Boston University
2024 USNews Best Colleges Ranking: 43(↓2) (Click for schools/majors ranking)
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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Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
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Business Administration and Management, General. | $86,755-$132,779 | |||
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management. | $86,755-$132,779 | |||
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management. | $86,755-$132,779 | |||
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other. | $86,755-$132,779 | |||
Finance, General. | $98,587 | |||
Hospitality Administration/Management, General. | $59,608 | |||
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other. | $59,608 | |||
Management Science. | $125,825 | |||
Actuarial Science. | $125,825 | |||
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other. | $125,825 | |||
International Marketing. | $94,408 | |||
Taxation. | - | |||
Insurance. | $125,712 | |||
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | $113,244 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | $56,324 | |||
Molecular Biology. | $63,204 | |||
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. | $63,204 | |||
Anatomy. | - | |||
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology. | - | |||
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other. | - | |||
Microbiology, General. | - | |||
Physiology, General. | - | |||
Pathology/Experimental Pathology. | - | |||
Pharmacology. | - | |||
Biostatistics. | $106,846 | |||
Bioinformatics. | $106,846 | |||
Biotechnology. | - | |||
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography. | $55,261-$75,201 | |||
Conservation Biology. | $55,261-$75,201 | |||
Epidemiology. | $55,261-$75,201 | |||
Neuroscience. | $54,972 | |||
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other. | $66,257 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Communication, General. | $69,156 | |||
Journalism. | $58,645-$62,451 | |||
Journalism, Other. | $58,645-$62,451 | |||
Radio and Television. | $51,602 | |||
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia. | $51,602 | |||
Public Relations/Image Management. | $73,098 | |||
Advertising. | $73,098 | |||
Health Communication. | $73,098 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Anthropology, General. | $47,165 | |||
Medical Anthropology. | $47,165 | |||
Cultural Anthropology. | $47,165 | |||
Forensic Anthropology. | $47,165 | |||
Anthropology, Other. | $47,165 | |||
Archeology. | - | |||
Economics, General. | $77,424 | |||
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. | $77,424 | |||
Geography. | - | |||
International Relations and Affairs. | $60,926-$68,967 | |||
International Relations and National Security Studies, Other. | $60,926-$68,967 | |||
Political Science and Government, General. | $58,315 | |||
Sociology, General. | $55,876 | |||
Urban Studies/Affairs. | - | |||
Social Sciences, Other. | $61,389 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Artificial Intelligence. | - | |||
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician. | - | |||
Information Science/Studies. | $128,158 | |||
Computer Science. | $119,493-$156,739 | |||
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration. | - | |||
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. | $84,960-$95,676 | |||
Computer Engineering, General. | $110,259-$139,276 | |||
Electrical and Electronics Engineering. | $95,438-$116,655 | |||
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics. | - | |||
Materials Engineering. | - | |||
Mechanical Engineering. | $84,331-$105,705 | |||
Systems Engineering. | - | |||
Manufacturing Engineering. | - | |||
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Education, General. | - | |||
Bilingual and Multilingual Education. | - | |||
Curriculum and Instruction. | $84,614 | |||
Educational Leadership and Administration, General. | $73,440 | |||
Special Education and Teaching, General. | $56,685 | |||
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness. | $56,685 | |||
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services. | $59,259 | |||
Elementary Education and Teaching. | $46,399-$58,145 | |||
Early Childhood Education and Teaching. | $46,399-$58,145 | |||
Art Teacher Education. | $48,756-$85,590 | |||
English/Language Arts Teacher Education. | $48,756-$85,590 | |||
Foreign Language Teacher Education. | $48,756-$85,590 | |||
Mathematics Teacher Education. | $48,756-$85,590 | |||
Music Teacher Education. | $48,756-$85,590 | |||
Reading Teacher Education. | $48,756-$85,590 | |||
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education. | $48,756-$85,590 | |||
Social Studies Teacher Education. | $48,756-$85,590 | |||
