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Boston University offers 255 majors and allows you to earn your 1-year certificate, 2-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Below we list majors offered at Boston University as well as diplomas and certificates available for each major.

Accounting and Finance Majors

Actuarial Science
· master's degree
Banking and Financial Support Services
· master's degree
Financial Mathematics
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
General Finance
· master's degree
Other Finance and Financial Management Services
· 1-year certificate
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Art Majors

Art History, Criticism and Conservation
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Art Teacher Education
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
Fine and Studio Arts Management
· master's degree
Other Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
· 1-year certificate
Painting
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
Printmaking
· bachelor's degree
Sculpture
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
Art Programs Rating: Art Program Rating - Oustanding
Art Programs Ranking: Top 5%
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Astronomy Majors

Astronomy
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Astronomy Programs Rating: Astronomy Program Rating - Oustanding
Astronomy Programs Ranking: Top 5%
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Biology Majors

Anatomy
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Biochemistry
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
· bachelor's degree
Bioinformatics
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Biomedical Engineering
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Biophysics
· doctoral degree
Biostatistics
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Biotechnology
· master's degree
Cellular and Molecular Biology
· doctoral degree
Conservation Biology
· bachelor's degree
Environmental Biology
· bachelor's degree
Epidemiology
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
General Biology
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
General Genetics
· doctoral degree
General Microbiology
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
General Physiology
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
· bachelor's degree
Microbiology and Immunology
· doctoral degree
Molecular Biology
· bachelor's degree
· doctoral degree
Molecular Medicine
· doctoral degree
Neurobiology and Anatomy
· doctoral degree
Neuroscience
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Other Biological and Biomedical Sciences
· 1-year certificate
· 2-year certificate
· master's degree
Other Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Biology Programs Rating: Biology Program Rating - Oustanding
Biology Programs Ranking: Top 5%
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Broadcasting Majors

Digital Communication and Multimedia
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Other Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
· 1-year certificate
Radio and Television
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
Broadcasting Programs Rating: Broadcasting Program Rating - Oustanding
Broadcasting Programs Ranking: Top 5%
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Business Majors

Business Statistics
· master's degree
General Business Administration and Management
· bachelor's degree - Popular
· master's degree
Insurance
· master's degree
Logistics and Materials Management
· master's degree
Other Business Administration, Management and Operations
· 1-year certificate
· master's degree
Other Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services
· 1-year certificate
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Other Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
· 1-year certificate
Business Programs Rating: Business Program Rating - Oustanding
Business Programs Ranking: Top 5%
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Chemistry Majors

Biochemistry
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
· bachelor's degree
General Chemistry
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Other Chemistry
· bachelor's degree
Chemistry Programs Rating: Chemistry Program Rating - Oustanding
Chemistry Programs Ranking: Top 5%
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Communication and Journalism Majors

Digital Communication and Multimedia
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
General Communication
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
Health Communication
· master's degree
Journalism
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
Other Journalism
· master's degree
Public Relations and Image Management
· master's degree
Radio and Television
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
Communication and Journalism Programs Rating: Communication and Journalism Program Rating - Oustanding
Communication and Journalism Programs Ranking: Top 5%
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Computer Science Majors

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
· master's degree
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
· master's degree
Computer and Information Systems Security
· master's degree
Data Modeling and Database Administration
· master's degree
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology
· master's degree
Digital Communication and Multimedia
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
General Computer Engineering
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
General Computer Science
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Information Science
· master's degree
Other Computer Engineering
· 1-year certificate
Other Computer Engineering Technologies
· 1-year certificate
Other Computer Services Administration and Management
· 1-year certificate
Other Computer Software and Media Applications
· 1-year certificate
· master's degree
Other Computer and Information Sciences
· 1-year certificate
Other Information Sciences and Support Services
· 1-year certificate
Computer Science Programs Rating: Computer Science Program Rating - Oustanding
Computer Science Programs Ranking: Top 5%
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Criminal Justice Majors

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
· master's degree
Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
Forensic Science and Technology
· master's degree
Other Corrections and Criminal Justice
· 1-year certificate
Criminal Justice Programs Rating: Criminal Justice Program Rating - Oustanding
Criminal Justice Programs Ranking: #2 in USA
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Culinary Majors

Other Culinary Arts and Related Services
· master's degree
Culinary Program Rating: Culinary Program Rating - Excellent
Culinary Program Ranking: #3 in USA
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Dance and Ballet Majors

