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Offered Degrees BS, MS, Doctorate, Certificate, Post-Graduate
Online Courses Not Offered
Total Programs 449
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 456 programs through on-site (classroom) only. 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's1160
Master's1780
Doctorate (Research)900
Doctorate (Practical)30
Less Than 1 Year Certificate70
1-2 Years Certificate300
2-4 Years Certificate90
Post-Bachelor's Certificate30
Post-Master's Certificate200
Total4560
*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 116 major programs. All programs are on-site education (i.e distance learning opportunity is not offered for the Bachelor's degree).
Bachelor's Programs
Boston University
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompleterAverage Salary after Completing
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 18
Environmental Science18-
Architecture [+] 12
Architectural History and Criticism12-
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 15
American/United States Studies/Civilization3-
Asian Studies/Civilization6-
East Asian Studies--
European Studies/Civilization3-
Latin American Studies1-
Near and Middle Eastern Studies1-
Italian Studies1-
Area Studies (other)--
Communication and Journalism [+] 686
Communication381-
Journalism93$33,500
Radio and Television202$32,000
Public Relations/Image Management6-
Advertising4-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 203
Computer Science203$78,200
Education [+] 85
Education4-
Bilingual and Multilingual Education1-
Special Education and Teaching9-
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness--
Elementary Education and Teaching21-
Early Childhood Education and Teaching16-
Art Teacher Education1-
English/Language Arts Teacher Education8-
Foreign Language Teacher Education3-
Mathematics Teacher Education6-
Music Teacher Education6-
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education3-
Social Studies Teacher Education6-
Education (other)1-
Engineering [+] 417
Engineering--
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering138$55,300
Computer Engineering107$80,000
Electrical and Electronics Engineering36$67,800
Mechanical Engineering136$66,900
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 38
Linguistics17-
Comparative Literature3-
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services (other)3-
Chinese Language and Literature1-
Japanese Language and Literature6-
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (other)--
Russian Language and Literature--
German Language and Literature--
French Language and Literature3$31,000
Spanish Language and Literature2-
Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics--
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (other)1-
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (other)--
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics1-
Latin Language and Literature--
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (other)1-
English Language and Literature [+] 62
English Language and Literature62$34,200
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 498
Biology/Biological Sciences116$31,600
Molecular Biology66-
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology59-
Physiology94-
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography19-
Environmental Biology--
Conservation Biology14-
Neuroscience130$35,700
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 101
Mathematics96$44,400
Computational Mathematics5-
Financial Mathematics--
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 90
Nutrition Sciences13-
Ancient Studies/Civilization1-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)76$52,600
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 36
Philosophy35-
Religion/Religious Studies1-
Physical Sciences [+] 58
Astronomy11-
Chemistry22-
Chemistry (other)8-
Geology/Earth Science--
Geophysics and Seismology--
Physics17-
Psychology [+] 238
Psychology223$33,700
Counseling Psychology15-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 4
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies4-
Human Services [+] 5
Youth Services/Administration5-
Social Sciences [+] 659
Anthropology2-
Archeology7-
Economics252$50,000
Geography--
International Relations and Affairs213$36,200
Political Science and Government124$38,900
Sociology41$39,600
Urban Studies/Affairs2-
Social Sciences (other)18$40,800
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 175
Visual and Performing Arts1-
Graphic Design33-
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts21$22,700
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology20-
Acting23-
Directing and Theatrical Production3-
Film/Cinema/Video Studies6-
Art History, Criticism and Conservation12-
Painting20-
Sculpture2-
Printmaking2-
Music3$29,600
Music Performance23-
Music Theory and Composition6-
Musicology and Ethnomusicology--
Keyboard Instruments--
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 142
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist19-
Athletic Training/Trainer--
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician17-
Pre-Dentistry Studies--
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies19-
Rehabilitation Science63-
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (other)--
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)24-
Business [+] 723
Business Administration and Management638$56,300
Hospitality Administration/Management72$44,800
Hospitality Administration/Management (other)13-
History [+] 37-
History37$28,100

