Boston University Graduate Programs
Boston University (referred to as BU) is a Private, 4-years school located in Boston, MA. BU graduate schools offer through Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate programs.
The 2023 tuition & fees at Boston University is when a student take courses regularly (18 to 21 credit hours per semester). The graduate tuition per credit hour is $1,908 for part-time students. Total 18,255 students have enrolled in graduate programs and, among enrolled students3,946 students enrolled online exclusively.
Graduate Program Key Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $64,712 |
|---|---|
| Graduate Population | 18,255 |
| Online Graduate Population | 3,946 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| Offered Graduate Degrees | Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate |
Boston University is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education (12/1/1929 - Current).
Graduate Programs, Number of Completers
BU offers Master's, Doctorate, Post-graduate Certificate degrees through 297 gradaute programs. Last year, total 6,925 students have earned their degrees/certificate through graduate programs at BU. Next tables summarize the offered graduate major programs and its sub-programs at BU.
Master's
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture [+] | 1 | 11 |
| City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning | 1 | 11 |
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | 3 | 2 |
| Latin American Studies | 1 | 1 |
| Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign) | 1 | 0 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 1 | 1 |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | 8 | 297 |
| Communication | 1 | 58 |
| Journalism | 1 | 36 |
| Journalism (other) | 1 | 2 |
| Radio and Television | 1 | 27 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 1 | 47 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 1 | 55 |
| Advertising | 1 | 52 |
| Health Communication | 1 | 20 |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | 8 | 600 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 1 | 30 |
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician | 1 | 105 |
| Information Science/Studies | 1 | 225 |
| Computer Science | 1 | 126 |
| Data Modeling/Warehousing and Database Administration | 1 | 9 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications (other) | 1 | 105 |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | 1 | 0 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | 1 | 0 |
| Personal and Culinary Services [+] | 1 | 14 |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services (other) | 1 | 14 |
| Education [+] | 23 | 428 |
| Education | 1 | 0 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | 94 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | 1 | 65 |
| Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 1 | 25 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness | 1 | 6 |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 1 | 21 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 | 9 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | 1 | 0 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 | 10 |
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | 44 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | 9 |
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 1 | 7 |
| Health Teacher Education | 1 | 0 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | 15 |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | 67 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | 0 |
| Reading Teacher Education | 1 | 18 |
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | 1 | 10 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 1 | 8 |
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 1 | 0 |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | 1 | 20 |
| Engineering [+] | 8 | 283 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 1 | 60 |
| Computer Engineering | 1 | 5 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 1 | 81 |
| Materials Engineering | 1 | 32 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1 | 57 |
| Systems Engineering | 1 | 17 |
| Manufacturing Engineering | 1 | 13 |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | 1 | 18 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | 4 | 24 |
| Linguistics | 1 | 14 |
| Comparative Literature | 1 | 6 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | 2 |
| Work and Family Studies [+] | 2 | 18 |
| Child Development | 1 | 18 |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 1 | 0 |
| Legal Studies [+] | 5 | 279 |
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers | 1 | 161 |
| Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law | 1 | 40 |
| International Business, Trade, and Tax Law | 1 | 2 |
| Tax Law/Taxation | 1 | 67 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies (other) | 1 | 9 |
| English Language and Literature [+] | 3 | 29 |
| English Language and Literature | 1 | 12 |
| Creative Writing | 1 | 17 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | 13 | 502 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 1 | 35 |
| Biochemistry | 1 | 0 |
| Anatomy | 1 | 10 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences (other) | 1 | 3 |
| Microbiology | 1 | 0 |
| Physiology | 1 | 12 |
| Pathology/Experimental Pathology | 1 | 8 |
| Biostatistics | 1 | 45 |
| Bioinformatics | 1 | 35 |
| Biotechnology | 1 | 18 |
| Epidemiology | 1 | 168 |
| Neuroscience | 1 | 0 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences (other) | 1 | 168 |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | 3 | 151 |
| Mathematics | 1 | 10 |
| Financial Mathematics | 1 | 86 |
| Statistics | 1 | 55 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | 5 | 77 |
| Systems Science and Theory | 1 | 38 |
| Historic Preservation and Conservation | 1 | 3 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 1 | 36 |
| Ancient Studies/Civilization | 1 | 0 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] | 2 | 3 |
| Philosophy | 1 | 1 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 | 2 |
