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.