BU Master's Programs

Boston University offers Master's degree with 178 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 [+] 14
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning14-
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 6
Latin American Studies3-
Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign)3-
African-American/Black Studies--
Communication and Journalism [+] 297
Communication59-
Journalism34$44,900
Journalism (other)2-
Radio and Television20-
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia45-
Public Relations/Image Management49-
Advertising77-
Health Communication11-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 620
Artificial Intelligence25-
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician36-
Information Science/Studies286$95,200
Computer Science188$106,300
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration5-
Computer Software and Media Applications (other)77-
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications1-
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance2-
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 22
Culinary Arts and Related Services (other)22-
Education [+] 527
Education--
Curriculum and Instruction152-
Educational Leadership and Administration80$55,900
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research (other)1-
Special Education and Teaching25$47,400
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness10-
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services22$43,700
Student Counseling and Personnel Services (other)2-
Elementary Education and Teaching22-
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching--
Early Childhood Education and Teaching11-
Art Teacher Education41-
English/Language Arts Teacher Education14-
Foreign Language Teacher Education11-
Health Teacher Education--
Mathematics Teacher Education13-
Music Teacher Education56-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching--
Reading Teacher Education17-
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education8-
Social Studies Teacher Education11-
Drama and Dance Teacher Education1-
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor30-
Engineering [+] 303
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering67$67,600
Computer Engineering3$87,300
Electrical and Electronics Engineering97$87,000
Materials Engineering32-
Mechanical Engineering69$79,000
Systems Engineering22-
Manufacturing Engineering13-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 13
Linguistics11-
French Language and Literature--
Spanish Language and Literature2-
Work and Family Studies [+] 17
Child Development17-
Child Care and Support Services Management--
Legal Studies [+] 118
Programs for Foreign Lawyers35-
Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law19-
International Business, Trade, and Tax Law9-
Tax Law/Taxation55-
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies (other)--
English Language and Literature [+] 30
English Language and Literature12-
Creative Writing18-
English Language and Literature/Letters (other)--
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 424
Biology/Biological Sciences26-
Biochemistry--
Anatomy4-
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences (other)1-
Microbiology--
Physiology14-
Pathology/Experimental Pathology6-
Biostatistics42-
Bioinformatics34-
Biotechnology17-
Epidemiology127-
Neuroscience1-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (other)152$40,200
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 153
Mathematics13-
Financial Mathematics95-
Statistics45-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 71
Systems Science and Theory24-
Historic Preservation and Conservation6-
Nutrition Sciences40-
Ancient Studies/Civilization1-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)--
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 3
Philosophy3-
Religion/Religious Studies--
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 81
Bible/Biblical Studies--
Religious/Sacred Music--
Theology/Theological Studies80$27,800
Divinity/Ministry1-
Physical Sciences [+] 21
Astronomy1-
Chemistry9-
Geology/Earth Science1-
Physics10-
Psychology [+] 85
Psychology35-
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics1-
Clinical Psychology34$43,800
Applied Psychology15-
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 103
Criminal Justice and Corrections--
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration--
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies73-
Human Services [+] 331
Public Administration8$73,500
Education Policy Analysis3-
Social Work315$48,300
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (other)5-
Social Sciences [+] 216
Social Sciences-$55,100
Anthropology2-
Anthropology (other)4-
Archeology5-
Economics--
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics149-
Development Economics and International Development--
Economics (other)--
Geography--
International Relations and Affairs34$42,400
International Relations and National Security Studies (other)7-
Political Science and Government12-
Sociology--
Urban Studies/Affairs3-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 118
Graphic Design18-
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology10-
Playwriting and Screenwriting5-
Directing and Theatrical Production2-
Cinematography and Film/Video Production--
Art History, Criticism and Conservation2-
Painting17-
Sculpture2-
Music Performance30-
Music Theory and Composition3-
Musicology and Ethnomusicology--
Conducting--
Keyboard Instruments1-
Fine and Studio Arts Management28-
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management--
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 437
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist36-
Oral Biology and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology--
Dental Public Health and Education2-
Endodontics/Endodontology3-
Orthodontics/Orthodontology6-
Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics--
Periodontics/Periodontology5-
Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology1-
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences (other)--
Health/Health Care Administration/Management80$61,100
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer11-
Athletic Training/Trainer15-
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other)38-
Medical Scientist1-
Genetic Counseling/Counselor10-
Public Health3$52,900
Environmental Health12-
Public Health Education and Promotion64-
Maternal and Child Health--
Health Services Administration100-
Public Health (other)20-
Occupational Therapy/Therapist--
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (other)--
Health Professions Education2-
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)28-
Business [+] 1,135
Business Administration and Management332$102,800
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management31-
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management32-
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)54-
Finance214$82,400
Banking and Financial Support Services1-
Hospitality Administration/Management27-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration--
Management Science37$104,000
Business Statistics1-
Actuarial Science29-
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (other)194-
International Marketing122-
Taxation2-
Insurance14$92,400
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (other)45$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 [+] 4
Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign)4-
Communication and Journalism [+] 2
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia2-
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 8
Computer Science8-
Education [+] 28
Education1-
Curriculum and Instruction2-
Educational Leadership and Administration1-
Special Education and Teaching--
Student Counseling and Personnel Services (other)3-
Music Teacher Education21-
Engineering [+] 58
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering20-
Computer Engineering6-
Electrical and Electronics Engineering10-
Materials Engineering5-
Mechanical Engineering9-
Systems Engineering8-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 6
French Language and Literature1-
Spanish Language and Literature5-
English Language and Literature [+] 3
English Language and Literature2-
English Language and Literature/Letters (other)1-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 72
Biology/Biological Sciences6-
Biochemistry--
Biophysics--
Molecular Biology1-
Anatomy1-
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology11-
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences (other)6-
Microbiology--
Microbiology and Immunology--
Genetics1-
Physiology2-
Pathology/Experimental Pathology--
Pharmacology9-
Biostatistics8-
Bioinformatics11-
Epidemiology3-
Molecular Medicine2-
Neuroscience11-
Neurobiology and Anatomy--
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 17
Mathematics11-
Financial Mathematics2-
Statistics4-
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 0
Nutrition Sciences--
Ancient Studies/Civilization--
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)--
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 10
Philosophy4-
Religion/Religious Studies6-
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 20
Theology/Theological Studies11-
Divinity/Ministry9-
Physical Sciences [+] 30
Astronomy5-
Chemistry14-
Geology/Earth Science2-
Physics9-
Psychology [+] 17
Psychology12-
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics--
Counseling Psychology1-
Applied Psychology4-
Human Services [+] 6
Social Work3-
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (other)3-
Social Sciences [+] 37
Social Sciences--
Anthropology6-
Archeology1-
Economics--
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics22-
Geography--
Political Science and Government5-
Sociology3-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 32
Art History, Criticism and Conservation4-
Music Performance25-
Music Theory and Composition2-
Musicology and Ethnomusicology--
Conducting--
Keyboard Instruments1-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 164
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist2-
Oral Biology and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology--
Dental Public Health and Education1-
Endodontics/Endodontology1-
Orthodontics/Orthodontology2-
Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics2-
Periodontics/Periodontology--
Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology3-
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences (other)--
Health/Health Care Administration/Management7-
Medical Scientist--
Environmental Health5-
Maternal and Child Health--
Occupational Therapy/Therapist73-
Physical Therapy/Therapist63-
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (other)5-
Business [+] 8
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (other)8-
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 [+] 282
Law282-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 363-
Dentistry196-
Medicine167-

