Boston University: programs, outcomes and local jobs

Boston University at a glance

• 18,248

  students enrolled

• 13,177

  degrees and certificates a year

• 89%

  of students complete

  College Scorecard

• $24,402

  average net price a year

  Tuition $63,798

• $65,655

  median earnings, 6 years after entry

• $83,238

  median earnings, 10 years after entry

  49% working

What students study

AI and data programs

Degrees and certificates awarded in 2024, by program area and level, from IPEDS completions.

The job market around Boston University

Professional jobs listed in the cities of Suffolk County, where the college is.

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• 5,162

  open professional jobs

• 356

  entry level

  36 say no experience is needed

• 20%

  ask for AI skills

  1,016 jobs

• 4.4%

  unemployment in Suffolk County

  2026-08 · down 0.3 points from a year earlier

• $92,859

  median household income

  Suffolk County

• 53%

  of workers are in professional jobs

  estimated 3.1% unemployment among them

Jobs that fit what students study here: most degrees are in business & management, health professions, biological sciences, which lead to finance (500 open), sales (557 open), operations (376 open), marketing (243 open), human resources (213 open), strategy (113 open).

Hiring most: Veeva Systems (110), Takeda Development Center Americas (97), Whoop (93), Amazon (65), Harvard University (58), Klaviyo (58), Datadog (50), Liberty Mutual Insurance (50).

What they hire for: Engineering (877), Sales (557), Data & Analytics (540), Finance (500), Operations (376), Marketing (243). Engineering jobs

Job search help near campus

Workforce boards: MassHire Boston Workforce Board, Metro North Regional Employment Board.

• MassHire Boston ABCD Career CenterRoxbury · 617-442-2791 · Mon,Tues, Wed, Thur & Fri 9am-5pm
• MassHire Downtown Boston Career CenterBoston · 617-399-3100 · Monday thru Friday, 9am-5pm
• MassHire Metro North Career Center of ChelseaChelsea · 617-884-4333 · Monday - Friday 8:30am-4:30pm

American Job Centers are free, public career offices.

Similar colleges in Massachusetts

• Northeastern UniversityBoston · 17,326 students
• Boston CollegeChestnut Hill · 10,085 students
• Harvard UniversityCambridge · 7,601 students
• Berklee College of MusicBoston · 7,468 students
• Tufts UniversityMedford · 7,061 students
• Worcester Polytechnic InstituteWorcester · 5,447 students

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Common questions

How big is Boston University?

Boston University enrolls about 18,248 students and is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Boston, Massachusetts. It awards about 13,177 degrees and certificates a year.

What is the graduation rate at Boston University?

89% of students complete, from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (IPEDS 2023 / Scorecard 2026-06).

What do Boston University graduates earn?

Median earnings of students who received federal aid are $65,655 six years after entry and $83,238 ten years after entry, from the College Scorecard.

Does Boston University offer AI or data science degrees?

Yes. Boston University awarded degrees or certificates in artificial intelligence, data science, data analytics and business analytics, robotics, mechatronics and automation (master) in 2024, from IPEDS completions by program.

Are there jobs near Boston University?

5,162 open professional jobs are listed in Suffolk County, 356 of them entry level and 36 saying no experience is needed. Veeva Systems has the most openings.