Drama and Dance Teacher Education
· master's degree
General Visual and Performing Arts
· bachelor's degree
Dance and Ballet Programs Rating: Dance and Ballet Program Rating - Very Good
Dance and Ballet Programs Ranking: Top 10%
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Dental Majors

Advanced General Dentistry
· postmaster certificate
Dental Public Health and Education
· master's degree
· postmaster certificate
· doctoral degree
Dentistry
· doctoral degree
Endodontology
· master's degree
· postmaster certificate
· doctoral degree
Oral Biology and Oral Pathology
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
· postmaster certificate
Orthodontology
· master's degree
· postmaster certificate
· doctoral degree
Other Advanced Dentistry and Oral Sciences
· master's degree
· postmaster certificate
· doctoral degree
Pediatric Dentistry and Pedodontics
· master's degree
· postmaster certificate
· doctoral degree
Periodontology
· master's degree
· postmaster certificate
· doctoral degree
Pre-Dentistry Studies
· bachelor's degree
Prosthodontology
· master's degree
· postmaster certificate
· doctoral degree
Dental Programs Rating: Dental Program Rating - Oustanding
Dental Programs Ranking: #8 in USA
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Economics Majors

Development Economics and International Development
· master's degree
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
General Economics
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Other Economics
· master's degree
Economics Programs Rating: Economics Program Rating - Oustanding
Economics Programs Ranking: Top 5%
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Education Majors

Art Teacher Education
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
· bachelor's degree
Counselor Education and Guidance Services
· master's degree
Curriculum and Instruction
· master's degree
· postmaster certificate
· doctoral degree
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
· master's degree
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
Elementary Education and Teaching
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
English Teacher Education
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
· postmaster certificate
Foreign Language Teacher Education
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
General Education
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
General Educational Leadership and Administration
· master's degree
· postmaster certificate
· doctoral degree
General Science Teacher Education
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
General Special Education and Teaching
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
· postmaster certificate
· doctoral degree
Health Teacher Education
· master's degree
Instructional Media Design
· postmaster certificate
Mathematics Teacher Education
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
Music Teacher Education
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
· postmaster certificate
· doctoral degree
Other Education
· 1-year certificate
· bachelor's degree
Other Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research
· 1-year certificate
· master's degree
Other Student Counseling and Personnel Services
· master's degree
· postmaster certificate
· doctoral degree
Other Subject Area Teacher Education and Professional Development
· 1-year certificate
· 2-year certificate
Other Teaching English or French as a Foreign Language
· 1-year certificate
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
· master's degree
· postmaster certificate
Preschool Education and Teaching
· master's degree
Public Health Education and Promotion
· master's degree
Reading Teacher Education
· master's degree
Social Studies Teacher Education
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
· postmaster certificate
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
· master's degree
Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
Education Programs Rating: Education Program Rating - Oustanding
Education Programs Ranking: Top 5%
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Engineering Majors

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics
· master's degree
Biomedical Engineering
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
General Computer Engineering
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
General Engineering
· bachelor's degree
Manufacturing Engineering
· master's degree
Materials Engineering
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Mechanical Engineering
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Other Computer Engineering
· 1-year certificate
Other Computer Engineering Technologies
· 1-year certificate
Other Engineering
· 1-year certificate
Systems Engineering
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Engineering Programs Rating: Engineering Program Rating - Oustanding
Engineering Programs Ranking: Top 5%
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English and Literature Majors

Comparative Literature
· bachelor's degree
Creative Writing
· master's degree
English Teacher Education
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
· postmaster certificate
General English Language and Literature
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Linguistics
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
Other English Language and Literature
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Other Linguistic Studies and Services
· 1-year certificate
· bachelor's degree
Other Rhetoric, Composition and Writing Studies
· 1-year certificate
Playwriting and Screenwriting
· master's degree
Teaching English as a Foreign Language
· master's degree
English and Literature Programs Rating: English and Literature Program Rating - Excellent
English and Literature Programs Ranking: Top 10%
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Ethnic and Cultural Studies Majors

