Boston University (BU)
Private nonprofit four-year university in Boston, MA that costs an average of $36,503 a year after financial aid, admits 11% of applicants and graduates 90% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$36,503
Acceptance rate
11%
Graduation rate
90%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$89,087
Private nonprofitLarge city18,248 undergraduates
Cost of BU
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $90,106 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $71,372 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $19,970 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
| Average net price after aid | $36,503 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $16,336 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $39,763 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $52,880 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $70,352 |
| $110,001+ | $83,101 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with BU's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 11% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 1,480 |
| SAT reading (25th–75th percentile) | 690–750 |
| SAT math (25th–75th percentile) | 730–780 |
| ACT composite (25th–75th percentile) | 32–34 |
| Test scores | Considered but not required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 90% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 95% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $71,021 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $89,087 |
| Rank in Massachusetts (earnings) | 19th of 65 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $17,500 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $199 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 21% |
| Students with federal loans | 30% |
Majors and programs at BU
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (80)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | 171 | $105,408 | $20,500 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 41 | $102,611 | — |
| Computer Science | 656 | $98,587 | $17,500 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 6 | $87,287 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 256 | $80,780 | $19,500 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 73 | $78,163 | $19,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 1,385 | $77,263 | $18,500 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 253 | $73,080 | $20,500 |
| Mathematics | 225 | $63,944 | $21,500 |
| Economics | 571 | $63,688 | $18,500 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 128 | $59,073 | $19,500 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 65 | $57,147 | $19,333 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 598 | $55,505 | $17,375 |
| Chemistry | 61 | $55,024 | $20,500 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 111 | $54,804 | $17,750 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 345 | $54,505 | $18,125 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 26 | $53,380 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 34 | $52,685 | — |
| Political Science and Government | 293 | $49,871 | $18,500 |
| Music | 72 | $49,329 | $23,985 |
| Sociology | 92 | $48,548 | $17,250 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 267 | $46,727 | $19,250 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 252 | $46,291 | $19,000 |
| Journalism | 181 | $46,107 | $15,500 |
| Psychology | 653 | $45,716 | $19,000 |
| History | 83 | $44,977 | $15,375 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 293 | $44,969 | $18,520 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 65 | $44,945 | $17,110 |
| Anthropology | 38 | $44,140 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 64 | $43,972 | $18,250 |
| Philosophy | 129 | $43,896 | $16,750 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 369 | $42,398 | $19,000 |
| Biology | 326 | $41,472 | $19,000 |
| Design and Applied Arts | 63 | $40,940 | $17,500 |
| English Language and Literature | 101 | $40,909 | $20,232 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 109 | $37,373 | $20,468 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 201 | $36,588 | $19,000 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 82 | $36,518 | $19,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 79 | $36,370 | $18,750 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics | 58 | — | — |
| Archeology | 16 | — | — |
| Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation | 36 | — | — |
| Area Studies | 19 | — | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 32 | — | — |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | 7 | — | — |
| Classical and Ancient Studies | 21 | — | — |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 1 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 24 | — | — |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 37 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 5 | — | — |
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 17 | — | — |
| Economics and Computer Science | 3 | — | — |
| Education | 29 | — | — |
| Education, Other | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering Physics | 8 | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | 7 | — | — |
| Geoarcheaology | 2 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | — | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | — | — | — |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 56 | — | $19,000 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 38 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | — | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 46 | — | $23,500 |
| Mathematical Economics | 122 | — | — |
| Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Nutrition Sciences | 40 | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | 3 | — | — |
| Physics | 61 | — | $20,500 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 10 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 18 | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | — | — |
| Social Work | 1 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 14 | — | — |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
Certificate programs (45)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area Studies | 17 | — | — |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 16 | — | — |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 11 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 44 | — | — |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 61 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 34 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 4 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | 9 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 3 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 23 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 18 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 52 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 3 | — | — |
| Education | 11 | — | — |
| Education, Other | — | — | — |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | — | — | — |