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 [+] 8
Legal Professions and Studies (other)8-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 6
Visual and Performing Arts (other)6-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 21
Public Health (other)21-
Business [+] 9-
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)3-
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (other)5-
Marketing (other)1-

BU 1-2 Years Certificate Programs

Boston University offers 1-2 Years Certificate degree with 30 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 [+] 4
Area Studies (other)4-
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies (other)--
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 55
Computer and Information Sciences (other)28-
Computer Software and Media Applications (other)17-
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management (other)8-
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (other)2-
Education [+] 1
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)1-
Education (other)--
Engineering [+] 3
Computer Engineering (other)3-
Engineering (other)--
Engineering Technology [+] 7
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians (other)7-
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 8
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services (other)8-
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 [+] 16
Corrections and Criminal Justice (other)16-
Social Sciences [+] 57
Social Sciences (other)57-
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 11
Music (other)--
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management (other)3-
Visual and Performing Arts (other)8-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 4
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions (other)--
Medical Illustration and Informatics (other)4-
Business [+] 111-
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)61-
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations (other)6-
Finance and Financial Management Services (other)11-
Hospitality Administration/Management (other)--
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (other)10-
Marketing (other)5-
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (other)18-

BU 2-4 Years Certificate Programs

Boston University offers 2-4 Years Certificate degree with 9 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 [+] 7
Area Studies (other)1-
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies (other)6-
Education [+] 4
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)4-
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 1
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (other)1-
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 0
Mathematics and Statistics (other)--
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 1
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)1-
Human Services [+] 1
Social Work (other)1-
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (other)--
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 0-
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 [+] 14-
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology1-
Music Performance13-
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 [+] 15
Curriculum and Instruction2-
Educational Leadership and Administration5-
Educational/Instructional Technology--
Special Education and Teaching--
Student Counseling and Personnel Services (other)--
English/Language Arts Teacher Education--
Mathematics Teacher Education2-
Music Teacher Education5-
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching--
Reading Teacher Education1-
Social Studies Teacher Education--
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 57-
Advanced General Dentistry--
Dental Public Health and Education5-
Endodontics/Endodontology9-
Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery4-
Orthodontics/Orthodontology7-
Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics11-
Periodontics/Periodontology9-
Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology7-
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences (other)5-