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Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts · Suffolk County

$68,102

per year

In-State Tuition

14%

Acceptance Rate

89%

Graduation Rate

95%

Retention Rate

About Boston University

Boston University is a large private research university known for communications, engineering, and its location in Boston.

GI Bill Certified73 Programs Listed

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Programs Offered

Anesthesiologist Assistant

Healthcare & Medicine

Medical Laboratory Technician

Healthcare & Medicine

Technical Writer

Arts & Communications

Musician / Performer

Arts & Communications

Private Investigator

Law & Criminal Justice

CLEP Credit PolicyNot Accepted

This school does not award transfer credit for CLEP exams. AP Exams and Dual Enrollment are recommended alternatives.

Healthcare & Medicine

Anesthesiologist AssistantMaster's Degree Verified

Major: Nurse Anesthesia

$110K – $182K

Very High

Medical Laboratory TechnicianAssociate's Degree Verified

Major: Medical Laboratory Science

$40K – $98K

High

Dietitian / NutritionistBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Nutrition & Dietetics

$52K – $102K

High

Healthcare AdministratorBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Health Sciences

$70K – $219K

Clinical Research CoordinatorBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Health Sciences

$70K – $219K

Healthcare Quality AnalystBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Health Sciences

$46K – $130K

Anesthesiologist AssistantMaster's Degree Verified

Major: Nurse Anesthesia

$110K – $182K

Very High

Physical TherapistDoctoral Degree Verified

Major: Physical Therapy

$74K – $133K

High

Physician / DoctorDoctoral Degree Verified

Major: Pre-Medicine

$150K – $239K

Good

PhlebotomistCertificate Verified

Major: Allied Health Sciences

$32K – $50K

Good

Arts & Communications

Technical WriterBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Communications

$55K – $130K

Good

Musician / PerformerBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Music

$39K – $219K

Moderate

Public Relations SpecialistBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Journalism

$48K – $129K

High

Public Relations ManagerBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Public Relations

$79K – $239K

Crisis Communications SpecialistBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Public Relations

$41K – $129K

Corporate Communications DirectorBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Public Relations

$79K – $239K

Art DirectorBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Graphic Design

$68K – $211K

Good

Theatre Director / ProducerBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Theatre Arts

$43K – $199K

Journalist / ReporterBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Journalism

$35K – $114K

Low

Graphic DesignerBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Graphic Design

$38K – $103K

120 credits required

Good

Brand StrategistBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Marketing

4 years

86% job placement

$82K – $239K

High

Social Media ManagerBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Marketing

4 years

85% job placement

$39K – $102K

Good

Law & Criminal Justice

Private InvestigatorAssociate's Degree Verified

Major: Criminal Justice

$38K – $99K

Good

FBI Special AgentBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Criminal Justice

$62K – $139K

Good

Political ScientistMaster's Degree Verified

Major: Political Science

$75K – $192K

Legislative AssistantBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Political Science

$32K – $64K

Campaign ManagerBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Political Science

$79K – $239K

Government LobbyistBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Political Science

$46K – $130K

Police OfficerAssociate's Degree Verified

Major: Criminal Justice

$45K – $101K

120 credits required

Good

Diplomat / Foreign Service OfficerBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: International Relations

$55K – $140K

Good

Science & Research

PhysicistDoctoral Degree Verified

Major: Physics

$80K – $239K

Good

NeuroscientistDoctoral Degree Verified

Major: Neuroscience

$72K – $168K

High

BiologistBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Biology

$47K – $108K

Good

ChemistBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Chemistry

$53K – $154K

Good

Environmental ScientistBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Environmental Science

$50K – $119K

Good

AstrophysicistDoctoral Degree Verified

Major: Astronomy

$71K – $192K

Planetary ScientistDoctoral Degree Verified

Major: Astronomy

$59K – $179K

Observatory ResearcherDoctoral Degree Verified

Major: Astronomy

$71K – $192K

AstronomerDoctoral Degree Verified

Major: Physics

$68K – $140K

Moderate

Marine BiologistBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Marine Biology

$47K – $108K

Good

GeologistBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Geology

$62K – $130K

Good

Engineering

Electrical EngineerBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Electrical Engineering

$75K – $175K

120 credits required

High

Mechanical EngineerBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Mechanical Engineering

$69K – $161K

120 credits required

High

Embedded Systems EngineerBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Computer Engineering

$85K – $175K

High

Biomedical EngineerBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Biomedical Engineering

$72K – $165K

High

Hospitality & Culinary

Hospitality ManagerBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Hospitality Management

