Boston University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$83,238
in 2021+39% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 39% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 23% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 20 percentage points since 1998
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | 69% | $14,125 |
| 1999 | — | — | 68% | $14,375 |
| 2000 | — | — | 69% | $14,500 |
| 2001 | — | — | 71% | $14,500 |
| 2002 | — | — | 72% | $14,500 |
| 2003 | — | — | 75% | $14,500 |
| 2004 | — | — | 75% | $14,500 |
| 2005 | — | — | 75% | $14,500 |
| 2006 | — | — | 77% | $14,500 |
| 2007 | — | — | 81% | $14,500 |
| 2008 | $59,900 | — | 82% | $14,500 |
| 2009 | — | — | 80% | $14,590 |
| 2010 | $58,900 | $31,638 | 82% | $16,000 |
| 2011 | — | $30,905 | 83% | $17,500 |
| 2012 | $60,600 | $33,131 | 85% | $20,375 |
| 2013 | $59,500 | $36,806 | 84% | $22,378 |
| 2014 | $62,000 | $34,603 | 84% | $24,000 |
| 2015 | $65,300 | $34,592 | 85% | $23,500 |
| 2016 | — | $34,910 | 85% | $23,000 |
| 2017 | — | $34,914 | 87% | $23,500 |
| 2018 | — | $37,065 | 87% | $22,500 |
| 2019 | — | $30,729 | 88% | $22,250 |
| 2020 | — | $30,259 | 88% | $22,423 |
| 2021 | $83,238 | $30,395 | 89% | $21,500 |
| 2022 | — | $26,170 | 89% | — |
| 2023 | — | $27,779 | 89% | — |
| 2024 | — | $26,996 | 90% | — |
| 2025 | — | $24,402 | 89% | — |