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Major Programs at BU

Offered Degrees BS, MS, Doctorate, Certificate, Post-Graduate
Online Courses BS
Total Programs 462
Online Programs 1
Salary after Completing $22,700 - $80,000

Offered Degrees at BU

Boston University is categorized by Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie categorization. Boston University offers 469 programs through online and on-site (classroom) education. It offers Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Certificate and Post-Graduate Certificate degree. The following table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability.
Offered Degrees and Number of Programs
Boston University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's1211
Master's1810
Doctorate (Research)900
Doctorate (Practical)30
Less Than 1 Year Certificate70
1-2 Years Certificate320
2-4 Years Certificate120
Post-Bachelor's Certificate30
Post-Master's Certificate200
Total4691
*Salary data is from College Scoreboard

Field of Study by Offered Degree/Program

Bachelor'sMaster'sDoctorate (Research)Doctorate (Practical)Less Than 1 Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate2-4 Years CertificatePost-Bachelor's CertificatePost-Master's Certificate

BU Bachelor's Programs

Boston University offers Bachelor's degree with 121 major programs. Among them 1 programs are available through online classes.
Bachelor's Programs
Boston University
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompleterAverage Salary after Completing
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 2
Environmental Science2-
Architecture [+] 3
Architectural History and Criticism3-
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 6
American/United States Studies/Civilization1-
Asian Studies/Civilization2-
East Asian Studies--
European Studies/Civilization1-
Latin American Studies1-
Near and Middle Eastern Studies1-
Italian Studies--
Area Studies (other)--
Communication and Journalism [+] 26
Communication5-
Journalism6$33,500
Radio and Television8$32,000
Public Relations/Image Management2-
Advertising5-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 14
Computer Science14$78,200
Education [+] 61
Education--
Bilingual and Multilingual Education3-
Special Education and Teaching8-
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness3-
Elementary Education and Teaching13-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching8-
Art Teacher Education--
English/Language Arts Teacher Education4-
Foreign Language Teacher Education1-
Mathematics Teacher Education2-
Music Teacher Education7-
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education4-
Social Studies Teacher Education8-
Education (other)--
Engineering [+] 282
Engineering--
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering126$55,300
Computer Engineering3$80,000
Electrical and Electronics Engineering3$67,800
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics1-
Mechanical Engineering149$66,900
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 27
Linguistics5-
Comparative Literature1-
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services (other)2-
Chinese Language and Literature2-
Japanese Language and Literature2-
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (other)1-
Russian Language and Literature1-
German Language and Literature--
French Language and Literature2$31,000
Spanish Language and Literature5-
Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics2-
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (other)1-
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (other)1-
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics1-
Latin Language and Literature1-
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (other)--
English Language and Literature [+] 6
English Language and Literature6$34,200
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 192
Biology/Biological Sciences4$31,600
Molecular Biology1-
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology59-
Physiology109-
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography11-
Environmental Biology--
Conservation Biology1-
Neuroscience7$35,700
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 15
Mathematics14$44,400
Computational Mathematics1-
Financial Mathematics--
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 127
Nutrition Sciences24-
Ancient Studies/Civilization1-
Mathematical Economics42-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)60$52,600
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 13
Philosophy12-
Religion/Religious Studies1-
Physical Sciences [+] 34
Astronomy5-
Chemistry2-
Chemistry (other)5-
Geology/Earth Science--
Geophysics and Seismology--
Physics22-
Psychology [+] 24
Psychology23$33,700
Counseling Psychology1-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 6
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies6-
Human Services [+] 4
Youth Services/Administration4-
Social Sciences [+] 104
Anthropology2-
Medical Anthropology1-
Cultural Anthropology1-
Archeology1-
Economics41$50,000
Geography--
International Relations and Affairs25$36,200
Political Science and Government25$38,900
Sociology5$39,600
Urban Studies/Affairs1-
Social Sciences (other)2$40,800
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 88
Visual and Performing Arts1-
Graphic Design2-
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts18$22,700
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology12-
Acting23-
Directing and Theatrical Production6-
Film/Cinema/Video Studies2-
Art/Art Studies1$23,100
Art History, Criticism and Conservation1-
Painting1-
Sculpture3-
Printmaking1-
Music12$29,600
Music Performance3-
Music Theory and Composition2-
Musicology and Ethnomusicology--
Keyboard Instruments--
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 125
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist14-
Athletic Training/Trainer--
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician5-
Pre-Dentistry Studies1-
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies31-
Rehabilitation Science33-
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (other)--
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)41-
Business [+] 750
Business Administration and Management678$56,300
Hospitality Administration/Management64$44,800
Hospitality Administration/Management (other)8-
History [+] 6-
History6$28,100

