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this.style.color=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-text');\" onmouseout=\"this.style.background='transparent'; this.style.color='#FFFFFF';\">Higher pay after college<\/span><span style=\"background: transparent; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; display: block; width: 100%; min-height: 46px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #FFFFFF; border: 2px solid #00C48C; transition: all 0.3s ease; --hover-bg: #00C48C; --hover-text: white;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.background=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-bg'); this.style.color=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-text');\" onmouseout=\"this.style.background='transparent'; this.style.color='#FFFFFF';\">Close mentorship<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- At-a-Glance Metrics -->\n        <section class=\"at-a-glance\" id=\"at-a-glance\">\n            <div class=\"at-a-glance-title\">At a Glance<\/div>\n            <div class=\"at-a-glance-grid\">\n                \n            <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n                <div class=\"kpi-label\">Ranking<\/div>\n                <div class=\"kpi-value\">#115 of 1,934 (Top 5.9%)<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"kpi-chip accent\">\n                <div class=\"kpi-label\">Tuition<\/div>\n                <div class=\"kpi-value\">$71,372<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"kpi-chip accent\">\n                <div class=\"kpi-label\">Net Price<\/div>\n                <div class=\"kpi-value\">$36,503<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"kpi-chip accent\">\n                <div class=\"kpi-label\">4-Year Tuition<\/div>\n                <div class=\"kpi-value\">$285,488<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n                <div class=\"kpi-label\">Acceptance Rate<\/div>\n                <div class=\"kpi-value\">11.1%<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n                <div class=\"kpi-label\">Transfer Rate<\/div>\n                <div class=\"kpi-value\">0.0%<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n                <div class=\"kpi-label\">Student Population<\/div>\n                <div class=\"kpi-value\">18,248<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n                <div class=\"kpi-label\">Student-Faculty<\/div>\n                <div class=\"kpi-value\">10:1<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n                <div class=\"kpi-label\">Grad Rate (150% time)<\/div>\n                <div class=\"kpi-value\">89.5%<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n                <div class=\"kpi-label\">Grad Rate (8-year)<\/div>\n                <div class=\"kpi-value\">88.6%<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n                <div class=\"kpi-label\">Retention Rate<\/div>\n                <div class=\"kpi-value\">94.7%<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"kpi-chip\">\n                <div class=\"kpi-label\">4-Yr Earnings<\/div>\n                <div class=\"kpi-value\">$84,968<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        \n            <div class=\"kpi-chip accent\">\n                <div class=\"kpi-label\">ROI<\/div>\n                <div class=\"kpi-value\">Not reported<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        \n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\n        <!-- Best For Section -->\n        <div class=\"section\" id=\"best-for\">\n            <h2 class=\"section-title\">Who is Boston University Best For?<\/h2>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 18px; line-height: 1.7;\">\n                A quick look at who tends to feel most at home here based on outcomes and campus context.\n            <\/p>\n            <div class=\"best-for-grid\"><div style=\"background: transparent; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; display: block; width: 100%; min-height: 46px; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 2px solid rgb(255, 255, 255); transition: 0.3s; --hover-bg: #FFFFFF; --hover-text: #0A1C4A;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.background=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-bg'); this.style.color=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-text');\" onmouseout=\"this.style.background='transparent'; this.style.color='#FFFFFF';\">Students who thrive with close mentoring<\/div><div style=\"background: transparent; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; display: block; width: 100%; min-height: 46px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #FFFFFF; border: 2px solid #00C48C; transition: all 0.3s ease; --hover-bg: #00C48C; --hover-text: white;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.background=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-bg'); this.style.color=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-text');\" onmouseout=\"this.style.background='transparent'; this.style.color='#FFFFFF';\">Students aiming for strong salaries<\/div><div style=\"background: transparent; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; display: block; width: 100%; min-height: 46px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #FFFFFF; border: 2px solid #00C48C; transition: all 0.3s ease; --hover-bg: #00C48C; --hover-text: white;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.background=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-bg'); this.style.color=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-text');\" onmouseout=\"this.style.background='transparent'; this.style.color='#FFFFFF';\">Momentum seekers needing high retention<\/div><div style=\"background: transparent; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; display: block; width: 100%; min-height: 46px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #FFFFFF; border: 2px solid #00C48C; transition: all 0.3s ease; --hover-bg: #00C48C; --hover-text: white;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.background=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-bg'); this.style.color=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-text');\" onmouseout=\"this.style.background='transparent'; this.style.color='#FFFFFF';\">Students seeking strong career outcomes<\/div><div style=\"background: transparent; padding: 10px 14px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; text-align: center; display: block; width: 100%; min-height: 46px; box-sizing: border-box; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 2px solid rgb(0, 179, 198); transition: 0.3s; --hover-bg: #00B3C6; --hover-text: white;\" onmouseover=\"this.style.background=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-bg'); this.style.color=this.style.getPropertyValue('--hover-text');\" onmouseout=\"this.style.background='transparent'; this.style.color='#FFFFFF';\">Students valuing supportive learning environments<\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    \n\n        <!-- Sticky Navigation Tabs -->\n        <div class=\"sticky-nav\" id=\"stickyNav\">\n            <div class=\"sticky-nav-inner\">\n                <nav class=\"sticky-nav-content\" aria-label=\"Section navigation\">\n                    <a href=\"#overview\" class=\"nav-tab active\">Overview<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#best-for\" class=\"nav-tab\">Best For<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#scores\" class=\"nav-tab\">EDsmart Grades<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#financial\" class=\"nav-tab\">Cost &amp; Aid<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#career\" class=\"nav-tab\">ROI &amp; Outcomes<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#acceptance\" class=\"nav-tab\">Acceptance<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#programs\" class=\"nav-tab\">Academics<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#online\" class=\"nav-tab\">Online<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#demographics\" class=\"nav-tab\">Student Demographics<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#our-take\" class=\"nav-tab\">Our Take<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#faq\" class=\"nav-tab\">FAQ<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#similar\" class=\"nav-tab\">Similar Schools<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#nearby\" class=\"nav-tab\">Nearby Schools<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#contact-info\" class=\"nav-tab\">Contact<\/a>\n                    <a href=\"#methodologyBox\" class=\"nav-tab\">Methodology<\/a>\n                <\/nav>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- EDsmart Scores -->\n        <span id=\"chapter-facts\" class=\"eds-anchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <div class=\"section\" id=\"scores\">\n            <h2 class=\"section-title\">EDsmart Scores Summary<\/h2>\n            \n            <!