by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at BU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level granted in general education at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 28 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 9 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Boston University handed out 28 bachelor’s degrees in general education.
BU is not yet ranked for general education at the bachelor’s level.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at BU, general education students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,188, the typical median for all majors at BU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,560 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $1,432 | $1,432 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 7% of general education bachelor’s degrees went to men and 93% went to women.
The majority of general education bachelor’s degree graduates at BU are White. About 46% 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 general education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 2 |
BU awarded 28 bachelor’s degrees in education, general in the latest year of data — 93% to women and 7% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (46%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boston University handed out 9 undergraduate certificate degrees in general education.
BU is not yet ranked for general education at the undergraduate certificate level.
For the most recent academic year available, 22% of general education undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 78% went to women.
The majority of general education undergraduate certificate degree graduates at BU were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 33% 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 general education.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
BU granted 9 undergraduate certificate completions in education, general recently — 78% to women and 22% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (33%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at BU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees in General Education | 3 |