African-American Studies
· master's degree
Asian Studies
· bachelor's degree
East Asian Studies
· bachelor's degree
European Studies
· bachelor's degree
Italian Studies
· bachelor's degree
Latin American Studies
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
Near and Middle Eastern Studies
· bachelor's degree
Other Area Studies
· 1-year certificate
· 2-year certificate
· bachelor's degree
Other Cultural and Gender Studies
· 1-year certificate
· 2-year certificate
Regional Studies
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
United States Studies
· bachelor's degree
Ethnic and Cultural Studies Programs Rating: Ethnic and Cultural Studies Program Rating - Excellent
Ethnic and Cultural Studies Programs Ranking: Top 5%
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Film and Acting Majors

Acting
· bachelor's degree
Cinematography and Film Production
· master's degree
Film and Cinema Studies
· bachelor's degree
Playwriting and Screenwriting
· master's degree
Film and Acting Programs Rating: Film and Acting Program Rating - Excellent
Film and Acting Programs Ranking: Top 10%
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Foreign Languages Majors

Chinese Language and Literature
· bachelor's degree
Foreign Language Teacher Education
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
French Language and Literature
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
General Classical Languages, Literature and Linguistics
· bachelor's degree
General Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
· bachelor's degree
German Language and Literature
· bachelor's degree
Japanese Language and Literature
· bachelor's degree
Latin Language and Literature
· bachelor's degree
Other East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
· bachelor's degree
Other Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
· bachelor's degree
Other Teaching English or French as a Foreign Language
· 1-year certificate
Russian Language and Literature
· bachelor's degree
Spanish Language and Literature
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Foreign Languages Programs Rating: Foreign Languages Program Rating - Excellent
Foreign Languages Programs Ranking: Top 5%
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General Studies Majors

General Social Sciences
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Other Interdisciplinary Studies
· 2-year certificate
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Systems Science and Theory
· master's degree
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Geography Majors

Geography
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Geography Programs Rating: Geography Program Rating - Very Good
Geography Programs Ranking: Top 25%
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Geology Majors

General Geology and Earth Science
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Geophysics and Seismology
· bachelor's degree
Geology Programs Rating: Geology Program Rating - Excellent
Geology Programs Ranking: Top 10%
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Graphic Design and Animation Majors

Graphic Design
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
Graphic Design and Animation Programs Rating: Graphic Design and Animation Program Rating - Excellent
Graphic Design and Animation Programs Ranking: Top 5%
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History Majors

Ancient Civilization Studies
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Archeology
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
General History
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Historic Preservation and Conservation
· master's degree
History Programs Rating: History Program Rating - Excellent
History Programs Ranking: Top 5%
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Laboratory Assistance Majors

Medical Laboratory Technician
· bachelor's degree
Other Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions
· 1-year certificate
Laboratory Assistance Programs Rating: Laboratory Assistance Program Rating - Excellent
Laboratory Assistance Programs Ranking: Top 5%
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Law Majors

Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law
· master's degree
International Business, Trade, and Tax Law
· master's degree
Law
· doctoral degree
Other Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies
· master's degree
Programs for Foreign Lawyers
· master's degree
Tax Law
· master's degree
Law Programs Rating: Law Program Rating - Oustanding
Law Programs Ranking: Top 5%
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Management Majors

Child Care and Support Services Management
· master's degree
General Business Administration and Management
· bachelor's degree - Popular
· master's degree
General Human Resources Management and Personnel Administration
· master's degree
General Management Science
· master's degree
Health Care Administration and Management
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Health Services Administration
· master's degree
Logistics and Materials Management
· master's degree
Non-Profit, Public, Organizational Management
· master's degree
Other Business Administration, Management and Operations
· 1-year certificate
· master's degree
Other Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services
· 1-year certificate
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Other Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
· 1-year certificate
Other Hospitality Administration and Management
· 1-year certificate
· bachelor's degree
Other Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
· 1-year certificate
· master's degree
Theatre Arts Management
· master's degree
Management Programs Rating: Management Program Rating - Oustanding
Management Programs Ranking: Top 5%
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Marketing and Advertising Majors

Advertising
· master's degree
International Marketing
· master's degree
Other Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services
· 1-year certificate
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Other Marketing
· 1-year certificate
Marketing and Advertising Programs Rating: Marketing and Advertising Program Rating - Oustanding
Marketing and Advertising Programs Ranking: #8 in USA
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Mathematics Majors

Actuarial Science
· master's degree
Financial Mathematics
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
General Mathematics
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
General Statistics
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Mathematics Teacher Education
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
Other Mathematics and Statistics
· 2-year certificate
Mathematics Programs Rating: Mathematics Program Rating - Oustanding
Mathematics Programs Ranking: Top 5%
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Medical Majors

