Boston University
2021 USNews Best Colleges Ranking: 42 (Click for schools/majors ranking) 
2021 QS USA University Rankings：20
Boston University has1,828COVID-19 cases till May 26,2021, 76more cases compare to 4 weeks ago. (1,228 total cases since Jan 1, 2021)
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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 | $55,892  |
Out-of-state Tuition | $55,892 |
| Room and Board | $16,160 | Under Students | 17,983人 |
| Graduation Rate | 81.5% | Retension Rate | 93.9% |
| Student-Facuty Ratio | 10:1 | Men-Women Ratio | 41:59 |
| Graduation Salary | $24,615 - $190,536 (Click for more detailed information) | ||
| Athletic Association | NCAA ≫ Patriot League（Basketball、X-Country） | ||
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| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General. | $60,597-$106,688 | |||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management. | $60,597-$106,688 | |||
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management. | $60,597-$106,688 | |||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other. | $60,597-$106,688 | |||
| Finance, General. | $84,653 | |||
| Banking and Financial Support Services. | $84,653 | |||
| Hospitality Administration/Management, General. | $47,650 | |||
| Hospitality Administration/Management, Other. | $47,650 | |||
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. | - | |||
| Management Science. | $106,421 | |||
| Business Statistics. | $106,421 | |||
| Actuarial Science. | $106,421 | |||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other. | $106,421 | |||
| International Marketing. | $82,440 | |||
| Insurance. | $97,959 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | $76,460 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication, General. | $47,620 | |||
| Journalism. | $38,289-$44,468 | |||
| Journalism, Other. | $38,289-$44,468 | |||
| Radio and Television. | $35,131-$45,500 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia. | $35,131-$45,500 | |||
| Public Relations/Image Management. | $58,479 | |||
| Advertising. | $58,479 | |||
| Health Communication. | $58,479 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | $32,391 | |||
| Biochemistry. | $34,348 | |||
| Molecular Biology. | $34,348 | |||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. | $34,348 | |||
| Anatomy. | - | |||
| Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology. | - | |||
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other. | - | |||
| Genetics, General. | - | |||
| Physiology, General. | - | |||
| Pathology/Experimental Pathology. | - | |||
| Pharmacology. | - | |||
| Biostatistics. | $64,281 | |||
| Bioinformatics. | $64,281 | |||
| Biotechnology. | - | |||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography. | $28,598-$55,383 | |||
| Environmental Biology. | $28,598-$55,383 | |||
| Conservation Biology. | $28,598-$55,383 | |||
| Epidemiology. | $28,598-$55,383 | |||
| Molecular Medicine. | - | |||
| Neuroscience. | $36,728 | |||
| Neurobiology and Anatomy. | $36,728 | |||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other. | $34,298 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General. | $57,318 | |||
| Anthropology, General. | $24,615 | |||
| Anthropology, Other. | $24,615 | |||
| Archeology. | - | |||
| Economics, General. | $53,454 | |||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. | $53,454 | |||
| Development Economics and International Development. | $53,454 | |||
| Geography. | - | |||
| International Relations and Affairs. | $38,797-$49,840 | |||
| International Relations and National Security Studies, Other. | $38,797-$49,840 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General. | $38,721 | |||
| Sociology, General. | $42,309 | |||
| Urban Studies/Affairs. | - | |||
| Social Sciences, Other. | $45,696 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies. | $102,306 | |||
| Computer Science. | $84,994-$110,878 | |||
| Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration. | - | |||
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other. | - | |||
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. | - | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering, General. | - | |||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. | $67,660 | |||
| Computer Engineering, General. | $82,440-$106,421 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering. | $70,829-$88,861 | |||
| Materials Engineering. | - | |||
| Mechanical Engineering. | $68,858-$83,848 | |||
| Systems Engineering. | - | |||
| Manufacturing Engineering. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law. | $92,743 | |||
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers. | $96,829 | |||
| Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law. | $96,829 | |||
| International Business, Trade, and Tax Law. | $96,829 | |||
| Tax Law/Taxation. | $96,829 | |||
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other. | $96,829 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Administration. | $79,389 | |||
| Social Work. | $39,009-$50,336 | |||