| Engineering, Other | — | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 13 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | 12 | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 18 | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 1 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 2 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | — | — | — |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | 3 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 3 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 23 | — | — |
| Marketing | 12 | — | — |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | — | — | — |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | 8 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | — | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 22 | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | — | — | — |
| Public Health | 8 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 7 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 2 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 42 | — | — |
| Social Sciences, Other | 150 | — | — |
| Social Work | 8 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 9 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 2 | — | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 16 | — | — |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 11 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 20 | — | — |
Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (2)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
Master's degree programs (115)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 154 | $139,612 | $41,000 |
| Computer Science | 511 | $131,725 | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 50 | $128,119 | $161,006 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 209 | $121,650 | $60,654 |
| Data Processing | 376 | $121,418 | $26,028 |
| Information Science/Studies | 455 | $119,179 | $35,197 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 2,442 | $118,075 | $34,167 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | 235 | $113,179 | $31,149 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | 434 | $107,660 | $73,861 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | 738 | $106,639 | $39,910 |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 215 | $94,361 | $41,750 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 116 | $90,458 | $60,500 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 372 | $87,435 | $39,970 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 175 | $86,455 | $63,500 |
| Marketing | 364 | $85,259 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 16 | $74,869 | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 416 | $71,849 | $66,000 |
| Public Health | 640 | $70,983 | $65,921 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 226 | $69,990 | $40,006 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 82 | $69,184 | $63,442 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 75 | $68,242 | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 100 | $68,056 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 138 | $66,992 | $20,415 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 221 | $66,668 | $35,500 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 69 | $66,654 | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 178 | $66,640 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 89 | $66,510 | $68,471 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | 34 | $65,144 | — |
| Social Work | 665 | $63,669 | $54,413 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 266 | $63,306 | $31,202 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 103 | $61,318 | $111,961 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 225 | $60,365 | $62,275 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | 100 | $57,775 | — |
| Security Science and Technology | 28 | $56,314 | $75,583 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 74 | $54,954 | $41,000 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 98 | $54,515 | $75,541 |
| Journalism | 64 | $53,780 | $41,000 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | 26 | $53,401 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 35 | $52,919 | — |
| Psychology | 69 | $51,377 | $65,250 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 360 | $49,609 | $86,464 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 85 | $46,487 | $53,327 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 67 | $37,786 | $55,808 |
| Music | 131 | $30,881 | $41,000 |
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | 49 | — | — |
| Anthropology | 30 | — | $129,966 |
| Applied Mathematics | 177 | — | — |
| Archeology | 5 | — | — |
| Area Studies | 7 | — | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 11 | — | — |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 1 | — | — |
| Biology | 85 | — | — |
| Biotechnology | 39 | — | — |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | 20 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 31 | — | — |
| City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 35 | — | — |
| Classical and Ancient Studies | 6 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 60 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | 9 | — | — |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 8 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | 37 | — | — |
| Data Analytics | 379 | — | — |
| Data Science | 5 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | 61 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 37 | — | — |
| Economics | 257 | — | — |
| Education | — | — | — |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 29 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | — | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | — | — |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | — | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | — | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 11 | — | — |
| Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities | 10 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | 83 | — | — |
| Historic Preservation and Conservation | 5 | — | — |
| History | 14 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services | — | — | — |
| Insurance | 23 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 38 | — | — |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 28 | — | — |
| Materials Engineering | 63 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 7 | — | — |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 46 | — | — |
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies | 1 | — | — |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | 43 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 24 | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | 1 | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 1 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 2 | — | — |
| Physics | 6 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 22 | — | — |
| Public Administration | — | — | — |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 10 | — | — |
| Public Policy Analysis | 16 | — | — |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | — | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 5 | — | — |