-- Ranking Context Box -->\n            <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid rgba(0,196,140,0.3); margin-bottom: 30px;\">\n                <div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap;\">\n                    <div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 200px;\">\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 5px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">Overall Ranking<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--color-success);\">#115 of 1,934<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 5px;\">Top 5.9% of all institutions<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 200px;\">\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 5px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">EDsmart Score<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--color-white);\">94.1 \/ 100 (national index)<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 5px;\">Curved score (top institution = 100.0)<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 200px;\">\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 5px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">Value Rating<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--color-aqua);\">4.71 \/ 5<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 5px;\">Based on ROI and outcomes<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <div class=\"category-grades\" style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\">\n                <div class=\"category-grade-badge\" data-grade=\"A\">\n                    <div class=\"category-name\">Completion<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-grade\">A<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-rank\">#61 of 1,934<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"category-grade-badge\" data-grade=\"C-\">\n                    <div class=\"category-name\">Affordability<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-grade\">C-<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-rank\">#1,835 of 1,934<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"category-grade-badge\" data-grade=\"A\">\n                    <div class=\"category-name\">Support<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-grade\">A<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-rank\">#91 of 1,934<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"category-grade-badge\" data-grade=\"A-\">\n                    <div class=\"category-name\">Career Outcomes<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-grade\">A-<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-rank\">#161 of 1,934<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div style=\"background: rgba(0,179,198,0.1); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-aqua); margin-top: 30px;\">\n                <p style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Boston University graduates 89.5% of students within 150% of normal time (the completion rate used in EDsmart rankings), with an 8-year award rate of 88.6% and keeps 94.7% of first-year students. Affordability earns a C- compared with similar schools.<\/p>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edsmart.org\/our-rankings\/\" style=\"color: var(--color-aqua); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How we calculate this \u2192<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            \n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Cost & Financial Aid -->\n        <div class=\"section\" id=\"financial\">\n            <h2 class=\"section-title\">Cost & Financial Aid<\/h2>\n            <section class=\"quick-answers\"><h3>Quick Answers<\/h3><div class=\"data-grid\"><div class=\"data-panel\"><div class=\"data-panel__label\">What does it cost?<\/div><div class=\"data-panel__value\">Depends on income<\/div><div class=\"data-panel__body\">$16,336-$83,101 annual net price based on family income.<\/div><div class=\"data-panel__meta\"><a href=\"#financial\">Review brackets \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"data-panel\"><div class=\"data-panel__label\">What's the graduation rate?<\/div><div class=\"data-panel__value\">Highly likely<\/div><div class=\"data-panel__body\">89.5% graduate within 150% of normal time (the completion rate used in EDsmart rankings). The federal 8-year award rate is 88.6%. 81.6% complete in four years (IPEDS 100% time).<\/div><\/div><div class=\"data-panel\"><div class=\"data-panel__label\">What are job outcomes?<\/div><div class=\"data-panel__value\">Highly likely<\/div><div class=\"data-panel__body\">94.0% of alumni are employed within three years of leaving. Median earnings five years after graduation are $84,968. Pay varies by major.<\/div><div class=\"data-panel__meta\"><a href=\"#programs\">Explore majors \u2192<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n            \n            <!-- Net Price Calculator CTA -->\n            <div style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,196,140,0.15) 0%, rgba(0,179,198,0.15) 100%); padding: 30px; border-radius: 12px; border: 2px solid var(--color-aqua); margin-bottom: 40px; text-align: center;\">\n                <div style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Get Your Personalized Cost Estimate<\/div>\n                <p style=\"font-size: 15px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\">The costs shown are averages. Use Boston University's net price calculator to get an estimate based on your family's financial situation.<\/p>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/finaid\/aid-basics\/cost-of-education\/net-price-calculator\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn btn-primary\" style=\"padding: 18px 40px; font-size: 17px; display: inline-block; border-radius: 8px; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.3s ease;\">Calculate Your Net Price \u2192<\/a>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <!-- At a Glance: Total Degree Cost Summary -->\n            <div style=\"background: rgba(0,179,198,0.1); padding: 25px; border-radius: 12px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-aqua); margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n                <h3 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 15px; font-weight: 700;\">Total Degree Cost Summary<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"two-column\" style=\"margin-top: 15px;\">\n                    <div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 5px;\">4-Year Total Cost (Pay with Cash)<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 28px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-white);\">$360,424<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 5px;\">$90,106 \u00d7 4 years<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 5px;\">Average Total Cost (Pay with Financial Aid)<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 28px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-aqua);\">$152,470<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 5px;\">$36,503 \u00d7 4.2 years average<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div style=\"margin-top: 20px; padding-top: 20px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);\">\n                    <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px;\">Time to Degree<\/div>\n                    <div style=\"font-size: 16px; color: var(--color-white); line-height: 1.6;\">\n                        <strong>Average:<\/strong> 4.2 years | <strong>4-Year Rate:<\/strong> 81.6% | <strong>6-Year Rate:<\/strong> 89.5% | <strong>8-Year Rate:<\/strong> 88.6%<\/div>\n                    <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 8px; line-height: 1.5;\">\n                        Most students finish in about four to five years. Four-year completion is 81.6% and six-year completion is 89.5%.<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n                <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Annual Cost Comparison<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"two-column\">\n                    <div>\n                        <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); margin-bottom: 15px;\">\n                            <div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px;\">Pay with Cash<\/div>\n                            <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px;\">$90,106<\/div>\n                            <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.6;\">Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div>\n                        <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid rgba(0,179,198,0.3);\">\n                            <div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px;\">Pay with Financial Aid<\/div>\n                            <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px;\">$36,503<\/div>\n                            <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.6;\">Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <p style=\"margin-top: 12px; font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text);\">\n                    <strong style=\"color: var(--color-white);\">Est. annual aid gap:<\/strong>\n                    <span id=\"eds-aid-gap\">$53,603<\/span>\n                    <span style=\"display:block; font-size: 12px; margin-top: 4px;\">Cash cost of attendance minus average net price after aid.