by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at BU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #12 out of 28 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, BU highly for education, coming in at #47 out of 1,574 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Schools | 47 of 1,574 |
| Best Education Schools in Massachusetts | 3 of 55 |
| Best Education Schools in the New England Region | 6 of 114 |
Here is each degree level granted in education at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 63 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 16 |
| Master’s | 380 |
| Doctoral | 38 |
| Professional Certificate | 9 |
The education field at BU covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boston University handed out 63 bachelor’s degrees in education.
BU is in the top 15% of the country for education at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #12 out of 28 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 12 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 22 |
| Best Education Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 251 |
Education graduates with a bachelor’s degree from BU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $68,037 a year. This is lower than $86,455, the median for all majors at BU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at BU, education graduates take on a median debt of $26,531 in student loans. This is higher than $25,188, the typical median for all majors at BU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,560 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $1,432 | $1,432 |
Find out more about BU tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 10% of education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of education bachelor’s degree graduates at BU were White. Approximately 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor’s in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 12 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 3 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston University awarded 16 undergraduate certificate degrees in education.
BU is not currently ranked for education at the undergraduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 31% of education undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 69% went to women.
The largest share of education undergraduate certificate degree graduates at BU are White. Roughly 50% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a undergraduate certificate in education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at BU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Education | 380 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Education | 38 |
| Professional Certificate Degrees in Education | 9 |