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
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Law. | $132,844 | |||
Programs for Foreign Lawyers. | $118,134 | |||
Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law. | $118,134 | |||
International Business, Trade, and Tax Law. | $118,134 | |||
Tax Law/Taxation. | $118,134 | |||
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other. | $118,134 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
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Psychology, General. | $51,117 | |||
Clinical Psychology. | $48,015-$54,841 | |||
Counseling Psychology. | $48,015-$54,841 | |||
Applied Psychology. | $48,015-$54,841 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
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Visual and Performing Arts, General. | - | |||
Graphic Design. | $45,558 | |||
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. | $29,886 | |||
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology. | $29,886 | |||
Acting. | $29,886 | |||
Directing and Theatrical Production. | $29,886 | |||
Film/Cinema/Media Studies. | $38,811 | |||
Art/Art Studies, General. | $36,677-$41,954 | |||
Art History, Criticism and Conservation. | $36,677-$41,954 | |||
Painting. | $36,677-$41,954 | |||
Sculpture. | $36,677-$41,954 | |||
Printmaking. | $36,677-$41,954 | |||
Music, General. | $34,037-$53,220 | |||
Music Performance, General. | $34,037-$53,220 | |||
Music Theory and Composition. | $34,037-$53,220 | |||
Musicology and Ethnomusicology. | $34,037-$53,220 | |||
Conducting. | $34,037-$53,220 | |||
Keyboard Instruments. | $34,037-$53,220 | |||
Fine and Studio Arts Management. | $53,568 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Education Policy Analysis. | - | |||
Social Work. | $47,709-$61,623 | |||
Youth Services/Administration. | $47,709-$61,623 | |||
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Mathematics, General. | $68,307 | |||
Computational Mathematics. | - | |||
Financial Mathematics. | - | |||
Statistics, General. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Systems Science and Theory. | - | |||
Historic Preservation and Conservation, General. | - | |||
Nutrition Sciences. | $55,707 | |||
Ancient Studies/Civilization. | - | |||
Mathematical Economics. | - | |||
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. | $61,344 | |||
Forensic Science and Technology. | $60,488 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Astronomy. | - | |||
Chemistry, General. | - | |||
Chemistry, Other. | - | |||
Geology/Earth Science, General. | - | |||
Physics, General. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
English Language and Literature, General. | $46,836 | |||
Creative Writing. | - | |||
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Religious/Sacred Music. | - | |||
Theology/Theological Studies. | $49,177-$56,605 | |||
Divinity/Ministry. | $49,177-$56,605 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Philosophy. | $47,043 | |||
Religion/Religious Studies. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
History, General. | $47,852 |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning. | - | |||
Architectural History and Criticism, General. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Environmental Science. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Child Development. | $44,618-$52,938 |
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). | - | |||
African-American/Black Studies. | - |
Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
---|---|---|---|---|
Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other. | $29,481 |
Boston University Schools/Majors Ranking
Under Ranking (2024)
World University Ranking
Grad Ranking (2025)
- Law School# 24(↑3)-
- Health Care Law# 3(↓2)
- Intellectual Property Law# 8(↑1)
- Tax Law# 15(↓2)
- Business/Corporate Law# 20(↓1)
- Contracts Law# 24(↑5)
- Criminal Law# 24(↑12)
- Constitutional Law# 25(↓1)
- International Law# 26(↓1)
- Clinical Training# 38(↑21)
- Dispute Resolution# 51(↑9)
- Environmental Law# 65(↓4)
- Legal Writing# 78(↑20)
- Trial Advocacy# 90(↓10)
- Education School# 42(↑4)
- Business School# 50(↑1)+
- Medical School (Research)# 32(→)
- Engineering School# 34(↑1)+
- Medical School (Primary Care)# 38(↓2)
- Fine Arts# 32(↑27)+
- Health Specialty+
- Science+
- Social Sciences and Humanities+
*Rankings have been updated to 2025USNews 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 |
---|---|---|
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) | 139 | 115 |
Rowing | 46 | 88 |
Lacrosse | 58 | 34 |
Swimming and Diving (combined) | 32 | 33 |
Soccer | 30 | 28 |
Ice Hockey | 30 | 27 |
Basketball | 18 | 16 |
Field Hockey | - | 21 |
Tennis | 10 | 10 |
Softball | - | 19 |
Golf | - | 7 |
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 |