<\/span>\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <!-- Detailed Cost Breakdown -->\n            <div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n                <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Cost of Undergraduate Attendance<\/h3>\n                <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px;\">Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.<\/p>\n                <details class=\"section-collapsible\" style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02); border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);\" open>\n                    <summary style=\"padding: 18px 24px; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-white); list-style: none;\">View cost of attendance line items<\/summary>\n                <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 25px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);\">\n                    <table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\">\n                        <thead>\n                            <tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);\">\n                                <th style=\"text-align: left; padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;\">Costs to Consider<\/th>\n                                <th style=\"text-align: right; padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;\">Price<\/th>\n                            <\/tr>\n                        <\/thead>\n                        <tbody>\n                            <tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);\">\n                                <td style=\"padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px;\">Tuition and Fees<\/td>\n                                <td style=\"text-align: right; padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;\">$71,372<\/td>\n                            <\/tr>\n                            <tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);\">\n                                <td style=\"padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px;\">Books and Supplies<\/td>\n                                <td style=\"text-align: right; padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;\">$1,000<\/td>\n                            <\/tr>\n                            <tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);\">\n                                <td style=\"padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px;\">On-Campus Room and Board<\/td>\n                                <td style=\"text-align: right; padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;\">$19,970<\/td>\n                            <\/tr>\n                            <tr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05);\">\n                                <td style=\"padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px;\">On-Campus Other Expenses<\/td>\n                                <td style=\"text-align: right; padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;\">$2,085<\/td>\n                            <\/tr>\n                            <tr>\n                                <td style=\"padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px;\">Total On-Campus Cost<\/td>\n                                <td style=\"text-align: right; padding: 12px 0; color: var(--color-success); font-weight: 700; font-size: 16px;\">$90,106<\/td>\n                            <\/tr>\n                        <\/tbody>\n                    <\/table>\n                <\/div>\n                <\/details>\n                <p style=\"margin-top: 18px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.6;\">\n                    Tip: focus on the rows that match your living plan\u2014commuters can swap in off-campus estimates while residential students should budget for housing, meals, and incidental fees.\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <!-- Financial Aid Breakdown -->\n            <div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n                <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Students Receiving Aid<\/h3>\n                <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 25px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);\">\n                    <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 15px 20px; align-items: center;\">\n                        <div style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px;\">Pell Grant<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 15px;\">\n                            <div style=\"flex: 1; height: 8px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden;\">\n                                <div style=\"height: 100%; width: 21.4%; background: var(--color-tertiary-600);\"><\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; min-width: 50px; text-align: right;\">21.4%<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px;\">Federal Loan<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 15px;\">\n                            <div style=\"flex: 1; height: 8px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden;\">\n                                <div style=\"height: 100%; width: 29.8%; background: var(--color-tertiary-600);\"><\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; min-width: 50px; text-align: right;\">29.8%<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <p style=\"margin-top: 18px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.6;\">\n                Use these bars to gauge how many classmates rely on need-based dollars\u2014lower Pell or loan shares may signal a wealthier student body or generous institutional grants.\n            <\/p>\n            \n            <div style=\"background: #1F2F58; padding: 24px; border-radius: 12px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-warning); margin-top: 30px;\">\n                <p style=\"color: #F5F7FA; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\">\n                    <strong style=\"color: var(--color-warning);\">EDsmart Insight:<\/strong> About 21.4% of Boston University students receive Pell Grants \u2014 below the national average, highlighting ongoing affordability priorities.\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <!-- Net Price by Family Income -->\n            \n<div style=\"margin-top: 40px; margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n    <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 600;\">Net Price by Family Income<\/h3>\n    <p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\">\n        Average annual net price after financial aid, based on family income. Your actual cost may vary depending on your specific financial situation.\n    <\/p>\n    \n    <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 30px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);\">\n\n        <div style=\" margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n            <div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n                <div style=\"font-size: 15px; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600;\">$0 - $30,000<\/div>\n                <div style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-aqua); font-weight: 700;\">$16,336<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div style=\"width: 100%; height: 10px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\">\n                <div style=\"width: 19.7%; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-aqua) 0%, var(--color-aqua) 100%);\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px;\">\n                Average annual cost for families earning $0-$30K\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div style=\" margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n            <div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n                <div style=\"font-size: 15px; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600;\">$30,001 - $48,000<\/div>\n                <div style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-tertiary-600); font-weight: 700;\">$39,763<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div style=\"width: 100%; height: 10px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\">\n                <div style=\"width: 47.8%; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-tertiary-600) 0%, var(--color-tertiary-600) 100%);\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px;\">\n                Average annual cost for families earning $30K-$48K\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div style=\" margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n            <div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n                <div style=\"font-size: 15px; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600;\">$48,001 - $75,000<\/div>\n                <div style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-error); font-weight: 700;\">$52,880<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div style=\"width: 100%; height: 