Boston University — Boston, MA

Communication and Media Studies

at Boston University · Boston, MA

Strong Value

Solid pick

The Bottom Line

↑Grads earn about $41,873/yr starting out — that's 40% more than skipping college
⏱Takes about 8.9 years to earn back what you spent
$Students on financial aid pay about $24,402/yr after grants & scholarships (varies by family income) — $106,080 total with loan interest

Listed Price

$86,285/yr

Starting Salary

$41,873

Finish Rate

88.7%

$86,285/yr

Full sticker price — tuition, housing, and fees before any aid

Students on financial aid pay $24,402/yr after grants & scholarships (saves $61,883/yr)

4 Years Total

$345,140

Typical Debt

$23,250

Interest You'd Owe

+$8,472

What You'd Really Pay

$106,080

That's about $264/month for 10 years after you graduate

You'd earn (with degree)$418,730

Without college$300,000

Total cost of degree$106,080

Pays for Itself In

8.9 yrs

Salary Boost

+40%

Ahead After 10 Years

$312,650

How We Scored This

Salary vs. Cost32.4/40

Do you earn enough to justify the price?

Payoff Speed15.4/25

How fast do you earn back what you spent?

Salary Boost5.3/20

How much more than skipping college?

Graduation Rate13.3/15

Will you actually finish?

Data from the U.S. Department of Education. Salaries are what recent grads typically earn — yours could be higher or lower.

Costs can change. These numbers don't adjust for where you live, and only cover students who used federal financial aid. Not financial advice.