Is Boston University worth it?
Boston University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Boston, Massachusetts (large city). It awarded 12,945 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in business administration and management, computer science and psychology.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$55,834
Median earnings 4 years after
$83,615
Median earnings 10 years after
$83,238
Average net price
$24,402
Completion rate
89%
Completions (2024)
12,945
Years to pay back
1.2 years
Students (undergrad)
18,248
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | Master's | $57,991 | $72,136 | 518 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | $71,545 | $108,412 | 518 |
| Public Health | Master's | $68,423 | $88,820 | 347 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $110,558 | $147,178 | 340 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | $47,349 | $80,306 | 332 |
| Information Science/Studies | Master's | $104,702 | $136,425 | 289 |
| Law | First professional | $139,986 | $194,750 | 285 |
| Medicine | First professional | $70,654 | $102,530 | 255 |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | Master's | $70,479 | $96,565 | 214 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Master's | $59,382 | $68,388 | 212 |
| Dentistry | First professional | $111,866 | $180,633 | 196 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | $39,175 | $63,838 | 155 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Bachelor's | $45,870 | $66,661 | 153 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $90,050 | $136,667 | 151 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | Bachelor's | $37,225 | $55,804 | 145 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 1,061 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Bachelor's | 713 |
| Social Work | Master's | 344 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 328 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 313 |
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 296 |
| Computer Science | Master's | 284 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | Master's | 243 |
| Economics, General | Bachelor's | 237 |
| Business Analytics | Master's | 226 |
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Sources: federal figures for Boston University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for Massachusetts. Counts under 10 are not published.
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