| Youth Services/Administration. | $39,009-$50,336 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | $29,685 | |||
| Graphic Design. | $42,682 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. | $25,194-$41,193 | |||
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology. | $25,194-$41,193 | |||
| Playwriting and Screenwriting. | $25,194-$41,193 | |||
| Acting. | $25,194-$41,193 | |||
| Directing and Theatrical Production. | $25,194-$41,193 | |||
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies. | $32,569 | |||
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production. | $32,569 | |||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation. | $25,967-$30,228 | |||
| Painting. | $25,967-$30,228 | |||
| Sculpture. | $25,967-$30,228 | |||
| Printmaking. | $25,967-$30,228 | |||
| Music, General. | $30,771-$38,289 | |||
| Music Performance, General. | $30,771-$38,289 | |||
| Music Theory and Composition. | $30,771-$38,289 | |||
| Musicology and Ethnomusicology. | $30,771-$38,289 | |||
| Conducting. | $30,771-$38,289 | |||
| Keyboard Instruments. | $30,771-$38,289 | |||
| Fine and Studio Arts Management. | $47,260 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | $34,348-$39,927 | |||
| Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics. | $38,018 | |||
| Clinical Psychology. | $33,726-$43,798 | |||
| Counseling Psychology. | $33,726-$43,798 | |||
| Applied Psychology. | $33,726-$43,798 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics, General. | $47,260 | |||
| Financial Mathematics. | $97,071 | |||
| Statistics, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration. | $48,703 | |||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. | $48,703 | |||
| Forensic Science and Technology. | $48,703 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Systems Science and Theory. | - | |||
| Nutrition Sciences. | $52,941 | |||
| Ancient Studies/Civilization. | - | |||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | $49,683 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astronomy. | - | |||
| Chemistry, General. | $41,342 | |||
| Chemistry, Other. | $41,342 | |||
| Geology/Earth Science, General. | - | |||
| Geophysics and Seismology. | - | |||
| Physics, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bible/Biblical Studies. | - | |||
| Religious/Sacred Music. | - | |||
| Theology/Theological Studies. | $27,439-$69,783 | |||
| Divinity/Ministry. | $27,439-$69,783 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | $36,013 | |||
| Creative Writing. | - | |||
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy. | $26,353 | |||
| Religion/Religious Studies. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History, General. | $29,995 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linguistics. | $31,839 | |||
| Comparative Literature. | $31,839 | |||
| Japanese Language and Literature. | - | |||
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other. | - | |||
| Russian Language and Literature. | - | |||
| French Language and Literature. | $33,993 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature. | $33,993 | |||
| Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General. | $33,993 | |||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning. | - | |||
| Architectural History and Criticism, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Child Development. | $34,704-$45,539 | |||
| Child Care and Support Services Management. | $34,704-$45,539 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other. | $42,682 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Studies/Civilization. | $31,851 | |||
| European Studies/Civilization. | $31,851 | |||
| Latin American Studies. | $31,851 | |||
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies. | $31,851 | |||
| Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign). | $31,851 | |||
| Area Studies, Other. | $31,851 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Science. | - |
Boston University Schools/Majors Ranking
Under Ranking (2021)
World University Ranking
Grad Ranking (2022)
- Law School# 20(→)-
- Health Care Law# 4(↑1)
- Intellectual Property Law# 12(↓2)
- Tax Law# 16(↑5)
- Business/Corporate Law# 19(→)
- Criminal Law# 23(↑7)
- Constitutional Law# 24(↓5)
- Contracts Law# 26(↓8)
- International Law# 32(→)
- Clinical Training# 40(↓8)
- Environmental Law# 57(↓2)
- Dispute Resolution# 63(↓7)
- Trial Advocacy# 67(↑38)
- Legal Writing# 68(↓17)
- Education School# 32(↑7)
- Medical School (Research)# 33(↓4)
- Engineering School# 36(→)+
- Medical School (Primary Care)# 44(↓1)
- Business School# 50(↓2)+
- Fine Arts# 32(↑27)+
- Social Sciences and Humanities+
- Health Specialty+
- Science+
*Rankings have been updated to 2022USNews 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 | 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 |
| NCAA Division I without football | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| All Track Combined | 86 | 129 |
| Rowing | 49 | 101 |
| Lacrosse | 46 | 29 |
| Soccer | 35 | 28 |
| Swimming and Diving | 31 | 22 |
| Ice Hockey | 27 | 23 |
| Basketball | 13 | 13 |
| Field Hockey | - | 21 |
| Tennis | 10 | 11 |
| Softball | - | 18 |
| Golf | - | 6 |
