Boston University

4-years Private College In Boston, MA

Boston University offers 456 programs through Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Certificate and Post-Graduate Certificate degrees/programs. The programs are offered only in on-site (classroom) education.
Major Programs
Number of Major Programs456 programs
Online ProgramsNot Offered
Offered Degrees/ProgramsBachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Certificate, Post-Graduate Certificate
Offered Degrees at Boston University
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
One but less than two years certificate300302
Two but less than four years certificate9014
Bachelor's Degree11604,532
Post Bachelor's Degree3014
Master's Degree11605,148
Post Master's Degree20072
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship900525
Doctor's degree - professional practice30645
Total456011,252
Popular Programs at Boston University
Degree, Major Programs and Completers
Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Natural Resources and Conservation [+] 18
Environmental Science18
Architecture [+] 12
Architectural History and Criticism12
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 15
American/United States Studies/Civilization3
Asian Studies/Civilization6
East Asian Studies0
European Studies/Civilization3
Latin American Studies1
Near and Middle Eastern Studies1
Italian Studies1
Area Studies (other)0
Communication and Journalism [+] 686
Communication381
Journalism93
Radio and Television202
Public Relations/Image Management6
Advertising4
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 203
Computer Science203
Education [+] 84
Education4
Bilingual and Multilingual Education1
Special Education and Teaching9
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness0
Elementary Education and Teaching21
Early Childhood Education and Teaching16
Art Teacher Education1
English/Language Arts Teacher Education8
Foreign Language Teacher Education3
Mathematics Teacher Education6
Music Teacher Education6
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education3
Social Studies Teacher Education6
Education (other)0
Engineering [+] 417
Engineering0
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering138
Computer Engineering107
Electrical and Electronics Engineering36
Mechanical Engineering136
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 38
Linguistics17
Comparative Literature3
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services (other)3
Chinese Language and Literature1
Japanese Language and Literature6
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (other)0
Russian Language and Literature0
German Language and Literature0
French Language and Literature3
Spanish Language and Literature2
Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics0
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (other)1
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (other)0
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics1
Latin Language and Literature0
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (other)1
English Language and Literature [+] 62
English Language and Literature62
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 498
Biology/Biological Sciences116
Molecular Biology66
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology59
Physiology94
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography19
Environmental Biology0
Conservation Biology14
Neuroscience130
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 101
Mathematics96
Computational Mathematics5
Financial Mathematics0
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 90
Nutrition Sciences13
Ancient Studies/Civilization1
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)76
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 36
Philosophy35
Religion/Religious Studies1
Physical Sciences [+] 58
Astronomy11
Chemistry22
Chemistry (other)8
Geology/Earth Science0
Geophysics and Seismology0
Physics17
Psychology [+] 238
Psychology223
Counseling Psychology15
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 4
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies4
Human Services [+] 5
Youth Services/Administration5
Social Sciences [+] 678
Anthropology21
Archeology7
Economics252
Geography0
International Relations and Affairs213
Political Science and Government124
Sociology41
Urban Studies/Affairs2
Social Sciences (other)18
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 175
Visual and Performing Arts1
Graphic Design33
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts21
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology20
Acting23
Directing and Theatrical Production3
Film/Cinema/Video Studies6
Art History, Criticism and Conservation12
Painting20
Sculpture2
Printmaking2
Music3
Music Performance23
Music Theory and Composition6
Musicology and Ethnomusicology0
Keyboard Instruments0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 142
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist19
Athletic Training/Trainer0
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician17
Pre-Dentistry Studies0
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies19
Rehabilitation Science63
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (other)0
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)24
Business [+] 723
Business Administration and Management638
Hospitality Administration/Management72
Hospitality Administration/Management (other)13
History [+] 37
History37
Total4,532
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Architecture [+] 14
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning14
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 6
Latin American Studies3
Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign)3
African-American/Black Studies0
Communication and Journalism [+] 297
Communication59
Journalism34
Journalism (other)2
Radio and Television20
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia45
Public Relations/Image Management49
Advertising77
Health Communication11
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 620
Artificial Intelligence25
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician36
Information Science/Studies286
Computer Science188
Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration5
Computer Software and Media Applications (other)77
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications1
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance2
Personal and Culinary Services [+] 22
Culinary Arts and Related Services (other)22
Education [+] 527
Education0
Curriculum and Instruction152
Educational Leadership and Administration80
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research (other)1