Athletic Training
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Biomedical Engineering
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Clinical Psychology
· master's degree
Environmental Health
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
General Health Services and Allied Health Sciences
· bachelor's degree
General Public Health
· master's degree
Health Care Administration and Management
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Health Services Administration
· master's degree
Health Teacher Education
· master's degree
Maternal and Child Health
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Medical Scientist
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Medicine
· doctoral degree
Microbiology and Immunology
· doctoral degree
Molecular Medicine
· doctoral degree
Neurobiology and Anatomy
· doctoral degree
Neuroscience
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
· postmaster certificate
Other Biological and Biomedical Sciences
· 1-year certificate
· 2-year certificate
· master's degree
Other Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
Other Medical Preparatory Programs
· master's degree
Other Public Health
· master's degree
Other Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Pathology
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Physical Therapy
· doctoral degree
Pre-Medical Studies
· bachelor's degree
Public Health Education and Promotion
· master's degree
Radiologic Technology Science
· master's degree
Medical Programs Rating: Medical Program Rating - Oustanding
Medical Programs Ranking: Top 5%
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Medical Assistant Majors

General Health Services and Allied Health Sciences
· bachelor's degree
Medical Laboratory Technician
· bachelor's degree
Other Medical Illustration and Informatics
· 1-year certificate
Other Medical Laboratory Science and Allied Professions
· 1-year certificate
Other Medical Preparatory Programs
· master's degree
Medical Assistant Programs Rating: Medical Assistant Program Rating - Excellent
Medical Assistant Programs Ranking: Top 5%
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Music Majors

Conducting
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Fine and Studio Arts Management
· master's degree
General Music
· bachelor's degree
General Music Performance
· bachelor's degree
· postbaccalaureate certificate
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Music Teacher Education
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
· postmaster certificate
· doctoral degree
Music Theory and Composition
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Musicology and Ethnomusicology
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Other Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
· 1-year certificate
Other Music
· 1-year certificate
· postbaccalaureate certificate
Other Visual and Performing Arts
· 1-year certificate
Piano and Organ
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Music Programs Rating: Music Program Rating - Oustanding
Music Programs Ranking: #10 in USA
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Natural Resources and Environment Majors

Environmental Biology
· bachelor's degree
Environmental Health
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Environmental Science
· bachelor's degree
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
· bachelor's degree
Natural Resources and Environment Programs Rating: Natural Resources and Environment Program Rating - Excellent
Natural Resources and Environment Programs Ranking: Top 10%
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Nursing Majors

General Health Services and Allied Health Sciences
· bachelor's degree
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Occupational Therapy Majors

Occupational Therapy
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Occupational Therapy Programs Rating: Occupational Therapy Program Rating - Oustanding
Occupational Therapy Programs Ranking: #5 in USA
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Pharmacy Majors

Pharmacology
· doctoral degree
Pharmacy Program Rating: Pharmacy Program Rating - Very Good
Pharmacy Program Ranking: Top 25%
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Philosophy Majors

Philosophy
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Philosophy Programs Rating: Philosophy Program Rating - Oustanding
Philosophy Programs Ranking: Top 5%
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Physical Therapy Majors

Physical Therapy
· doctoral degree
Rehabilitation Science
· bachelor's degree
Physical Therapy Programs Rating: Physical Therapy Program Rating - Oustanding
Physical Therapy Programs Ranking: #5 in USA
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Physics Majors

Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
· bachelor's degree
Biophysics
· doctoral degree
General Physics
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Geophysics and Seismology
· bachelor's degree
Physics Programs Rating: Physics Program Rating - Oustanding
Physics Programs Ranking: Top 5%
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Political Science Majors

General Political Science and Government
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
International Relations and Affairs
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
Other International Relations and National Security Studies
· master's degree
Political Science Programs Rating: Political Science Program Rating - Oustanding
Political Science Programs Ranking: Top 5%
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Psychology Majors

Applied Psychology
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Clinical Psychology
· master's degree
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Counseling Psychology
· bachelor's degree
· doctoral degree
Counselor Education and Guidance Services
· master's degree
General Psychology
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Genetic Counseling
· master's degree
Other Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Sciences
· 2-year certificate
Other Student Counseling and Personnel Services
· master's degree
· postmaster certificate
· doctoral degree
Psychology Programs Rating: Psychology Program Rating - Oustanding
Psychology Programs Ranking: Top 5%
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Radiology Technology Majors