10px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\">\n                <div style=\"width: 63.6%; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-error) 0%, var(--color-error) 100%);\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px;\">\n                Average annual cost for families earning $48K-$75K\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div style=\" margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n            <div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n                <div style=\"font-size: 15px; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600;\">$75,001 - $110,000<\/div>\n                <div style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-error); font-weight: 700;\">$70,352<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div style=\"width: 100%; height: 10px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\">\n                <div style=\"width: 84.7%; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-error) 0%, var(--color-error) 100%);\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px;\">\n                Average annual cost for families earning $75K-$110K\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div style=\"\">\n            <div style=\"display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: baseline; margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n                <div style=\"font-size: 15px; color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600;\">$110,001+<\/div>\n                <div style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-error); font-weight: 700;\">$83,101<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div style=\"width: 100%; height: 10px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 5px; overflow: hidden;\">\n                <div style=\"width: 100.0%; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-error) 0%, var(--color-error) 100%);\"><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px;\">\n                Average annual cost for families earning $110K+\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n    \n    <!-- Key Insight Box -->\n    <div style=\"background: rgba(0,179,198,0.1); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-aqua); margin-top: 20px;\">\n        <p style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\n            <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">Understanding These Numbers:<\/strong> Net price varies significantly by income level. Net prices range from $16,336 to $83,101 depending on family income. Use Boston University's net price calculator for a personalized estimate.\n        <\/p>\n        <div style=\"margin-top: 15px; padding-top: 15px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);\">\n            <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px;\">Typical total cost estimates (~4.2 years):<\/div>\n            <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(140px, 1fr)); gap: 10px;\">\n\n                <div>\n                    <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text);\">$0-$30K families<\/div>\n                    <div style=\"font-size: 16px; color: var(--color-aqua); font-weight: 700;\">~$68,234<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div>\n                    <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text);\">$30K-$48K families<\/div>\n                    <div style=\"font-size: 16px; color: var(--color-tertiary-600); font-weight: 700;\">~$166,086<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div>\n                    <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text);\">$48K-$75K families<\/div>\n                    <div style=\"font-size: 16px; color: var(--color-error); font-weight: 700;\">~$220,875<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div>\n                    <div style=\"font-size: 11px; color: var(--color-gray-text);\">$75K-$110K families<\/div>\n                    <div style=\"font-size: 16px; color: var(--color-error); font-weight: 700;\">~$293,854<\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n            \n            <!-- Affordability Alert -->\n            \n            <div style=\"background: #1F2F58; padding: 25px; border-radius: 12px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-warning); margin-top: 30px;\">\n                <div style=\"display: flex; align-items: start; gap: 15px;\">\n                    <div style=\"flex: 1;\">\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 15px; color: var(--color-warning); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 10px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">AFFORDABILITY ALERT<\/div>\n                        <p style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 8px;\">\n                            <strong>If your family earns $75K-$110K:<\/strong> Expect to pay around <strong style=\"color: var(--color-warning);\">$70,352\/year<\/strong>\n                        <\/p>\n                        <p style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7;\">\n                            <strong>If your family earns $110K+:<\/strong> Expect to pay around <strong style=\"color: var(--color-warning);\">$83,101\/year<\/strong>\n                        <\/p>\n                        <a href=\"#financial\" style=\"color: var(--color-aqua); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; margin-top: 10px; display: inline-block;\">See all income brackets \u2192<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            \n            \n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- ROI & Career Outcomes -->\n        <div class=\"section\" id=\"career\">\n            <h2 class=\"section-title\">ROI & Career Outcomes<\/h2>\n            \n            <div class=\"two-column\" style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n                <div>\n                    <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 30px; border-radius: 12px; border: 2px solid rgba(0,179,198,0.3); margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">Return on Investment<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 48px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--color-success); margin-bottom: 12px;\">Not reported<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.6;\">Based on median earnings five years after graduation vs. total degree cost<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <ul class=\"info-list\">\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">Median Earnings (5 Years After Graduation)<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">$84,968<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">10-Year Median Earnings<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">$89,087<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">Average Years to Graduate<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">4.2 years<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">Average Student Debt<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">$17,500<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">Debt-to-Earnings<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">~20.6%<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">Repayment Rate (3yr)<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">82.2%<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">Employment Rate<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">94.0%<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n                <div>\n                    <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 30px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n                        <h3 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 700;\">Graduate Earnings Distribution<\/h3>\n                        <p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\">Earnings range for Boston University graduates about 10 years after enrollment (25th percentile, median, and 75th percentile). Different horizon than median earnings five years after graduation above.<\/p>\n                        <div style=\"height: 120px;\">\n                            <canvas id=\"earningsRangeChart\"><\/canvas>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div style=\"background: rgba(0,179,198,0.1); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-aqua);\">\n                        <div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n                            Graduates earn a median of $84,968 five years after graduation \u2014 roughly 38% above the national median.