All BU majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 16
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 14
- Science & Math · 13
- Health & Medicine · 8
- Engineering · 7
- Arts & Design · 6
- Education · 6
- Communications & Media · 4
- Business & Finance · 3
- Technology & Computing · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $54,456 | $110,622 | $22,625 |
| Philosophy | $40,377 | $68,026 | $25,750 |
| History | — | $59,986 | $26,500 |
| English | $23,579 | $58,564 | $26,395 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | — | $54,044 | — |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classical and Ancient Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Mathematical Economics | — | — | — |
| Middle / Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | $64,604 | $84,784 | $19,750 |
| Neuroscience | $39,093 | $68,888 | $26,000 |
| Biochemistry | $42,850 | $64,112 | $26,000 |
| Physiology | $35,873 | $62,342 | $27,000 |
| Biology | $40,165 | $61,610 | $27,000 |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | — | $57,967 | $25,000 |
| Applied Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | $39,157 | — | $27,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | — | — |
| Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | — | $83,413 | $26,773 |
| Health Sciences | $42,894 | $78,431 | $26,000 |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | $36,705 | $72,566 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | — | — | — |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $77,660 | — | $6,250 |
| Nutrition Science | — | — | — |
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | — | — | — |
| Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $93,995 | $135,394 | $26,866 |
| Biomedical Engineering | $69,209 | $99,024 | $26,848 |
| Electrical Engineering | $80,528 | $98,953 | $26,646 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $76,337 | $95,757 | $26,400 |
| Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation | — | — | — |
| Engineering | — | — | — |
| Engineering Physics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | $49,254 | $72,809 | $21,250 |
| Studio Art | $17,374 | $49,538 | $27,000 |
| Music | $23,934 | $39,426 | $26,957 |
| Theatre | $21,508 | $39,322 | $26,958 |
| Film and Photography | — | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Education (Subject Teaching) | — | $59,858 | $25,125 |
| Special Education | — | $57,294 | $27,000 |
| Education | $27,891 | $56,556 | $27,000 |
| Education, Other | — | $54,883 | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $35,281 | $54,766 | $27,000 |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $47,349 | $80,306 | $25,108 |
| Journalism | $42,857 | $65,617 | $24,813 |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | $37,225 | $55,804 | $23,750 |
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $71,545 | $108,412 | $25,000 |
| Economics | $55,733 | $96,723 | $24,500 |
| Hospitality Management | $44,657 | $82,302 | $26,000 |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $90,050 | $136,667 | $23,250 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Communications → Public relations specialist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 1.8% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former BU students earn a median $83,238 ten years after starting college, more than 79% of Massachusetts colleges we cover. 89% graduate within six years.
BU majors questions
How many majors does BU offer?
Boston University offers 79 bachelor's majors across 10 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Social Sciences & Public Service.
What is the highest-paying major at BU?
Computer Science graduates from Boston University earn a median $136,667 four years after graduating, the highest of the 42 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $23,250.
Which BU majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, Theatre graduates earn the least: a median $39,322 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Boston University overview