| Theology and Religious Vocations [+] | 4 | 70 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 1 | 0 |
| Religious/Sacred Music | 1 | 2 |
| Theology/Theological Studies | 1 | 66 |
| Divinity/Ministry | 1 | 2 |
| Physical Sciences [+] | 4 | 31 |
| Astronomy | 1 | 5 |
| Chemistry | 1 | 13 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 1 | 1 |
| Physics | 1 | 12 |
| Psychology [+] | 4 | 110 |
| Psychology | 1 | 58 |
| Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics | 1 | 0 |
| Clinical Psychology | 1 | 43 |
| Applied Psychology | 1 | 9 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting [+] | 4 | 154 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 1 | 0 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 1 | 0 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 1 | 128 |
| Forensic Science and Technology | 1 | 26 |
| Human Services [+] | 4 | 311 |
| Public Administration | 1 | 0 |
| Education Policy Analysis | 1 | 4 |
| Social Work | 1 | 303 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions (other) | 1 | 4 |
| Social Sciences [+] | 15 | 210 |
| Social Sciences | 1 | 0 |
| Anthropology | 1 | 0 |
| Forensic Anthropology | 1 | 6 |
| Anthropology (other) | 1 | 4 |
| Archeology | 1 | 5 |
| Economics | 1 | 0 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 1 | 129 |
| Development Economics and International Development | 1 | 0 |
| Economics (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Geography | 1 | 0 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 | 39 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies (other) | 1 | 7 |
| Political Science and Government | 1 | 10 |
| Sociology | 1 | 0 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 1 | 10 |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | 15 | 150 |
| Graphic Design | 1 | 17 |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | 1 | 12 |
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 1 | 0 |
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 1 | 3 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 1 | 0 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | 14 |
| Painting | 1 | 16 |
| Sculpture | 1 | 2 |
| Music Performance | 1 | 46 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | 6 |
| Musicology and Ethnomusicology | 1 | 3 |
| Conducting | 1 | 0 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 1 | 1 |
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 1 | 30 |
| Theatre/Theatre Arts Management | 1 | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 25 | 530 |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 1 | 50 |
| Oral Biology and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology | 1 | 0 |
| Dental Public Health and Education | 1 | 1 |
| Endodontics/Endodontology | 1 | 3 |
| Orthodontics/Orthodontology | 1 | 7 |
| Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics | 1 | 2 |
| Periodontics/Periodontology | 1 | 9 |
| Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology | 1 | 3 |
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 1 | 76 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 1 | 14 |
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 1 | 4 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs (other) | 1 | 38 |
| Medical Scientist | 1 | 2 |
| Genetic Counseling/Counselor | 1 | 11 |
| Public Health | 1 | 7 |
| Environmental Health | 1 | 16 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 1 | 76 |
| Maternal and Child Health | 1 | 0 |
| Health Services Administration | 1 | 147 |
| Public Health (other) | 1 | 33 |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | 1 | 0 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Health Professions Education | 1 | 1 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (other) | 1 | 30 |
| Business [+] | 16 | 1,405 |
| Business Administration and Management | 1 | 371 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 1 | 34 |
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | 1 | 45 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations (other) | 1 | 54 |
| Finance | 1 | 216 |
| Banking and Financial Support Services | 1 | 0 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 1 | 68 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 1 | 0 |
| Management Science | 1 | 39 |
| Business Statistics | 1 | 0 |
| Actuarial Science | 1 | 25 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (other) | 1 | 349 |
| International Marketing | 1 | 137 |
| Taxation | 1 | 1 |
| Insurance | 1 | 16 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (other) | 1 | 50 |
| History [+] | 1 | 3 |
| History | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 181 | 5,692 |
Doctorate (Research)
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies [+] | 1 | 6 |
| Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign) | 1 | 6 |
| Communication and Journalism [+] | 1 | 2 |
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | 1 | 2 |
| Computer and Information Sciences [+] | 1 | 14 |
| Computer Science | 1 | 14 |
| Education [+] | 6 | 32 |
| Education | 1 | 1 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | 6 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | 1 | 2 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 1 | 2 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | 21 |
| Engineering [+] | 6 | 79 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 1 | 24 |
| Computer Engineering | 1 | 7 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 1 | 20 |
| Materials Engineering | 1 | 7 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 1 | 16 |
| Systems Engineering | 1 | 5 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics [+] | 2 | 3 |
| French Language and Literature | 1 | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | 2 |
| English Language and Literature [+] | 2 | 10 |
| English Language and Literature | 1 | 5 |
| English Language and Literature/Letters (other) | 1 | 5 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences [+] | 19 | 80 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 1 | 10 |
| Biochemistry | 1 | 0 |
| Biophysics | 1 | 0 |
| Molecular Biology | 1 | 3 |
| Anatomy | 1 | 6 |
| Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology | 1 | 14 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences (other) | 1 | 1 |
| Microbiology | 1 | 1 |
| Microbiology and Immunology | 1 | 0 |
| Genetics | 1 | 0 |
| Physiology | 1 | 1 |
| Pathology/Experimental Pathology | 1 | 0 |
| Pharmacology | 1 | 4 |
| Biostatistics | 1 | 6 |
| Bioinformatics | 1 | 5 |
| Epidemiology | 1 | 13 |
| Molecular Medicine | 1 | 0 |
| Neuroscience | 1 | 16 |
| Neurobiology and Anatomy | 1 | 0 |
| Mathematics and Statistics [+] | 3 | 18 |
| Mathematics | 1 | 7 |
| Financial Mathematics | 1 | 6 |
| Statistics | 1 | 5 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies [+] | 3 | 0 |
| Nutrition Sciences | 1 | 0 |
| Ancient Studies/Civilization | 1 | 0 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies [+] | 2 | 8 |
| Philosophy | 1 | 4 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 | 4 |
| Theology and Religious Vocations [+] | 2 | 18 |
| Theology/Theological Studies | 1 | 5 |
| Divinity/Ministry | 1 | 13 |
| Physical Sciences [+] | 4 | 35 |
| Astronomy | 1 | 3 |
| Chemistry | 1 | 20 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 1 | 4 |
| Physics | 1 | 8 |
| Psychology [+] | 4 | 9 |
| Psychology | 1 | 7 |
| Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics | 1 | 0 |
| Counseling Psychology | 1 | 0 |
| Applied Psychology | 1 | 2 |
| Human Services [+] | 2 | 12 |
| Social Work | 1 | 3 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions (other) | 1 | 9 |
| Social Sciences [+] | 8 | 48 |
| Social Sciences | 1 | 0 |
| Anthropology | 1 | 4 |
| Archeology | 1 | 0 |
| Economics | 1 | 0 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 1 | 34 |
| Geography | 1 | 2 |
| Political Science and Government | 1 | 3 |
| Sociology | 1 | 5 |
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | 6 | 24 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | 5 |
| Music Performance | 1 | 15 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | 0 |
| Musicology and Ethnomusicology | 1 | 1 |
| Conducting | 1 | 1 |
| Keyboard Instruments | 1 | 2 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 16 | 151 |
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 1 | 3 |
| Oral Biology and Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology | 1 | 0 |
| Dental Public Health and Education | 1 | 0 |
| Endodontics/Endodontology | 1 | 1 |
| Orthodontics/Orthodontology | 1 | 1 |
| Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics | 1 | 2 |
| Periodontics/Periodontology | 1 | 5 |
| Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology | 1 | 4 |
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences (other) | 1 | 3 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 1 | 1 |
| Medical Scientist | 1 | 0 |
| Environmental Health | 1 | 3 |
| Maternal and Child Health | 1 | 0 |
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | 1 | 65 |
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | 1 | 61 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (other) | 1 | 2 |
| Business [+] | 1 | 12 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (other) | 1 | 12 |
| History [+] | 1 | 3 |
| History | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 90 | 564 |
Doctorate (Practice)
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Studies [+] | 1 | 229 |
| Law | 1 | 229 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 2 | 358 |
| Dentistry | 1 | 194 |
| Medicine | 1 | 164 |
| Total | 3 | 587 |
Post-Bachelor's
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts [+] | 3 | 13 |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | 1 | 2 |
| Music Performance | 1 | 11 |
| Music (other) | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 3 | 13 |
Post-Master's
| Program | Number of Programs | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Education [+] | 11 | 8 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | 0 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | 1 | 2 |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | 1 | 0 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 1 | 0 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services (other) | 1 | 0 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | 0 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | 1 |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | 4 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | 0 |
| Reading Teacher Education | 1 | 1 |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 1 | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] | 9 | 61 |
| Advanced General Dentistry | 1 | 0 |
| Dental Public Health and Education | 1 | 6 |
| Endodontics/Endodontology | 1 | 10 |
| Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery | 1 | 4 |
| Orthodontics/Orthodontology | 1 | 8 |
| Pediatric Dentistry/Pedodontics | 1 | 12 |
| Periodontics/Periodontology | 1 | 11 |
| Prosthodontics/Prosthodontology | 1 | 6 |
| Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences (other) | 1 | 4 |
| Total | 20 | 69 |
Tuition & Fees
For academic year 2022-2023, the graduate tuition & fees of BU are $64,712 in average. The tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $1,908 for part-time students and/or overloaded credit.
| Tuition & fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $53,572 | $1,651 |
| 2020 | $55,502 | $1,710 |
| 2021 | $57,666 | $1,777 |
| 2022 | $59,418 | $1,830 |
| 2023 | $61,924 | $1,908 |
| 2024 | $64,712 | $1,994 |
Graduate Student Population
At BU graduate schools, there are total 18,255 graduate students. Among them, 3,946 students have enrolled graduate programs online exclusively. By gender, there are 7,904 men and 10,351 women students at BU graduate schools. Next table summarizes the graduate student population at BU.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 18,255 | 7,904 | 10,351 |
| American Indian/Native American | 13 | 4 | 9 |
| Asian | 1,877 | 784 | 1,093 |
| Black/African American | 738 | 234 | 504 |
| Hispanic | 1,368 | 487 | 881 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 13 | 2 | 11 |
| White | 6,569 | 2,498 | 4,071 |
| Two More | 436 | 162 | 274 |
| Un-Known | 864 | 359 | 505 |