\n                        <\/div>\n                        <div style=\"display: flex; gap: 20px; margin-top: 15px; padding-top: 15px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);\">\n                            <div>\n                                <div style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 4px;\">Payback Period<\/div>\n                                <div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700;\">1.79 years<\/div>\n                                <div style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 11px; margin-top: 4px;\">Total Degree Cost \u00f7 Annual Earnings<\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <div class=\"chart-container\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;\">\n                <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 700;\">Boston University vs. National Average<\/h3>\n                <p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\">Comparison of key performance metrics showing how Boston University's outcomes compare to the national average across earnings, graduation rates, retention, ROI, and employment. This contextualizes Boston University's performance within the broader higher education landscape.<\/p>\n                <canvas id=\"comparisonChart\"><\/canvas>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            \n            \n            \n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Acceptance & Selectivity -->\n        <div class=\"section\" id=\"acceptance\">\n            <h2 class=\"section-title\">Acceptance &amp; Selectivity<\/h2>\n            \n            <div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n                <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Getting In<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"two-column\">\n                    <div>\n                        <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); margin-bottom: 15px;\">\n                            <div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px;\">Acceptance Rate<\/div>\n                            <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px;\">11.1%<\/div>\n                            <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text);\">Highly Selective<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div>\n                        <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border: 2px solid rgba(0,179,198,0.3);\">\n                            <div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px;\">National Average<\/div>\n                            <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px;\">69%<\/div>\n                            <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text);\">Average acceptance rate<\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <div class=\"two-column\">\n                <div>\n                    <ul class=\"info-list\">\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">SAT Evidence-Based Reading<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">690-750<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">SAT Math<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">730-780<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">SAT Writing<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">Not reported<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">ACT Composite<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">32-34<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">SAT & ACT<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">Required<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n                <div>\n                    <ul class=\"info-list\">\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">Undergraduate Enrollment<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">18,248<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">Full-Time Students<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">98.9%<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">Part-Time Students<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">1.1%<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">Retention Rate<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">94.7%<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">Grad Rate (150% time)<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">89.5%<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">Grad Rate (8-year)<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">88.6%<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">Student-Faculty Ratio<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">10:1<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <!-- How to Get In -->\n            <div style=\"background: rgba(0,179,198,0.1); padding: 30px; border-radius: 12px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-aqua); margin-top: 40px;\">\n                <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 700;\">How to Get Into Boston University<\/h3>\n                <div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8;\">\n                    <p style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\">\n                        <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">1. Meet Academic Requirements:<\/strong> \n                        Boston University requires strong academic performance. Aim for test scores within the reported ranges and maintain a competitive GPA. Most admitted students rank in the top 10% of their high school class.\n                    <\/p>\n                    <p style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\">\n                        <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">2. Build a Strong Application:<\/strong> \n                        Beyond test scores, focus on crafting compelling essays, securing strong letters of recommendation, and highlighting extracurricular activities that demonstrate leadership and commitment.\n                    <\/p>\n                    <p style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\">\n                        <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">3. Understand Selectivity:<\/strong> \n                        With an acceptance rate of 11.1%, Boston University is highly selective. Consider applying early decision if available, as early applicants often have higher acceptance rates.\n                    <\/p>\n                    <p style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">\n                        <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">4. Financial Planning:<\/strong> \n                        Review the net price calculator and financial aid options early. Many students receive significant aid, making the actual cost lower than the sticker price.\n                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div style=\"margin-top: 20px; padding-top: 20px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);\">\n                    <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6; margin: 0;\">\n                        <strong>Tip:<\/strong> Contact the admissions office directly for the most current application requirements, deadlines, and any special programs (like early decision or early action) that might improve your chances.\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            \n            \n            <div style=\"background: #1F2F58; padding: 24px; border-radius: 12px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-aqua); margin-top: 30px;\">\n                <p style=\"color: #F5F7FA; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0;\">\n                    <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">EDsmart Insight:<\/strong> Boston University's 11.1% acceptance rate makes it highly selective. Strong test scores, GPA, and a well-rounded application are essential. Early application can improve your chances. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 1420 and 1530 on the SAT.\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Academic Programs -->\n        <div class=\"section\" id=\"programs\">\n            <h2 class=\"section-title\">Academic Programs<\/h2>\n            <div class=\"chart-container\">\n                <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 700;\">Undergraduate Program Distribution<\/h3>\n                <p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\">Breakdown of the most popular majors and fields of study among Boston University undergraduates. Business Administration, Management and Operations, Communication and Media Studies, and Economics draw the most students.