| Religious Music and Worship | 3 | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 32 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 4 | — | — |
| Social Sciences | — | — | — |
| Sociology | 4 | — | — |
| Statistics | 130 | — | — |
| Systems Engineering | 33 | — | — |
| Systems Science and Theory | 37 | — | — |
| Taxation | 8 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 33 | — | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 108 | — | — |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 21 | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (66)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 41 | $89,768 | $37,515 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 316 | $79,525 | $63,686 |
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | 11 | — | — |
| Anthropology | 10 | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics | 3 | — | — |
| Archeology | 3 | — | — |
| Area Studies | 11 | — | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 8 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 2 | — | — |
| Biology | 24 | — | — |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | 36 | — | — |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 49 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 3 | — | — |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 12 | — | — |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | 54 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 39 | — | — |
| Classical and Ancient Studies | 7 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 10 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 3 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | 20 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 29 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 6 | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 6 | — | — |
| Economics | 40 | — | — |
| Education | 5 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 21 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 38 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 7 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature/Letters, Other | 1 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 12 | — | — |
| Genetics | 4 | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | — | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 24 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 10 | — | — |
| History | 12 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | 1 | — | — |
| Materials Engineering | 15 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 8 | — | — |
| Mechanical Engineering | 32 | — | — |
| Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies | 1 | — | — |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | 1 | — | — |
| Molecular Medicine | — | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Music | 56 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 16 | — | — |
| Nutrition Sciences | — | — | — |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 12 | — | — |
| Philosophy | 14 | — | — |
| Physics | 22 | — | — |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences | — | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 14 | — | — |
| Psychology | 28 | — | — |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 16 | — | — |
| Public Health | 11 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 4 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 9 | — | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 10 | — | — |
| Social Sciences | — | — | — |
| Social Work | 7 | — | — |
| Sociology | 10 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 2 | — | — |
| Statistics | 16 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 1 | — | — |
| Systems Engineering | 16 | — | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 40 | — | — |
Professional degree programs (4)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Law | 541 | $151,628 | $102,650 |
| Dentistry | 407 | $137,454 | $279,829 |
| Medicine | 303 | $71,154 | $182,792 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 47 | $49,264 | $33,502 |
Graduate certificate programs (38)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences | 122 | — | $283,690 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | — | — |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | — | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | — | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | — | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts | — | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 3 | — | — |
| Education, Other | — | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 5 | — | — |
| Educational/Instructional Media Design | — | — | — |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | — | — | — |
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | — | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | — | — | — |
| Marketing | — | — | — |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | — | — | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Music | 19 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | — | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | — | — |
| Social Sciences, Other | — | — | — |
| Social Work | — | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 1 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 14 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | — | — | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | — | — | — |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | — | — | — |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in Massachusetts
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeastern University | Boston | $17,850 | 5.2% | $99,371 |
| Boston College | Chestnut Hill | $38,930 | 16% | $112,178 |
| Harvard University | Cambridge | $19,148 | 3.6% | $121,957 |
| Berklee College of Music | Boston | $47,587 | 44% | $43,451 |
| Tufts University | Medford | $38,797 | 11% | $89,187 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Worcester | $43,885 | 60% | $113,513 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge | $14,815 | 4.5% | $152,553 |
| Bentley University | Waltham | $38,969 | 45% | $126,427 |
About BU
| Type | Private nonprofit four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Boston, MA |
| Setting | Large city |
| Undergraduates | 18,248 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 10 to 1 |
| Accreditor | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Website | bu.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is BU's acceptance rate?
Boston University admits 11% of applicants, making it highly selective. Admitted students average 1,480 on the SAT.
How much does BU cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $90,106 a year (tuition and fees: $71,372). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $36,503 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $16,336.
How much do BU graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $89,087 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 19th of 65 similar colleges in Massachusetts. The best-paid bachelor's program is computer engineering ($105,408 a year after graduation).
What is BU's graduation rate?
90% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 95% of first-year students return for a second year.