rowing | 41 | 105 |
| Lacrosse | 55 | 35 |
| Soccer | 32 | 32 |
| Ice Hockey | 28 | 25 |
| Swimming and Diving | 26 | 18 |
| Basketball | 16 | 15 |
| Field Hockey | - | 21 |
| Tennis | 9 | 12 |
| Softball | - | 17 |
| Golf | - | 7 |
| NCAA Division I without football | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| All Track Combined | 104 | 118 |
| Rowing | 41 | 112 |
| Lacrosse | 46 | 30 |
| Soccer | 34 | 30 |
| Swimming and Diving | 29 | 25 |
| Ice Hockey | 26 | 24 |
| Basketball | 14 | 12 |
| Tennis | 12 | 11 |
| Field Hockey | - | 21 |
| Softball | - | 20 |
| Golf | - | 7 |
