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Boston University

MA · Private · 100% graduation rate

Best major ROI
A
ROI Score
90/100

ROI by Major

Debt and earnings data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. ROI grades compare median student debt at graduation to earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, adjusted for NCES IPEDS graduation rates.

MajorMedian DebtYear 1 EarningsYear 5 EarningsROI GradeVerdict
Computer Science$19K$95K$147KASTRONG BUY
Mathematics$19K$78K$126KASTRONG BUY
Biomedical/Bioengineering$19K$92K$129KASTRONG BUY
Mechanical Engineering$19K$92K$129KASTRONG BUY
Computer Engineering$19K$92K$129KASTRONG BUY
Business Administration, Management and Operations$23K$65K$89KBBUY
Hospitality Administration/Management$23K$65K$89KBBUY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences$25K$62K$86KBBUY
Political Science and Government$23K$58K$78KCBUY
Economics$23K$58K$78KCBUY
International Relations and National Security Studies$23K$58K$78KCBUY
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies$23K$52K$72KCBUY
Biology$23K$55K$74KCBUY
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology$23K$55K$74KCBUY
Neurobiology and Neurosciences$23K$55K$74KCBUY
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences$23K$55K$74KCBUY
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$23K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$23K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Journalism$23K$52K$69KCCAUTION
Psychology$23K$48K$65KCCAUTION

Frequently Asked Questions

It depends on your major. The highest-ROI major at Boston University earns a grade of A, with median debt of $19K and year-5 earnings of $147K. Compare debt-to-earnings ratios across majors before deciding.

Boston University has a 100% graduation rate. A higher graduation rate generally correlates with better student support and outcomes, which can impact your return on investment.

Median debt varies significantly by major at Boston University. For example, Computer Science graduates have median debt of $19K. Review the ROI by Major table above for a full breakdown.

The top-earning major is Computer Science with median year-5 earnings of $147K. We rank each major by its debt-to-earnings ROI score to help you compare options.

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, NCES IPEDS
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ROI scores are calculated by comparing median debt at graduation to median earnings 1 and 5 years after completion, weighted by graduation rate. Grades range from A (strong return) to F (poor return).