Special Education and Teaching25
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness10
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services22
Student Counseling and Personnel Services (other)2
Elementary Education and Teaching22
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching0
Early Childhood Education and Teaching11
Art Teacher Education41
English/Language Arts Teacher Education14
Foreign Language Teacher Education11
Health Teacher Education0
Mathematics Teacher Education13
Music Teacher Education56
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching0
Reading Teacher Education17
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education8
Social Studies Teacher Education11
Drama and Dance Teacher Education1
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor30
Engineering [+] 303
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering67
Computer Engineering3
Electrical and Electronics Engineering97
Materials Engineering32
Mechanical Engineering69
Systems Engineering22
Manufacturing Engineering13
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 13
Linguistics11
French Language and Literature0
Spanish Language and Literature2
Work and Family Studies [+] 17
Child Development17
Child Care and Support Services Management0
Legal Studies [+] 118
Programs for Foreign Lawyers35
Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law19
International Business, Trade, and Tax Law9
Tax Law/Taxation55
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies (other)0
English Language and Literature [+] 30
English Language and Literature12
Creative Writing18
English Language and Literature/Letters (other)0
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 424
Biology/Biological Sciences26
Biochemistry0
Anatomy4
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences (other)1
Microbiology0
Physiology14
Pathology/Experimental Pathology6
Biostatistics42
Bioinformatics34
Biotechnology17
Epidemiology127
Neuroscience1
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (other)152
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 153
Mathematics13
Financial Mathematics95
Statistics45
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 71
Systems Science and Theory24
Historic Preservation and Conservation6
Nutrition Sciences40
Ancient Studies/Civilization1
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)0
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 3
Philosophy3
Religion/Religious Studies0
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 81
Bible/Biblical Studies0
Religious/Sacred Music0
Theology/Theological Studies80
Divinity/Ministry1
Physical Sciences [+] 21
Astronomy1
Chemistry9
Geology/Earth Science1
Physics10
Psychology [+] 85
Psychology35
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics1
Clinical Psychology34
Applied Psychology15
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 103
Criminal Justice and Corrections0
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration0
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies73
Forensic Science and Technology30
Human Services [+] 331
Public Administration8
Education Policy Analysis3
Social Work315
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (other)5
Social Sciences [+] 216
Social Sciences0
Anthropology2
Anthropology (other)4
Archeology5
Economics0
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics149
Development Economics and International Development0
Economics (other)0
Geography0
International Relations and Affairs34
International Relations and National Security Studies (other)7
Political Science and Government12
Sociology0
Urban Studies/Affairs3
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 118
Graphic Design18
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology10
Playwriting and Screenwriting5
Directing and Theatrical Production2
Cinematography and Film/Video Production0
Art History, Criticism and Conservation2
Painting17
Sculpture2
Music Performance30
Music Theory and Composition3
Musicology and Ethnomusicology0
Conducting0
Keyboard Instruments1
Fine and Studio Arts Management28
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 437
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist36
Oral Biology and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology0
Dental Public Health and Education2
Endodontics/Endodontology3
Orthodontics/Orthodontology6
Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics0
Periodontics/Periodontology5
Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology1
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences (other)0
Health/Health Care Administration/Management80
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer11
Athletic Training/Trainer15
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other)38
Medical Scientist1
Genetic Counseling/Counselor10
Public Health3
Environmental Health12
Public Health Education and Promotion64
Maternal and Child Health0
Health Services Administration100
Public Health (other)20
Occupational Therapy/Therapist0
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (other)0
Health Professions Education2
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other)28
Business [+] 1,135
Business Administration and Management332
Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management31
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management32
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)54
Finance214
Banking and Financial Support Services1
Hospitality Administration/Management27
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration0
Management Science37
Business Statistics1
Actuarial Science29
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (other)194
International Marketing122
Taxation2
Insurance14
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (other)45
History [+] 3
History3
Total5,148
Doctorate (Research) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 4
Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign)4
Communication and Journalism [+] 2
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia2
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 8
Computer Science8
Education [+] 28
Education1
Curriculum and Instruction2
Educational Leadership and Administration1
Special Education and Teaching0
Student Counseling and Personnel Services (other)3
Music Teacher Education21
Engineering [+] 58
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering20
Computer Engineering6
Electrical and Electronics Engineering10
Materials Engineering5
Mechanical Engineering9
Systems Engineering8
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 6
French Language and Literature1
Spanish Language and Literature5
English Language and Literature [+] 3
