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In the latest year of available data, students from 28 majors graduated from Boston University.
Boston University awards degrees and credentials ranging from certificates up to its highest offering, the doctor’s degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ✓ |
| Associate | — |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | ✓ |
| Doctorate | ✓ |
Completions: 10,038 undergraduate · 16,428 graduate (26,466 total)
Ranked by the number of degrees awarded, these are the most popular majors at Boston University.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 13,233 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 1,979 |
| Computer Science. | 646 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 405 |
| Psychology, General. | 400 |
The following majors at Boston University have the strongest reported average salaries.
| Highest-Paying Majors | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences. | $223,140 |
| Dentistry. | $115,398 |
| Insurance. | $112,170 |
| Law. | $108,069 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | $101,869 |
Browse every major at Boston University, grouped into broad areas of study. Each area lists its majors and any specializations within them.
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 13,233 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. ↳ Business Administration and Management, General. · Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other. · Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management. · Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management. |
1,979 | $88,186 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. ↳ Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other. · Management Science. · Actuarial Science. |
373 | $80,155 |
| Marketing. ↳ International Marketing. · Marketing, Other. |
198 | $68,346 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. ↳ Hospitality Administration/Management, General. · Hospitality Administration/Management, Other. |
103 | $46,076 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. ↳ Finance, General. · Finance and Financial Management Services, Other. |
98 | $87,851 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | 34 | $68,699 |
| Insurance. | 7 | $112,170 |
| Taxation. | 6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Public Health. ↳ Health Services Administration. · Public Health Education and Promotion. · Public Health, Other. · Environmental Health. · Public Health, General. |
272 | $56,618 |
| Dentistry. | 214 | $115,398 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. ↳ Occupational Therapy/Therapist. · Physical Therapy/Therapist. · Rehabilitation Science. · Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other. |
189 | $62,942 |
| Medicine. | 154 | $61,274 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 138 | $34,542 |
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences. ↳ Endodontics/Endodontology. · Periodontics/Periodontology. · Orthodontics/Orthodontology. · Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics. · Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology. · Dental Public Health and Education. · Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences, Other. · Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery. |
90 | $223,140 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. ↳ Health/Health Care Administration/Management. |
72 | $65,625 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. ↳ Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other. · Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies. |
63 | NA |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. ↳ Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist. |
55 | $60,886 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | 52 | $101,869 |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics. ↳ Medical Informatics. · Medical Illustration and Informatics, Other. |
38 | NA |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. ↳ Genetic Counseling/Counselor. |
13 | NA |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities. ↳ Health Professions Education. |
4 | NA |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. ↳ Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician. |
3 | $67,918 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. ↳ Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. |
1 | $53,796 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | 646 | $94,796 |
| Data Processing. ↳ Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician. |
201 | NA |
| Information Science/Studies. | 198 | $92,380 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. ↳ Computer Software and Media Applications, Other. · Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration. |
138 | NA |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. ↳ Artificial Intelligence. · Computer and Information Sciences, General. · Computer and Information Sciences, Other. |
85 | NA |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. ↳ Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other. · Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance. |
9 | NA |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. ↳ Epidemiology. · Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography. · Conservation Biology. |
243 | $53,427 |
| Biology, General. ↳ Biology/Biological Sciences, General. |
224 | $30,006 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other. | 169 | $37,367 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. ↳ Neuroscience. |
142 | $37,633 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. ↳ Molecular Biology. · Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. · Biochemistry. |
130 | $38,708 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. ↳ Physiology, General. · Pathology/Experimental Pathology. |
128 | $31,920 |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology. ↳ Biostatistics. · Bioinformatics. |
111 | $74,311 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences. ↳ Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology. · Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other. · Anatomy. |
34 | NA |
| Biotechnology. | 19 | NA |
| Genetics. ↳ Genetics, General. |
4 | NA |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology. ↳ Pharmacology. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Economics. ↳ Economics, General. · Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. |
385 | $53,654 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies. ↳ International Relations and Affairs. · International Relations and National Security Studies, Other. |
203 | $39,565 |
| Political Science and Government. ↳ Political Science and Government, General. |
152 | $39,106 |
| Social Sciences, Other. | 108 | $48,872 |
| Sociology. ↳ Sociology, General. |
53 | $33,033 |
| Anthropology. ↳ Forensic Anthropology. · Cultural Anthropology. · Anthropology, General. · Physical and Biological Anthropology. · Anthropology, Other. · Medical Anthropology. |
37 | NA |
| Archeology. | 12 | NA |
| Urban Studies/Affairs. | 11 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. ↳ Advertising. · Public Relations/Image Management. · Health Communication. · Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other. |
405 | $55,843 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. ↳ Radio and Television. · Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia. |
305 | $39,485 |
| Journalism. ↳ Journalism. · Broadcast Journalism. |
108 | $37,875 |
| Communication, General. | 71 | $39,757 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. ↳ Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. |
226 | $66,536 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | 203 | $72,986 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. ↳ Electrical and Electronics Engineering. |