Radiologic Technology Science
· master's degree
Radiology Technology Program Rating: Radiology Technology Program Rating - Excellent
Radiology Technology Program Ranking: Top 5%
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Resort and Hospitality Majors

General Hospitality Administration and Management
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
Other Hospitality Administration and Management
· 1-year certificate
· bachelor's degree
Resort and Hospitality Programs Rating: Resort and Hospitality Program Rating - Oustanding
Resort and Hospitality Programs Ranking: #2 in USA
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Retailing and Wholesaling Majors

Other Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services
· 1-year certificate
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Retailing and Wholesaling Programs Rating: Retailing and Wholesaling Program Rating - Oustanding
Retailing and Wholesaling Programs Ranking: #8 in USA
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Sculpture Majors

Sculpture
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
Sculpture Programs Rating: Sculpture Program Rating - Oustanding
Sculpture Programs Ranking: Top 5%
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Social Work Majors

General Social Sciences
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Other Public Administration and Social Service Professions
· 2-year certificate
· doctoral degree
Other Social Work
· 2-year certificate
Public Administration
· master's degree
Social Work
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Youth Services Administration
· bachelor's degree
Social Work Programs Rating: Social Work Program Rating - Oustanding
Social Work Programs Ranking: Top 5%
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Sociology and Anthropology Majors

Anthropology
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Other Anthropology
· master's degree
Other Social Sciences
· 1-year certificate
· bachelor's degree
Social Studies Teacher Education
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
· postmaster certificate
Sociology
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Urban Studies
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
Sociology and Anthropology Programs Rating: Sociology and Anthropology Program Rating - Excellent
Sociology and Anthropology Programs Ranking: Top 10%
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Theater and Drama Majors

Acting
· bachelor's degree
Directing and Theatrical Production
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
· master's degree
General Drama and Theatre Arts
· bachelor's degree
General Visual and Performing Arts
· bachelor's degree
Playwriting and Screenwriting
· master's degree
Technical Theatre, Theatre Design and Technology
· bachelor's degree
· postbaccalaureate certificate
· master's degree
Theatre Arts Management
· master's degree
Theater and Drama Programs Rating: Theater and Drama Program Rating - Excellent
Theater and Drama Programs Ranking: Top 5%
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Theology and Religion Majors

Biblical Studies
· master's degree
Divinity and Ministry
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Religious Music
· master's degree
Religious Studies
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Theological Studies
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
Theology and Religion Programs Rating: Theology and Religion Program Rating - Oustanding
Theology and Religion Programs Ranking: Top 5%
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Urban Development Majors

General Architectural History and Criticism
· bachelor's degree
Urban Studies
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
Urban, Community and Regional Planning
· master's degree
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Work and Family Studies Majors

Child Care and Support Services Management
· master's degree
Child Development
· master's degree
Nutrition Sciences
· bachelor's degree
· master's degree
· doctoral degree
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Art
We list 58 art schools and colleges in Boston, Springfield, Amherst, Worcester, Cambridge, Beverly, Chestnut Hill, and 37 more cities. About 1,500 art diplomas are granted each academic year. Average tuition cost for art degree programs in MA: $36,000.

Astronomy
Read information about 12 astronomy schools and colleges in Amherst, Cambridge, Medford, Boston, Williamstown, Norton, Easton, and 7 other cities. Around 200 astronomy diplomas and certificates are awarded each year. Average tuition cost for astronomy programs in MA is about $49,700.

Biology
Learn about 71 biology schools and colleges in Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Cambridge, Amherst, Quincy, Chestnut Hill, and 40 more cities. Approximately 7,400 biology diplomas and certificates are granted each academic year. Average tuition charges for biology programs in MA: $44,100.

Broadcasting
Read about 20 broadcasting schools and colleges in Boston, Worcester, Cambridge, Springfield, Beverly, Haverhill, Fitchburg, and 10 more cities. Around 600 broadcasting degrees are awarded every year. Average tuition for broadcasting programs in MA is roughly $41,900.

Business
We reviewed 72 business schools and colleges in Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Cambridge, Quincy, Chestnut Hill, Amherst, and 42 more cities. Around 14,700 business diplomas and certificates are awarded each year. Average tuition cost for business programs in MA is about $37,900.