<\/p>\n                <canvas id=\"programsChart\"><\/canvas>\n            <\/div>\n            <ul class=\"info-list\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;\">\n                <li>\n                    <span class=\"info-label\">Business Administration, Management and Operations<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"info-value\">14.3%<\/span>\n                <\/li>\n                <li>\n                    <span class=\"info-label\">Communication and Media Studies<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"info-value\">8.9%<\/span>\n                <\/li>\n                <li>\n                    <span class=\"info-label\">Economics<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"info-value\">6.2%<\/span>\n                <\/li>\n                <li>\n                    <span class=\"info-label\">Psychology, General<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"info-value\">5.5%<\/span>\n                <\/li>\n                <li>\n                    <span class=\"info-label\">Computer Science<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"info-value\">4.8%<\/span>\n                <\/li>\n                <li>\n                    <span class=\"info-label\">International Relations and National Security Stud<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"info-value\">4.6%<\/span>\n                <\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n            <details class=\"section-collapsible\" style=\"margin-top: 16px;\">\n                <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-link); list-style: none;\">See more majors<\/summary>\n                <ul class=\"info-list\" style=\"margin-top: 12px;\">\n                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"info-label\">Radio, Television, and Digital Communication<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"info-value\">4.1%<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                    <li>\n                        <span class=\"info-label\">Health Services\/Allied Health\/Health Sciences, Gen<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"info-value\">3.8%<\/span>\n                    <\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n            <\/details>\n\n            \n            <!-- Highest Earning Degrees -->\n            \n            \n            <!-- Highest Earning Degrees Section -->\n            <div style=\"margin-top: 50px;\">\n                <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 700;\">Highest Earning Programs<\/h3>\n                <p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.6;\">\n                    Median earnings five years after graduation for each program. These figures help illustrate ROI by field of study and degree level.\n                <\/p>\n\n                <div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n                    <h4 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: var(--color-aqua); margin-bottom: 15px; font-weight: 600;\">Undergraduate Programs (Bachelor's Degrees)<\/h4>\n                    \n                    <!-- Undergraduate Earnings Chart -->\n                    <div class=\"chart-container\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n                        <canvas id=\"undergradEarningsChart\"><\/canvas>\n                    <\/div>\n                    \n                    <ul class=\"info-list\">\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">1. Computer Engineering<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">$138,076<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">2. Computer Science<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">$137,182<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">3. Multi\/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">$116,242<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n                    <details class=\"section-collapsible\" style=\"margin-top: 16px;\">\n                        <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-link); list-style: none;\">Show additional high-earning majors<\/summary>\n                        <ul class=\"info-list\" style=\"margin-top: 12px;\">\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">4. Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">$112,437<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">5. Business Administration, Management and Operations<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">$102,943<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">6. Biomedical\/Medical Engineering<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">$98,562<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">7. Mechanical Engineering<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">$94,926<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">8. Economics<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">$88,959<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">9. Communication and Media Studies<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">$84,361<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">10. Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">$79,591<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                        <\/ul>\n                    <\/details>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\">\n                    <h4 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: var(--color-aqua); margin-bottom: 15px; font-weight: 600;\">Graduate Programs (Master's, Doctoral, Professional)<\/h4>\n                    \n                    <!-- Graduate Earnings Chart -->\n                    <div class=\"chart-container\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n                        <canvas id=\"gradEarningsChart\"><\/canvas>\n                    <\/div>\n                    \n                    <ul class=\"info-list\">\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">1. Computer Engineering (Master's Degree)<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">$182,771<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">2. Computer Science (Master's Degree)<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">$177,092<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                        <li>\n                            <span class=\"info-label\">3. Dentistry (First Professional Degree)<\/span>\n                            <span class=\"info-value\">$162,482<\/span>\n                        <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n                    <details class=\"section-collapsible\" style=\"margin-top: 16px;\">\n                        <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-link); list-style: none;\">Show additional graduate majors<\/summary>\n                        <ul class=\"info-list\" style=\"margin-top: 12px;\">\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">4. Law (First Professional Degree)<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">$155,312<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">5. Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degree)<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">$147,297<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">6. Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies (Master's Degree)<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">$139,643<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">7. Information Science\/Studies (Master's Degree)<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">$137,506<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">8. Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (Master's Degree)<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">$137,068<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">9. Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Master's Degree)<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">$132,173<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">10. Insurance (Master's Degree)<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">$129,588<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                        <\/ul>\n                    <\/details>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <!-- Key Insight -->\n                <div style=\"background: rgba(0,179,198,0.1); padding: 20px; border-radius: 8px; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-aqua); margin-top: 20px;\">\n                    <p style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7;\">\n                        <strong style=\"color: var(--color-aqua);\">Program Choice Matters:<\/strong> Undergraduate: Computer Engineering grads earn $138,076\u201473% more than Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other ($79,591). Graduate: Computer Engineering programs lead with $182,771 median earnings. Your program and degree level choice significantly impact career earnings.\n                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n\n\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Online Degrees & Distance Learning -->\n                <div class=\"section\" id=\"online\">\n            <h2 class=\"section-title\">Online Degrees &amp; Distance Learning<\/h2>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n                U.S. Department of Education data reports fully online programs for Boston University. Below are the most popular options based on the number of recent graduates, followed by a quick look at the breadth of online offerings by degree level.