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Top Programs
Top Majors
| Major | Graduates | Earnings (4yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 691 | $86,755 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 428 | $69,156 |
| Economics | 300 | $77,424 |
| Psychology, General | 264 | $51,117 |
| Computer Science | 232 | $119,493 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 220 | $60,926 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | 196 | $51,602 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | 181 | $59,945 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 160 | $84,331 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 143 | $84,960 |
| Biology, General | 128 | $56,324 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | 126 | $54,972 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 123 | $63,204 |
| Political Science and Government | 120 | $58,315 |
| Mathematics | 117 | $68,307 |
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What about being a student at BU most excites you? How do you hope to contribute to our campus community?
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.