Chemistry
Read about 51 chemistry schools and colleges in Boston, Worcester, Cambridge, Amherst, Springfield, Easton, Milton, and 30 more cities. Approximately 2,200 chemistry diplomas and certificates are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for chemistry degree programs in MA is about $46,100.

Communication and Journalism
We reviewed 54 communication and journalism schools and colleges in Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Cambridge, Chestnut Hill, Amherst, Danvers, and 28 more cities. Approximately 3,600 communication and journalism degrees are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for communication and journalism programs in MA is around $41,700.

Computer Science
Read information about 74 computer science schools and colleges in Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Cambridge, Amherst, Pittsfield, Waltham, and 40 other cities. Approximately 10,400 computer science diplomas and certificates are awarded each year. Average tuition for computer science degree programs in MA: $41,700.

Criminal Justice
Get details on 55 criminal justice schools and colleges in Boston, Springfield, Worcester, Chestnut Hill, Quincy, Beverly, Dudley, and 33 more cities. Around 3,300 criminal justice diplomas are awarded every year. Average tuition price for criminal justice degree programs in MA is roughly $23,900.

Culinary
Our directory contains 9 culinary schools and colleges in Boston, Holyoke, Brockton, Fall River, Worcester, and Danvers. About 100 culinary diplomas and certificates are awarded every academic year. Average tuition cost for culinary programs in MA is roughly $19,300.

Dance and Ballet
Our listing contains 20 dance and ballet schools and colleges in Boston, Amherst, Worcester, Easton, Salem, North Dartmouth, Great Barrington, and 13 other cities. About 300 dance and ballet degrees are awarded every year. Average tuition price for dance and ballet programs in MA - $37,500.

Dental
We reviewed 15 dental schools and colleges in Boston, Fall River, Weston, South Easton, Haverhill, Cambridge, West Barnstable, and 11 more cities. Approximately 900 dental diplomas and certificates are granted each year. Average tuition for dental programs in MA: $50,700.

Economics
Our directory contains 41 economics schools and colleges in Boston, Worcester, Amherst, Cambridge, Waltham, Springfield, Chestnut Hill, and 22 more cities. Around 3,600 economics diplomas are granted every academic year. Average tuition price for economics programs in MA is about $49,600.

Education
Our directory contains 73 education schools and colleges in Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Cambridge, Amherst, Chestnut Hill, Beverly, and 41 other cities. About 9,700 education diplomas and certificates are awarded every year. Average tuition cost for education programs in MA - $30,500.

Engineering
Learn more about 44 engineering schools and colleges in Boston, Cambridge, Quincy, Springfield, Worcester, Brockton, Gardner, and 29 other cities. Approximately 9,300 engineering diplomas and certificates are awarded every year. Average tuition price for engineering degree programs in MA - $45,700.

English and Literature
Learn about 60 English and literature schools and colleges in Boston, Worcester, Amherst, Cambridge, Springfield, Chestnut Hill, Waltham, and 36 more cities. About 2,700 English and literature diplomas and certificates are awarded each year. Average tuition for English and literature programs in MA is roughly $38,400.

Ethnic and Cultural Studies
We reviewed 34 ethnic and cultural studies schools and colleges in Boston, Worcester, Amherst, Springfield, Cambridge, Quincy, Easton, and 18 other cities. Around 900 ethnic and cultural studies degrees are awarded each academic year. Average tuition cost for ethnic and cultural studies programs in MA is approximately $50,100.

Film and Acting
Get details on 23 film and acting schools and colleges in Boston, Amherst, Worcester, Cambridge, Norton, Greenfield, Chestnut Hill, and 13 other cities. Around 900 film and acting diplomas and certificates are awarded each year. Average tuition for film and acting programs in MA is about $44,100.

Foreign Languages
Learn about 40 foreign languages schools and colleges in Boston, Worcester, Amherst, Cambridge, Waltham, Fall River, Northampton, and 24 other cities. Approximately 1,000 foreign languages diplomas and certificates are awarded each academic year. Average tuition cost for foreign languages programs in MA is about $45,100.

General Studies
Learn about 75 general studies schools and colleges in Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Cambridge, Amherst, Quincy, Brookline, and 43 more cities. Approximately 5,000 general studies degrees are granted every academic year. Average tuition price for general studies programs in MA is approximately $19,300.

Geography
Read about 12 geography schools and colleges in Worcester, Bridgewater, Salem, Framingham, Boston, Medford, Fitchburg, and 7 other cities. Around 200 geography diplomas are awarded each year. Average tuition cost for geography programs in MA is roughly $32,200.