\n                <br><span style=\"font-size: 12px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/collegescorecard.ed.gov\/data\/\" style=\"color: var(--color-link);\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source: U.S. Department of Education<\/a><\/span>\n            <\/p>\n            <div style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 12px; padding: 24px; margin: 16px 0;\">\n                <h3 style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 14px;\">Most Popular Online Degrees<\/h3>\n                <ul style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-left: 22px; margin-bottom: 0; list-style: disc;\">\n                    <li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><strong style=\"color: var(--color-white);\">Business Administration, Management and Operations<\/strong> (Bachelor's Degree, 672 graduates)<\/li>\n                    <li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><strong style=\"color: var(--color-white);\">Economics<\/strong> (Bachelor's Degree, 307 graduates)<\/li>\n                    <li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><strong style=\"color: var(--color-white);\">Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication<\/strong> (Bachelor's Degree, 297 graduates)<\/li>\n                    <li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><strong style=\"color: var(--color-white);\">Law<\/strong> (First Professional Degree, 245 graduates)<\/li>\n                    <li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"><strong style=\"color: var(--color-white);\">Radio, Television, and Digital Communication<\/strong> (Bachelor's Degree, 195 graduates)<\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n            <div style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 12px; padding: 24px; display: grid; gap: 18px;\">\n                <div>\n                    <h3 style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 6px;\">What This School Offers Online, at a Glance<\/h3>\n                    <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">U.S. Department of Education data flags the following online degree and certificate programs for this institution. Expand each credential level to view the complete list of available subjects.<\/p>\n                    <details style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 12px; padding: 0; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n                        <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; color: var(--color-white); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; padding: 16px 20px; list-style: none; position: relative;\">Online Bachelor's Degrees (77 programs)<span style=\"float: right; font-size: 18px; transition: transform 0.3s;\">\u25bc<\/span><\/summary>\n                        <div style=\"padding: 0 20px 16px 20px;\">\n                            <ul style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-left: 20px;\">\n                                <li>Business Administration, Management and Operations<\/li>\n                                <li>Economics<\/li>\n                                <li>Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication<\/li>\n                                <li>Radio, Television, and Digital Communication<\/li>\n                                <li>International Relations and National Security Studies<\/li>\n                                <li>Political Science and Government<\/li>\n                                <li>Health Services\/Allied Health\/Health Sciences, General<\/li>\n                                <li>Biology, General<\/li>\n                                <li>Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology<\/li>\n                                <li>Biomedical\/Medical Engineering<\/li>\n                                <li>Mathematics<\/li>\n                                <li>Mechanical Engineering<\/li>\n                                <li>Neurobiology and Neurosciences<\/li>\n                                <li>Computer Engineering<\/li>\n                                <li>Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences<\/li>\n                                <li>Journalism<\/li>\n                                <li>Hospitality Administration\/Management<\/li>\n                                <li>Mathematical Economics<\/li>\n                                <li>Philosophy<\/li>\n                                <li>Communication and Media Studies<\/li>\n                                <li>English Language and Literature, General<\/li>\n                                <li>Drama\/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft<\/li>\n                                <li>Sociology<\/li>\n                                <li>Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering<\/li>\n                                <li>Fine and Studio Arts<\/li>\n                                <li>Physics<\/li>\n                                <li>Music<\/li>\n                                <li>History<\/li>\n                                <li>Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology<\/li>\n                                <li>Design and Applied Arts<\/li>\n                                <li>Chemistry<\/li>\n                                <li>Social Sciences, Other<\/li>\n                                <li>Natural Resources Conservation and Research<\/li>\n                                <li>Applied Mathematics<\/li>\n                                <li>Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions<\/li>\n                                <li>Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other<\/li>\n                                <li>Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services<\/li>\n                                <li>Nutrition Sciences<\/li>\n                                <li>Anthropology<\/li>\n                                <li>Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods<\/li>\n                                <li>Health\/Medical Preparatory Programs<\/li>\n                                <li>Astronomy and Astrophysics<\/li>\n                                <li>Architectural History, Criticism, and Conservation<\/li>\n                                <li>Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas<\/li>\n                                <li>Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics<\/li>\n                                <li>Communication Disorders Sciences and Services<\/li>\n                                <li>East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics<\/li>\n                                <li>Area Studies<\/li>\n                                <li>Classical and Ancient Studies<\/li>\n                                <li>Special Education and Teaching<\/li>\n                                <li>Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education<\/li>\n                                <li>Archeology<\/li>\n                                <li>Computer and Information Sciences, General<\/li>\n                                <li>Religion\/Religious Studies<\/li>\n                                <li>Engineering Physics<\/li>\n                                <li>Clinical\/Medical Laboratory Science\/Research and Allied Professions<\/li>\n                                <li>Criminal Justice and Corrections<\/li>\n                                <li>Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics<\/li>\n                                <li>Physical Sciences, General<\/li>\n                                <li>Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics<\/li>\n                                <li>Film\/Video and Photographic Arts<\/li>\n                                <li>Education, General<\/li>\n                                <li>Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology<\/li>\n                                <li>Visual and Performing Arts, General<\/li>\n                                <li>Urban Studies\/Affairs<\/li>\n                                <li>Social Work<\/li>\n                                <li>Middle\/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics<\/li>\n                                <li>Geological and Earth Sciences\/Geosciences<\/li>\n                                <li>Geography and Cartography<\/li>\n                                <li>Engineering, General<\/li>\n                                <li>Education, Other<\/li>\n                                <li>Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics<\/li>\n                                <li>Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions<\/li>\n                                <li>Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities<\/li>\n                                <li>Geoarcheaology<\/li>\n                                <li>Economics and Computer Science<\/li>\n                                <li>Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other<\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/details>\n                    <details style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 12px; padding: 0; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n                        <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; color: var(--color-white); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; padding: 16px 20px; list-style: none; position: relative;\">Online Master's Degrees (90 programs)<span style=\"float: right; font-size: 18px; transition: transform 0.3s;\">\u25bc<\/span><\/summary>\n                        <div style=\"padding: 0 20px 16px 20px;\">\n                            <ul style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-left: 