BU Master's Programs

Boston University offers Master's degree with 181 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Master's degree).
Master's Programs
Boston University
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompleterAverage Salary after Completing
Architecture [+] 11
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning11-
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 2
Latin American Studies1-
Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign)--
African-American/Black Studies1-
Communication and Journalism [+] 297
Communication58-
Journalism36$44,900
Journalism (other)2-
Radio and Television27-
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia47-
Public Relations/Image Management55-
Advertising52-
Health Communication20-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 600
Artificial Intelligence30-
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician105-
Information Science/Studies225$95,200
Computer Science126$106,300
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration9-
Computer Software and Media Applications (other)105-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications--
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance--
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 14
Culinary Arts and Related Services (other)14-
Education [+] 428
Education--
Curriculum and Instruction94-
Educational Leadership and Administration65$55,900
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research (other)--
Special Education and Teaching25$47,400
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness6-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services21$43,700
Student Counseling and Personnel Services (other)--
Elementary Education and Teaching9-
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching--
Early Childhood Education and Teaching10-
Art Teacher Education44-
English/Language Arts Teacher Education9-
Foreign Language Teacher Education7-
Health Teacher Education--
Mathematics Teacher Education15-
Music Teacher Education67-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching--
Reading Teacher Education18-
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education10-
Social Studies Teacher Education8-
Drama and Dance Teacher Education--
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor20-
Engineering [+] 283
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering60$67,600
Computer Engineering5$87,300
Electrical and Electronics Engineering81$87,000
Materials Engineering32-
Mechanical Engineering57$79,000
Systems Engineering17-
Manufacturing Engineering13-
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering18-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 24
Linguistics14-
Comparative Literature6-
French Language and Literature2-
Spanish Language and Literature2-
Work and Family Studies [+] 18
Child Development18-
Child Care and Support Services Management--
Legal Studies [+] 279
Programs for Foreign Lawyers161-
Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law40-
International Business, Trade, and Tax Law2-
Tax Law/Taxation67-
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies (other)9-
English Language and Literature [+] 29
English Language and Literature12-
Creative Writing17-
English Language and Literature/Letters (other)--
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 336
Biology/Biological Sciences35-
Biochemistry--
Anatomy10-
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences (other)3-
Microbiology--
Physiology12-
Pathology/Experimental Pathology8-
Biostatistics45-
Bioinformatics35-
Biotechnology18-
Epidemiology2-
Neuroscience--
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (other)168$40,200
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 151
Mathematics10-
Financial Mathematics86-
Statistics55-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 77
Systems Science and Theory38-
Historic Preservation and Conservation3-
Nutrition Sciences36-
Ancient Studies/Civilization--
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)--
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 3
Philosophy1-
Religion/Religious Studies2-
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 70
Bible/Biblical Studies--
Religious/Sacred Music2-
Theology/Theological Studies66$27,800
Divinity/Ministry2-
Physical Sciences [+] 31
Astronomy5-
Chemistry13-
Geology/Earth Science1-
Physics12-
Psychology [+] 110
Psychology58-
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics--
Clinical Psychology43$43,800
Applied Psychology9-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 154
Criminal Justice and Corrections--
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration--
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies128-
Human Services [+] 311
Public Administration-$73,500
Education Policy Analysis4-
Social Work303$48,300
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (other)4-
Social Sciences [+] 210
Social Sciences-$55,100
Anthropology--
Forensic Anthropology6-
Anthropology (other)4-
Archeology5-
Economics--
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics129-
Development Economics and International Development--
Economics (other)--
Geography--
International Relations and Affairs39$42,400
International Relations and National Security Studies (other)7-
Political Science and Government10-
Sociology--
Urban Studies/Affairs10-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 150
Graphic Design17-
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology12-
Playwriting and Screenwriting--
Directing and Theatrical Production3-
Cinematography and Film/Video Production--
Art History, Criticism and Conservation14-
Painting16-
Sculpture2-
Music Performance46-
Music Theory and Composition6-
Musicology and Ethnomusicology3-
Conducting--
Keyboard Instruments1-
Fine and Studio Arts Management30-
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management--
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 295
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist50-
Oral Biology and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology--
Dental Public Health and Education1-
Endodontics/Endodontology3-
Orthodontics/Orthodontology7-
Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics2-
Periodontics/Periodontology9-
Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology3-
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences (other)--
Health/Health Care Administration/Management76$61,100
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer14-
Athletic Training/Trainer4-
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other)38-
Medical Scientist2-
Genetic Counseling/Counselor11-
Public Health7$52,900
Environmental Health3-
Public Health Education and Promotion2-
Maternal and Child Health--
Health Services Administration22-
Public Health (other)10-
Occupational Therapy/Therapist--
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (other)--
Health Professions Education1-
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)30-
Business [+] 1,405
Business Administration and Management371$102,800
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management34-
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management45-
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)54-
Finance216$82,400
Banking and Financial Support Services--
Hospitality Administration/Management68-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration--
Management Science39$104,000
Business Statistics--
Actuarial Science25-
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (other)349-
International Marketing137-
Taxation1-
Insurance16$92,400
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (other)50$73,100
History [+] 3-
History3-