Geology
Learn more about 17 geology schools and colleges in Boston, Cambridge, Amherst, Bridgewater, Salem, Lowell, Chestnut Hill, and 11 more cities. Approximately 200 geology diplomas and certificates are granted each academic year. Average tuition cost for geology degree programs in MA is about $39,900.

Graphic Design and Animation
Our directory contains 29 graphic design and animation schools and colleges in Boston, Worcester, Beverly, Haverhill, Easton, Paxton, Brockton, and 16 other cities. Approximately 700 graphic design and animation diplomas are awarded every year. Average tuition for graphic design and animation programs in MA is roughly $33,800.

History
Our directory contains 54 history schools and colleges in Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Amherst, Cambridge, Chestnut Hill, Waltham, and 33 other cities. Around 1,400 history degrees are granted each year. Average tuition for history degree programs in MA is about $39,700.

Laboratory Assistance
Get details on 14 laboratory assistance schools and colleges in Haverhill, Wellesley Hills, Danvers, Roxbury Crossing, Lowell, Gardner, Springfield, and 11 more cities. Around 300 laboratory assistance degrees are awarded every year. Average tuition for laboratory assistance programs in MA is approximately $20,800.

Law
We reviewed 21 law schools and colleges in Boston, Amherst, North Dartmouth, Longmeadow, Chestnut Hill, Springfield, Andover, and 11 other cities. Approximately 2,800 law diplomas are granted each year. Average tuition for law programs in MA is around $48,900.

Management
Learn more about 74 management schools and colleges in Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Cambridge, Quincy, Chestnut Hill, Amherst, and 42 other cities. About 16,600 management degrees are awarded each year. Average tuition cost for management degree programs in MA is around $38,200.

Marketing and Advertising
Detailed information about 44 marketing and advertising schools and colleges in Boston, Springfield, Worcester, Cambridge, Chestnut Hill, Haverhill, Waltham, and 24 more cities. About 2,200 marketing and advertising diplomas and certificates are granted every academic year. Average tuition charges for marketing and advertising programs in MA is around $41,400.

Mathematics
Learn about 58 mathematics schools and colleges in Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Cambridge, Amherst, Wellesley, Waltham, and 35 more cities. About 3,000 mathematics diplomas are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for mathematics programs in MA is around $47,900.

Medical
Read about 79 medical schools and colleges in Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Amherst, Medford, Chestnut Hill, Newton, and 41 other cities. About 9,100 medical diplomas and certificates are awarded every year. Average tuition charges for medical degree programs in MA is roughly $41,400.

Medical Assistant
We list 45 medical assistant schools and colleges in Boston, Springfield, Worcester, Pittsfield, Chestnut Hill, Longmeadow, West Barnstable, and 28 other cities. Around 2,300 medical assistant diplomas are awarded every year. Average tuition for medical assistant degree programs in MA - $31,500.

Music
Read about 48 music schools and colleges in Boston, Worcester, Cambridge, Amherst, Holyoke, Norton, Wellesley, and 29 other cities. Approximately 2,400 music diplomas are granted each academic year. Average tuition cost for music programs in MA is about $45,800.

Natural Resources and Environment
Learn about 54 natural resources and environment schools and colleges in Boston, Worcester, Amherst, Cambridge, Waltham, Springfield, West Barnstable, and 35 more cities. About 1,500 natural resources and environment degrees are awarded each year. Average tuition cost for natural resources and environment degree programs in MA is approximately $42,100.

Nursing
Get details on 67 nursing schools and colleges in Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Franklin, Milton, Fall River, Chestnut Hill, and 40 more cities. Around 8,200 nursing diplomas are granted every academic year. Average tuition for nursing degree programs in MA is about $31,000.

Occupational Therapy
Get details on 50 occupational therapy schools and colleges in Boston, Springfield, Worcester, Amherst, Chestnut Hill, Chicopee, Greenfield, and 27 more cities. About 1,800 occupational therapy diplomas are granted each academic year. Average tuition price for occupational therapy programs in MA is roughly $33,900.

Pharmacy
We reviewed 12 pharmacy schools and colleges in Boston, Worcester, Lowell, Paxton, Gardner, Medford, and Springfield. Approximately 1,600 pharmacy degrees are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for pharmacy degree programs in MA is about $35,700.