$48K – $98K

Good

Education

Special Education TeacherBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Elementary Education

$47K – $103K

Moderate

Preschool TeacherAssociate's Degree Verified

Major: Early Childhood Education

$30K – $60K

High

Elementary School TeacherBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Elementary Education

$46K – $102K

Moderate

Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)Master's Degree Verified

Major: Special Education

$50K – $170K

Special Education DirectorMaster's Degree Verified

Major: Special Education

$72K – $166K

Inclusion SpecialistBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Special Education

$47K – $103K

School PsychologistMaster's Degree Verified

Major: Psychology

$63K – $107K

Good

Digital Media & Content

Content CreatorBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Communications

$28K – $180K

High

Business & Finance

ActuaryBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Actuarial Science

$80K – $206K

Very High

Management AnalystBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Business Administration

$67K – $174K

High

MathematicianDoctoral Degree Verified

Major: Mathematics

$63K – $188K

Operations Research AnalystBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Mathematics

$54K – $159K

CryptographerDoctoral Degree Verified

Major: Mathematics

$54K – $159K

EconomistMaster's Degree Verified

Major: Economics

$62K – $213K

Quantitative Analyst (Quant)Master's Degree Verified

Major: Economics

$54K – $159K

Market Research AnalystBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Economics

$42K – $145K

Management ConsultantBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Business Administration

$78K – $174K

High

Social Services & Nonprofit

PsychologistDoctoral Degree Verified

Major: Psychology

$55K – $157K

Good

Technology & Computer Science

Augmented Reality / VR DeveloperBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Software Engineering

$85K – $211K

Very High

Sports & Fitness

Sports Broadcaster / CommentatorBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Communications

$38K – $132K

Good

Sports Medicine PhysicianDoctoral Degree Verified

Major: Pre-Medicine

$150K – $400K

Good

Humanities & Social Sciences

EditorBachelor's Degree Verified

$36K – $141K

HistorianMaster's Degree Verified

Major: History

$39K – $129K

SociologistMaster's Degree Verified

Major: Sociology

$61K – $169K

Philosophy ProfessorDoctoral Degree Verified

Major: Philosophy

$48K – $135K

Anthropologist / ArchaeologistMaster's Degree Verified

Major: Anthropology

$45K – $105K

Interpreter / TranslatorBachelor's Degree Verified

Major: Spanish Language & Literature

$36K – $100K

Transfer & General Studies

Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor's program rather than lead to one specific career. They're a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.

Interdisciplinary Studies - Other ProgramsTransfer degree Verified

Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".

Athletics Programs

🏆 NCAA Division I without football

10

Sports

7

Men's teams

10

Women's teams

Team Sports(6)

Basketball

♂ Men's· 15♀ Women's· 13

Softball

♀ Women's· 21

Soccer

♂ Men's· 27♀ Women's· 28

Lacrosse

♂ Men's· 58♀ Women's· 30

Field Hockey

♀ Women's· 27

Ice Hockey

♂ Men's· 28♀ Women's· 27

Individual Sports(2)

Tennis

♂ Men's· 12♀ Women's· 10

Golf

♀ Women's· 8

Aquatic Sports(2)

Swimming and Diving

♂ Men's· 29♀ Women's· 32

Rowing

♂ Men's· 46♀ Women's· 88

Source: eada_2023•U.S. Dept. of Education EADA disclosures•Verified May 2, 2026

Admissions Profile

Typical Admitted Student

SAT Range1350–1500

ACT Range31–34

Application Requirements

High School Transcript

Letters of Recommendation (2)

Application Fee($80)

Cost Breakdown

In-State Students

Tuition & Fees$68,102

Room & Board$19,020

Total / Year$87,122

4-Year Est.$348,488

Real Cost & Outcomes

From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.

Net Price(family income < $30K)

$9,500

Per year, after grants & scholarships

Median Earnings

$83,238

10 years after entry, working full-time

Median Debt at Graduation

$23,250

Among completers who borrowed

CLEP Credits Not Accepted

This school does not award credit for CLEP exams. Consider AP Exams (score 4-5) or Dual Enrollment courses instead.

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CLEP Credit Policy

Not Accepted

Verified Jul 2026

Official Policy

Boston University does not award transfer credit for CLEP exams. Your CLEP scores may still qualify for course placement to skip introductory classes.

Recommended alternatives:

AP Exams— scores of 4 or 5 typically accepted for credit
Dual Enrollment— college courses taken in high school transfer as credit
CLEP scores— may qualify for course placement even without credit

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Quick Facts

Type

Private University

Location

Boston, Massachusetts

Suffolk County

Control

Private

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