BU Doctorate (Research) Programs

Boston University offers Doctorate (Research) degree with 90 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Doctorate (Research) degree).
Doctorate (Research) Programs
Boston University
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompleterAverage Salary after Completing
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 6
Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign)6-
Communication and Journalism [+] 2
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia2-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 14
Computer Science14-
Education [+] 32
Education1-
Curriculum and Instruction6-
Educational Leadership and Administration2-
Special Education and Teaching2-
Student Counseling and Personnel Services (other)--
Music Teacher Education21-
Engineering [+] 79
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering24-
Computer Engineering7-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering20-
Materials Engineering7-
Mechanical Engineering16-
Systems Engineering5-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 3
French Language and Literature1-
Spanish Language and Literature2-
English Language and Literature [+] 10
English Language and Literature5-
English Language and Literature/Letters (other)5-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 80
Biology/Biological Sciences10-
Biochemistry--
Biophysics--
Molecular Biology3-
Anatomy6-
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology14-
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences (other)1-
Microbiology1-
Microbiology and Immunology--
Genetics--
Physiology1-
Pathology/Experimental Pathology--
Pharmacology4-
Biostatistics6-
Bioinformatics5-
Epidemiology13-
Molecular Medicine--
Neuroscience16-
Neurobiology and Anatomy--
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 18
Mathematics7-
Financial Mathematics6-
Statistics5-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 0
Nutrition Sciences--
Ancient Studies/Civilization--
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)--
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 8
Philosophy4-
Religion/Religious Studies4-
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 18
Theology/Theological Studies5-
Divinity/Ministry13-
Physical Sciences [+] 35
Astronomy3-
Chemistry20-
Geology/Earth Science4-
Physics8-
Psychology [+] 9
Psychology7-
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics--
Counseling Psychology--
Applied Psychology2-
Human Services [+] 12
Social Work3-
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (other)9-
Social Sciences [+] 48
Social Sciences--
Anthropology4-
Archeology--
Economics--
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics34-
Geography2-
Political Science and Government3-
Sociology5-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 24
Art History, Criticism and Conservation5-
Music Performance15-
Music Theory and Composition--
Musicology and Ethnomusicology1-
Conducting1-
Keyboard Instruments2-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 151
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist3-
Oral Biology and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology--
Dental Public Health and Education--
Endodontics/Endodontology1-
Orthodontics/Orthodontology1-
Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics2-
Periodontics/Periodontology5-
Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology4-
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences (other)3-
Health/Health Care Administration/Management1-
Medical Scientist--
Environmental Health3-
Maternal and Child Health--
Occupational Therapy/Therapist65-
Physical Therapy/Therapist61-
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (other)2-
Business [+] 12
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (other)12-
History [+] 3-
History3-

