The most popular undergraduate major at Boston University is Business Administration and Management followed by Speech Communication and Rhetoric and International Relations and Affairs. A list of all 89 available majors and annual graduates is presented below. Also of interest, median earnings for Boston University graduates by major.
Computer and Information Sciences |
Graduates |
Computer Science | 42 |
Education |
Graduates |
Special Education and Teaching | 9 |
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness | 1 |
Elementary Education and Teaching | 25 |
Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 8 |
Art Teacher Education | 3 |
English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 8 |
Foreign Language Teacher Education | 6 |
Mathematics Teacher Education | 17 |
Music Teacher Education | 1 |
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | 1 |
Social Studies Teacher Education | 18 |
Engineering |
Graduates |
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering | 33 |
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 81 |
Computer Engineering | 16 |
Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 30 |
Mechanical Engineering | 91 |
Manufacturing Engineering | 20 |
Foreign Languages |
Graduates |
Linguistics | 14 |
Comparative Literature | 1 |
Japanese Language and Literature | 6 |
German Language and Literature | 1 |
French Language and Literature | 14 |
Spanish Language and Literature | 17 |
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 |
English and Literature |
Graduates |
English Language and Literature | 101 |
Biology |
Graduates |
Biology/Biological Sciences | 121 |
Molecular Biology | 16 |
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 40 |
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 17 |
Environmental Biology | 8 |
Conservation Biology | 7 |
Neuroscience | 50 |
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 1 |
Mathematics |
Graduates |
Mathematics | 53 |
General Studies |
Graduates |
Nutrition Sciences | 15 |
Ancient Studies/Civilization | 6 |
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 107 |
Philosophy and Religious Studies |
Graduates |
Philosophy | 42 |
Religion/Religious Studies | 8 |
Architecture |
Graduates |
Architectural History and Criticism | 1 |
Physical Sciences |
Graduates |
Astronomy | 8 |
Chemistry | 15 |
Chemistry, Other | 2 |
Geology/Earth Science | 5 |
Geophysics and Seismology | 2 |
Physics | 15 |
Psychology |
Graduates |
Psychology | 247 |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting |
Graduates |
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 6 |
Social Sciences |
Graduates |
Anthropology | 34 |
Archeology | 23 |
Economics | 152 |
Geography | 4 |
International Relations and Affairs | 305 |
Political Science and Government | 102 |
Sociology | 39 |
Urban Studies/Affairs | 1 |
Social Sciences, Other | 15 |
Ethnic Studies |
Graduates |
American/United States Studies/Civilization | 2 |
East Asian Studies | 4 |
Latin American Studies | 4 |
Visual and Performing Arts |
Graduates |
Graphic Design | 24 |
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 15 |
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | 14 |
Acting | 18 |
Directing and Theatrical Production | 4 |
Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 48 |
Painting | 27 |
Sculpture | 9 |
Music | 4 |
Music Performance | 11 |
Music Theory and Composition | 1 |
Musicology and Ethnomusicology | 1 |
Voice and Opera | 14 |
Stringed Instruments | 12 |
Health Professions | 104 |
Health Professions |
Graduates |
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | 18 |
Athletic Training/Trainer | 13 |
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician | 20 |
Pre-Dentistry Studies | 5 |
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies | 27 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other | 104 |
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 25 |
Business |
Graduates |
Business Administration and Management | 682 |
Hospitality Administration/Management | 175 |
History |
Graduates |
History | 76 |
Communication |
Graduates |
Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 317 |
Journalism | 155 |
Radio and Television | 128 |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=164988 IPEDS survey data for Boston University.