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Boston University
Boston, MA · Private Nonprofit · Elite
Boston University is a private nonprofit institution in Boston, MA. With a 11% admission rate and 1,520 combined SAT (75th percentile). Enrolls 17,850 students, offers 49 programs with earnings data, and has a 89% completion rate. Earnings are weighted by the number of graduates reporting in each program to reflect the typical student outcome. Payback period estimates how many years of earnings it takes to recoup total degree cost using net price after financial aid.
Admission Rate
11%
SAT Combined (75th)
1,520
Enrollment
17,850
Completion Rate
89%
Cost of Attendance
$82,694
In-State Tuition
$65,168
Out-of-State Tuition
$65,168
Programs
49
1-Year vs 5-Year Earnings — 49 Programs
STEMEngineeringHealthBusinessLiberal ArtsOtherCost ($83K)
Showing 49 of 49 programs
| Compare | # | Program ⇕ | Credential ⇕ | 1yr Earnings ↓ | 5yr Earnings ⇕ | Cost ⇕ | ROI ⇕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Computer EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $93,995 | $138,076 | $82,694 | 1.1x | |
| 2 | Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $90,050 | $137,182 | $82,694 | 1.1x | |
| 3 | Electrical, Electronics and Communications EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $80,528 | $112,437 | $82,694 | 1.0x | |
| 4 | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $77,660 | — | $82,694 | 0.9x | |
| 5 | Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $76,337 | $94,926 | $82,694 | 0.9x | |
| 6 | Business Administration, Management and OperationsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $71,545 | $102,943 | $82,694 | 0.9x | |
| 7 | Biomedical/Medical EngineeringBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $69,209 | $98,562 | $82,694 | 0.8x | |
| 8 | MathematicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $64,604 | $71,541 | $82,694 | 0.8x | |
| 9 | EconomicsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $55,733 | $88,959 | $82,694 | 0.7x | |
| 10 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $54,456 | $116,242 | $82,694 | 0.7x | |
| 11 | Design and Applied ArtsBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $49,254 | — | $82,694 | 0.6x | |
| 12 | Social Sciences, OtherBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $48,243 | $77,557 | $82,694 | 0.6x | |
| 13 | Communication and Media StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $47,349 | $84,361 | $82,694 | 0.6x | |
| 14 | International Relations and National Security StudiesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,870 | $74,117 | $82,694 | 0.6x | |
| 15 | Political Science and GovernmentBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $45,021 | $69,721 | $82,694 | 0.5x | |
| 16 | Hospitality Administration/ManagementBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $44,657 | $51,214 | $82,694 | 0.5x | |
| 17 | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,894 | $75,810 | $82,694 | 0.5x | |
| 18 | JournalismBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,857 | $73,406 | $82,694 | 0.5x | |
| 19 | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $42,850 | $75,390 | $82,694 | 0.5x | |
| 20 | PhilosophyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,377 | — | $82,694 | 0.5x | |
| 21 | Biology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $40,165 | $67,946 | $82,694 | 0.5x | |
| 22 | Psychology, GeneralBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,175 | $60,374 | $82,694 | 0.5x | |
| 23 | ChemistryBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,157 | — | $82,694 | 0.5x | |
| 24 | Neurobiology and NeurosciencesBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $39,093 | $73,425 | $82,694 | 0.5x | |
| 25 | SociologyBachelor's Degree | Bachelor's Degree | $38,457 | $71,736 | $82,694 | 0.5x |
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