Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Bachelor's degree · Boston University · Boston, MA

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—Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$54,044Median earnings 4 years after
—Median earnings 5 years after
—Median federal debt
—Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities at Boston University earn a median of $54,044. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $53,072 four years after graduating (middle half: $35,750–$73,322).

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's degree) at other Massachusetts schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge
$103,135$11,935
Bentley University
Waltham
$72,333$26,000
Regis College
Weston
$52,559$27,000
Endicott College
Beverly
$45,277$15,250
Worcester State University
Worcester
$43,996$17,500
Bay Path University
Longmeadow
$41,141$27,000
University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Lowell
$37,140$22,625
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst
$36,362$22,597
Lesley University
Cambridge
$35,658$19,167
Westfield State University
Westfield
$35,004$26,000
Framingham State University
Framingham
$31,613$20,500
Hampshire College
Amherst
$21,113$26,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities graduates from Boston University make?

The median salary is $54,044.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.