161 | $80,609 |
| Computer Engineering. ↳ Computer Engineering, General. · Computer Engineering, Other. |
95 | $90,693 |
| Materials Engineering. | 33 | NA |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering. | 25 | NA |
| Systems Engineering. | 23 | NA |
| Manufacturing Engineering. | 11 | NA |
| Engineering Physics. ↳ Engineering Physics/Applied Physics. |
5 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Data Analytics. ↳ Business Analytics. · Financial Analytics. |
379 | NA |
| Nutrition Sciences. | 66 | $52,553 |
| Mathematical Economics. | 51 | NA |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. ↳ Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. |
25 | NA |
| Systems Science and Theory. | 17 | NA |
| Classical and Ancient Studies. ↳ Ancient Studies/Civilization. |
17 | NA |
| Data Science. ↳ Data Science, General. |
5 | NA |
| Economics and Computer Science. | 3 | NA |
| Geoarcheaology. | 2 | NA |
| Historic Preservation and Conservation. ↳ Historic Preservation and Conservation, General. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Law. | 296 | $108,069 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. ↳ Programs for Foreign Lawyers. · Tax Law/Taxation. · Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law. · Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other. · International Business, Trade, and Tax Law. |
220 | $87,263 |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other. | 1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. ↳ Music Teacher Education. · Art Teacher Education. · Reading Teacher Education. · Social Studies Teacher Education. · Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education. · Mathematics Teacher Education. · English/Language Arts Teacher Education. · Foreign Language Teacher Education. · Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other. |
172 | $51,163 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. ↳ Educational Leadership and Administration, General. |
87 | $55,508 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | 79 | $56,178 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. ↳ Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services. |
42 | $42,908 |
| Special Education and Teaching. ↳ Special Education and Teaching, General. · Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness. |
41 | $50,442 |
| Education, General. | 40 | $34,838 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. ↳ Early Childhood Education and Teaching. · Elementary Education and Teaching. |
25 | $41,103 |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. ↳ Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor. · Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language, Other. |
19 | NA |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education. ↳ Bilingual and Multilingual Education. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | 400 | $36,754 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. ↳ Clinical Psychology. · Applied Psychology. |
58 | $45,619 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Music. ↳ Music Performance, General. · Music, General. · Music Theory and Composition. · Musicology and Ethnomusicology. · Keyboard Instruments. · Voice and Opera. · Conducting. · Music, Other. |
140 | $29,109 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. ↳ Art History, Criticism and Conservation. · Painting. · Sculpture. · Art/Art Studies, General. · Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other. · Printmaking. |
83 | $28,422 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. ↳ Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology. · Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. · Acting. · Directing and Theatrical Production. |
73 | $25,859 |
| Design and Applied Arts. ↳ Graphic Design. · Illustration. |
59 | $46,444 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management. ↳ Fine and Studio Arts Management. · Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, Other. |
44 | $49,096 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other. | 7 | NA |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts. ↳ Film/Cinema/Media Studies. |
6 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Social Work. ↳ Social Work. · Social Work, Other. · Youth Services/Administration. |
354 | $49,458 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other. | 12 | NA |
| Public Policy Analysis. ↳ Education Policy Analysis. |
11 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics. ↳ Financial Mathematics. · Computational Mathematics. |
105 | NA |
| Mathematics. ↳ Mathematics, General. |
103 | $43,129 |
| Statistics. ↳ Statistics, General. |
79 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chemistry. ↳ Chemistry, General. · Chemistry, Other. |
73 | $34,787 |
| Physics. ↳ Physics, General. |
33 | NA |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics. ↳ Astronomy. |
25 | NA |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. ↳ Geology/Earth Science, General. |
17 | NA |
| Physical Sciences, General. | 2 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. ↳ Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. · Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other. |
119 | $52,578 |
| Security Science and Technology. ↳ Forensic Science and Technology. |
19 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. ↳ Theology/Theological Studies. · Divinity/Ministry. · Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other. |
107 | $42,390 |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other. | 6 | NA |
| Religious Music and Worship. ↳ Religious/Sacred Music. |
1 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | 53 | $32,854 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. ↳ Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies, Other. · Creative Writing. |
43 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophy. | 77 | $36,276 |
| Religion/Religious Studies. ↳ Religion/Religious Studies. · Religion/Religious Studies, Other. |
15 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. ↳ Linguistics. · Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services, Other. · Comparative Literature. |
36 | NA |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. ↳ Spanish Language and Literature. · French Language and Literature. |
15 | $31,093 |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. ↳ Chinese Language and Literature. · Japanese Language and Literature. |
6 | NA |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 3 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| History. ↳ History, General. |
59 | $37,151 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation. ↳ Architectural History and Criticism, General. |
20 | NA |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning. | 19 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. ↳ Environmental Science. |
32 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Area Studies. ↳ Area Studies, Other. · Near and Middle Eastern Studies. · Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign). · American/United States Studies/Civilization. · Latin American Studies. · Asian Studies/Civilization. · European Studies/Civilization. |
22 | NA |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. ↳ Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other. |
4 | NA |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. ↳ Culinary Arts and Related Services, Other. |
20 | $38,764 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. ↳ Child Development. |
9 | $42,687 |
| Major | Graduates | Average Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians. ↳ Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other. |
1 | NA |
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
References
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