Boston University Rankings by Salary Score
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Salary and Debt by Major at Boston University
We calculated a salary score for each of Boston University's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Boston University to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Scores for BU Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Area Studies | $24,500 | $29,690 | |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $25,000 | $38,290 | |
| Biology, General | $26,000 | $35,590 | |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $26,740 | $65,130 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $25,000 | $60,940 | |
| Chemistry | $27,000 | $41,190 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $27,000 | $32,660 | |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | Not Reported | $68,500 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $23,250 | $44,720 | |
| Computer Engineering | $27,000 | $91,480 | |
| Computer Science | $25,000 | $86,550 | |
| Design and Applied Arts | $27,000 | $50,440 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $26,940 | $25,190 | |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $27,000 | $35,600 | |
| Economics | $25,000 | $50,950 | |
| Education, General | $27,000 | $28,960 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | $22,250 | $64,990 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $25,000 | $36,560 | |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | $24,000 | $35,060 | |
| History | $27,000 | $33,990 | |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | $22,750 | $46,620 | |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $24,500 | $39,730 | |
| Journalism | $23,250 | $36,310 | |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | Not Reported | $41,570 | |
| Mathematics | $27,000 | $57,320 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | $27,000 | $68,920 | |
| Music | $25,000 | $23,650 | |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $26,840 | $35,860 | |
| Philosophy | $20,500 | $30,410 | |
| Political Science and Government | $25,320 | $39,150 | |
| Psychology, General | $24,770 | $36,440 | |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $24,500 | $37,210 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $26,980 | $32,250 | |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $27,000 | $33,140 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $27,000 | $30,410 | |
| Social Sciences, Other | $25,000 | $47,730 | |
| Social Work | $27,000 | $37,210 | |
| Sociology | $23,250 | $42,680 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | $27,000 | $44,740 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $27,000 | $34,940 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $27,000 | $42,360 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | $27,000 | $31,580 |
Salary Scores for BU Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management | Not Reported | $49,630 | |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | $75,120 | $37,670 | |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | $62,600 | $73,950 | |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $26,200 | $72,610 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $49,320 | $111,710 | |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | $35,500 | $77,970 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $82,050 | $49,860 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $70,000 | $61,730 | |
| Computer Engineering | Not Reported | $91,740 | |
| Computer Science | Not Reported | $117,080 | |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $41,000 | $50,680 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $12,560 | $59,250 | |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | $60,420 | $57,450 | |
| Economics | Not Reported | $50,860 | |
| Education, General | $27,000 | $48,040 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $26,500 | $56,980 | |
| Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering | Not Reported | $84,650 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $48,240 | $91,740 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Not Reported | $33,990 | |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $54,320 | $67,040 | |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $150,380 | $102,240 | |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $30,750 | $44,900 | |
| Information Science/Studies | $33,400 | $94,410 | |
| Insurance | Not Reported | $99,910 | |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | Not Reported | $39,730 | |
| Journalism | $43,360 | $46,480 | |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | $70,800 | $97,450 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $43,900 | $104,750 | |
| Marketing | $41,000 | $75,890 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | $56,200 | $81,700 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | Not Reported | $77,400 | |
| Music | $41,000 | $36,990 | |
| Nutrition Sciences | $61,500 | $47,290 | |
| Psychology, General | $53,340 | $37,570 | |
| Public Administration | $45,350 | $80,120 | |
| Public Health | $60,510 | $55,060 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $37,000 | $55,380 | |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $48,930 | $54,040 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $34,170 | $65,650 | |
| Security Science and Technology | $76,220 | $49,960 | |
| Social Sciences, General | $61,720 | $57,320 | |
| Social Work | $52,000 | $50,120 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | $41,000 | $48,730 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | $73,850 | $44,170 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $38,610 | $45,920 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $26,280 | $52,040 | |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | Not Reported | $50,110 | |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Not Reported | $35,420 |
Salary Scores for BU Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | Not Reported | $86,870 | |
| Dentistry | $287,960 | $121,570 | |
| Law | $119,300 | $109,290 | |
| Medicine | $215,550 | $61,380 | |
| Music | $76,970 | $38,290 | |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | $54,000 | $68,630 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | Not Reported | $70,460 | |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $30,000 | $47,730 |
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While there are good things about this program, I am overall disappointed in the quality of the live classroom component, which is the reason I chose this program over an asynchronous program. Facilitators that run the classes feel much more like TAs than professors for the majority of courses. The part of the program that is currently working are the asynchronous lectures and reading materials. The program uses a combination of both to educate its students. If structured, face-to-face learning (virtual or... Read More
The institution of Boston University became my home away from home. The staff within the department of psychology cared deeply for their students and worked tirelessly to ensure student success. The degree you receive upon graudation is incredibly well earned as the classes are both rigorous and throught provoking.