English Language and Literature2
English Language and Literature/Letters (other)1
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 72
Biology/Biological Sciences6
Biochemistry0
Biophysics0
Molecular Biology1
Anatomy1
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology11
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences (other)6
Microbiology0
Microbiology and Immunology0
Genetics1
Physiology2
Pathology/Experimental Pathology0
Pharmacology9
Biostatistics8
Bioinformatics11
Epidemiology3
Molecular Medicine2
Neuroscience11
Neurobiology and Anatomy0
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 17
Mathematics11
Financial Mathematics2
Statistics4
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 0
Nutrition Sciences0
Ancient Studies/Civilization0
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)0
Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] 10
Philosophy4
Religion/Religious Studies6
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] 20
Theology/Theological Studies11
Divinity/Ministry9
Physical Sciences [+] 30
Astronomy5
Chemistry14
Geology/Earth Science2
Physics9
Psychology [+] 17
Psychology12
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics0
Counseling Psychology1
Applied Psychology4
Human Services [+] 6
Social Work3
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (other)3
Social Sciences [+] 37
Social Sciences0
Anthropology6
Archeology1
Economics0
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics22
Geography0
Political Science and Government5
Sociology3
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 32
Art History, Criticism and Conservation4
Music Performance25
Music Theory and Composition2
Musicology and Ethnomusicology0
Conducting0
Keyboard Instruments1
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 164
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist2
Oral Biology and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology0
Dental Public Health and Education1
Endodontics/Endodontology1
Orthodontics/Orthodontology2
Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics2
Periodontics/Periodontology0
Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology3
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences (other)0
Health/Health Care Administration/Management7
Medical Scientist0
Environmental Health5
Maternal and Child Health0
Occupational Therapy/Therapist73
Physical Therapy/Therapist63
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (other)5
Business [+] 8
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (other)8
History [+] 3
History3
Total525
Doctorate (Practice) Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Legal Studies [+] 282
Law282
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 363
Dentistry196
Medicine167
Total645
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 4
Area Studies (other)4
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies (other)0
Computer and Information Sciences [+] 55
Computer and Information Sciences (other)28
Computer Software and Media Applications (other)17
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management (other)8
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (other)2
Education [+] 1
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research (other)0
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)0
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language (other)1
Education (other)0
Engineering [+] 3
Computer Engineering (other)3
Engineering (other)0
Engineering Technology [+] 7
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians (other)7
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] 8
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services (other)8
English Language and Literature [+] 23
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies (other)23
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 2
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (other)2
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] 16
Corrections and Criminal Justice (other)16
Social Sciences [+] 57
Social Sciences (other)57
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 11
Music (other)0
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management (other)3
Visual and Performing Arts (other)8
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 4
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions (other)0
Medical Illustration and Informatics (other)4
Business [+] 111
Business Administration, Management and Operations (other)61
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations (other)6
Finance and Financial Management Services (other)11
Hospitality Administration/Management (other)0
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (other)10
Marketing (other)5
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (other)18
Total302
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] 7
Area Studies (other)1
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies (other)6
Education [+] 4
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (other)4
Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] 1
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (other)1
Mathematics and Statistics [+] 0
Mathematics and Statistics (other)0
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] 1
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)1
Human Services [+] 1
Social Work (other)1
Public Administration and Social Service Professions (other)0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 0
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions (other)0
Total14
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Visual and Performing Arts [+] 14
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology1
Music Performance13
Music (other)0
Total14
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Education [+] 15
Curriculum and Instruction2
Educational Leadership and Administration5
Educational/Instructional Technology0
Special Education and Teaching0
Student Counseling and Personnel Services (other)0
English/Language Arts Teacher Education0
Mathematics Teacher Education2
Music Teacher Education5
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching0
Reading Teacher Education1
Social Studies Teacher Education0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 57
Advanced General Dentistry0
Dental Public Health and Education5
Endodontics/Endodontology9
Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery4
Orthodontics/Orthodontology7
Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics11
Periodontics/Periodontology9
Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology7
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences (other)5
Total72