BU Doctorate (Practical) Programs

Boston University offers Doctorate (Practical) degree with 3 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Doctorate (Practical) degree).
Doctorate (Practical) Programs
Boston University
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompleterAverage Salary after Completing
Legal Studies [+] 229
Law229-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 358-
Dentistry194-
Medicine164-

BU Less Than 1 Year Certificate Programs

Boston University offers Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree with 7 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Less Than 1 Year Certificate degree).
Less Than 1 Year Certificate Programs
Boston University
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompleterAverage Salary after Completing
Communication and Journalism [+] 1
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (other)1-
Legal Studies [+] 16
Legal Professions and Studies (other)16-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 7
Visual and Performing Arts (other)7-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 7
Public Health (other)7-
Business [+] 26-
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)3-
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (other)23-
Marketing (other)--

BU 1-2 Years Certificate Programs

Boston University offers 1-2 Years Certificate degree with 32 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the 1-2 Years Certificate degree).
1-2 Years Certificate Programs
Boston University
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompleterAverage Salary after Completing
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 5
Area Studies (other)5-
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies (other)--
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 54
Computer and Information Sciences (other)27-
Computer Software and Media Applications (other)15-
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management (other)11-
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (other)1-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 1
Culinary Arts and Related Services (other)1-
Education [+] 2
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research (other)--
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)--
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language (other)2-
Education (other)--
Engineering [+] 2
Computer Engineering (other)2-
Engineering (other)--
Engineering Technology [+] 1
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians (other)1-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 1
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services (other)1-
English Language and Literature [+] 23
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies (other)23-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 2
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (other)2-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 24
Corrections and Criminal Justice (other)24-
Social Sciences [+] 75
Social Sciences (other)75-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 8
Music (other)--
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management (other)3-
Visual and Performing Arts (other)5-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 10
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions (other)1-
Medical Illustration and Informatics (other)4-
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)5-
Business [+] 111-
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)33-
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations (other)14-
Finance and Financial Management Services (other)11-
Hospitality Administration/Management (other)--
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (other)9-
Marketing (other)14-
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (other)30-

BU 2-4 Years Certificate Programs

Boston University offers 2-4 Years Certificate degree with 12 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the 2-4 Years Certificate degree).
2-4 Years Certificate Programs
Boston University
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompleterAverage Salary after Completing
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 1
Area Studies (other)1-
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies (other)--
Education [+] 4
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)4-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 0
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (other)--
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 1
Mathematics and Statistics (other)1-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 7
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)7-
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 10
Theological and Ministerial Studies (other)4-
Theology and Religious Vocations (other)6-
Human Services [+] 4
Social Work (other)4-
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (other)--
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 1-
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other)1-
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)--

BU Post-Bachelor's Certificate Programs

Boston University offers Post-Bachelor's Certificate degree with 3 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Post-Bachelor's Certificate degree).
Post-Bachelor's Certificate Programs
Boston University
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompleterAverage Salary after Completing
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 13-
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology2-
Music Performance11-
Music (other)--

BU Post-Master's Certificate Programs

Boston University offers Post-Master's Certificate degree with 20 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Post-Master's Certificate degree).
Post-Master's Certificate Programs
Boston University
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompleterAverage Salary after Completing
Education [+] 8
Curriculum and Instruction--
Educational Leadership and Administration2-
Educational/Instructional Technology--
Special Education and Teaching--
Student Counseling and Personnel Services (other)--
English/Language Arts Teacher Education--
Mathematics Teacher Education1-
Music Teacher Education4-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching--
Reading Teacher Education1-
Social Studies Teacher Education--
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 61-
Advanced General Dentistry--
Dental Public Health and Education6-
Endodontics/Endodontology10-
Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery4-
Orthodontics/Orthodontology8-
Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics12-
Periodontics/Periodontology11-
Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology6-
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences (other)4-