Philosophy
Our directory contains 36 philosophy schools and colleges in Boston, Amherst, Worcester, Cambridge, Waltham, Bridgewater, Milton, and 22 other cities. About 700 philosophy diplomas are granted each academic year. Average tuition price for philosophy degree programs in MA is roughly $49,300.

Physical Therapy
Learn about 20 physical therapy schools and colleges in Boston, Springfield, Worcester, Newton, Danvers, Pittsfield, Lowell, and 8 other cities. Around 800 physical therapy diplomas and certificates are granted every academic year. Average tuition for physical therapy programs in MA is approximately $44,300.

Physics
Read information about 42 physics schools and colleges in Boston, Worcester, Cambridge, Amherst, Holyoke, Quincy, Westfield, and 26 other cities. About 1,200 physics degrees are awarded every year. Average tuition for physics degree programs in MA is approximately $46,200.

Political Science
Detailed information about 49 political science schools and colleges in Boston, Worcester, Cambridge, Amherst, Waltham, Chestnut Hill, Springfield, and 28 more cities. About 3,600 political science degrees are awarded each year. Average tuition charges for political science programs in MA is about $48,300.

Psychology
Read about 66 psychology schools and colleges in Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Cambridge, Amherst, Newton, Chestnut Hill, and 38 other cities. About 7,700 psychology diplomas and certificates are awarded each academic year. Average tuition charges for psychology programs in MA is approximately $34,100.

Radiology Technology
We list 18 radiology technology schools and colleges in Boston, Haverhill, Wellesley Hills, North Adams, Lowell, Worcester, Danvers, and 12 more cities. Approximately 300 radiology technology degrees are granted each academic year. Average tuition price for radiology technology programs in MA - $18,900.

Resort and Hospitality
Detailed information about 20 resort and hospitality schools and colleges in Boston, Brockton, Salem, Bedford, Holyoke, Dudley, Wellesley Hills, and 14 more cities. Around 400 resort and hospitality diplomas are granted every academic year. Average tuition price for resort and hospitality programs in MA is approximately $35,500.

Retailing and Wholesaling
Read information about 13 retailing and wholesaling schools and colleges in Boston, Chicopee, Waltham, Greenfield, Newton, Framingham, Bedford, Worcester, and Holyoke. Around 500 retailing and wholesaling degrees are granted every academic year. Average tuition for retailing and wholesaling degree programs in MA - $45,600.

Sculpture
We list 6 sculpture schools and colleges in Boston, Salem, North Dartmouth, Beverly, and Great Barrington. About 100 sculpture degrees are awarded each year. Average tuition charges for sculpture degree programs in MA is approximately $34,800.

Social Work
Get details on 57 social work schools and colleges in Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Cambridge, Quincy, Chestnut Hill, Waltham, and 31 other cities. About 4,200 social work diplomas are awarded every year. Average tuition for social work programs in MA is roughly $36,200.

Sociology and Anthropology
We list 47 sociology and anthropology schools and colleges in Boston, Worcester, Cambridge, Amherst, Springfield, Lowell, Norton, and 28 more cities. Approximately 2,100 sociology and anthropology degrees are granted each year. Average tuition cost for sociology and anthropology degree programs in MA is about $41,100.

Theater and Drama
Our directory contains 47 theater and drama schools and colleges in Boston, Worcester, Amherst, Cambridge, Chestnut Hill, Easton, North Andover, and 27 more cities. Approximately 900 theater and drama diplomas and certificates are granted every year. Average tuition for theater and drama degree programs in MA is around $42,300.

Theology and Religion
Get details on 28 theology and religion schools and colleges in Boston, Amherst, Worcester, Brighton, North Andover, Wenham, Easton, and 19 other cities. About 1,000 theology and religion diplomas are granted every year. Average tuition cost for theology and religion degree programs in MA is about $46,100.

Urban Development
We reviewed 17 urban development schools and colleges in Boston, Amherst, Cambridge, Worcester, Northampton, Westfield, Medford, and South Hadley. About 500 urban development diplomas and certificates are awarded every year. Average tuition price for urban development degree programs in MA is around $46,300.

Work and Family Studies
We list 24 work and family studies schools and colleges in Boston, Cambridge, Newton, Bridgewater, Lowell, Weston, Framingham, and 16 other cities. Around 1,000 work and family studies diplomas and certificates are granted each academic year. Average tuition cost for work and family studies programs in MA is approximately $34,700.

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