20px;\">\n                                <li>Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other<\/li>\n                                <li>Economics<\/li>\n                                <li>Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology<\/li>\n                                <li>Applied Mathematics<\/li>\n                                <li>Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering<\/li>\n                                <li>Radio, Television, and Digital Communication<\/li>\n                                <li>Biomedical\/Medical Engineering<\/li>\n                                <li>Theological and Ministerial Studies<\/li>\n                                <li>Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other<\/li>\n                                <li>Communication and Media Studies<\/li>\n                                <li>Statistics<\/li>\n                                <li>Mechanical Engineering<\/li>\n                                <li>Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management<\/li>\n                                <li>Hospitality Administration\/Management<\/li>\n                                <li>International Relations and National Security Studies<\/li>\n                                <li>Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology<\/li>\n                                <li>Communication Disorders Sciences and Services<\/li>\n                                <li>Journalism<\/li>\n                                <li>Biology, General<\/li>\n                                <li>Health\/Medical Preparatory Programs<\/li>\n                                <li>Materials Engineering<\/li>\n                                <li>Psychology, General<\/li>\n                                <li>Nutrition Sciences<\/li>\n                                <li>Student Counseling and Personnel Services<\/li>\n                                <li>Fine and Studio Arts<\/li>\n                                <li>Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services<\/li>\n                                <li>Design and Applied Arts<\/li>\n                                <li>Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods<\/li>\n                                <li>Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other<\/li>\n                                <li>Advanced\/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences<\/li>\n                                <li>English Language and Literature, General<\/li>\n                                <li>Drama\/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft<\/li>\n                                <li>Computer and Information Sciences, General<\/li>\n                                <li>Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering<\/li>\n                                <li>Systems Science and Theory<\/li>\n                                <li>Biotechnology<\/li>\n                                <li>Systems Engineering<\/li>\n                                <li>Rhetoric and Composition\/Writing Studies<\/li>\n                                <li>Manufacturing Engineering<\/li>\n                                <li>Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services<\/li>\n                                <li>City\/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning<\/li>\n                                <li>Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language<\/li>\n                                <li>Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences<\/li>\n                                <li>Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions<\/li>\n                                <li>Anthropology<\/li>\n                                <li>Cell\/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences<\/li>\n                                <li>Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions<\/li>\n                                <li>Urban Studies\/Affairs<\/li>\n                                <li>Political Science and Government<\/li>\n                                <li>Security Science and Technology<\/li>\n                                <li>History<\/li>\n                                <li>Chemistry<\/li>\n                                <li>Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities<\/li>\n                                <li>Area Studies<\/li>\n                                <li>Public Policy Analysis<\/li>\n                                <li>Physics<\/li>\n                                <li>Computer\/Information Technology Administration and Management<\/li>\n                                <li>Classical and Ancient Studies<\/li>\n                                <li>Historic Preservation and Conservation<\/li>\n                                <li>Astronomy and Astrophysics<\/li>\n                                <li>Archeology<\/li>\n                                <li>Religion\/Religious Studies<\/li>\n                                <li>Mathematics<\/li>\n                                <li>Geological and Earth Sciences\/Geosciences<\/li>\n                                <li>Religious Music and Worship<\/li>\n                                <li>Computer Engineering<\/li>\n                                <li>Sociology<\/li>\n                                <li>Neurobiology and Neurosciences<\/li>\n                                <li>Microbiological Sciences and Immunology<\/li>\n                                <li>Medical Clinical Sciences\/Graduate Medical Studies<\/li>\n                                <li>Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology<\/li>\n                                <li>Social Sciences, General<\/li>\n                                <li>Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics<\/li>\n                                <li>Research and Experimental Psychology<\/li>\n                                <li>Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions<\/li>\n                                <li>Public Administration<\/li>\n                                <li>Philosophy<\/li>\n                                <li>Multi\/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other<\/li>\n                                <li>Human Resources Management and Services<\/li>\n                                <li>Geography and Cartography<\/li>\n                                <li>Film\/Video and Photographic Arts<\/li>\n                                <li>Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies<\/li>\n                                <li>English Language and Literature\/Letters, Other<\/li>\n                                <li>Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research<\/li>\n                                <li>Education, General<\/li>\n                                <li>Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications<\/li>\n                                <li>Bible\/Biblical Studies<\/li>\n                                <li>Engineering, General<\/li>\n                                <li>Data Science<\/li>\n                                <li>Data Analytics<\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/details>\n                    <details style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 12px; padding: 0; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n                        <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; color: var(--color-white); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; padding: 16px 20px; list-style: none; position: relative;\">Online Doctoral Degrees (63 programs)<span style=\"float: right; font-size: 18px; transition: transform 0.3s;\">\u25bc<\/span><\/summary>\n                        <div style=\"padding: 0 20px 16px 20px;\">\n                            <ul style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-left: 20px;\">\n                                <li>Cell\/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences<\/li>\n                                <li>Biomedical\/Medical Engineering<\/li>\n                                <li>Music<\/li>\n                                <li>Economics<\/li>\n                                <li>Mechanical Engineering<\/li>\n                                <li>Educational Administration and Supervision<\/li>\n                                <li>Computer Science<\/li>\n                                <li>Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology<\/li>\n                                <li>Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering<\/li>\n                                <li>Geological and Earth Sciences\/Geosciences<\/li>\n                                <li>Chemistry<\/li>\n                                <li>Biology, General<\/li>\n                                <li>Physics<\/li>\n                                <li>Psychology, General<\/li>\n                                <li>Systems Engineering<\/li>\n                                <li>Computer Engineering<\/li>\n                                <li>Pharmacology and Toxicology<\/li>\n                                <li>Materials Engineering<\/li>\n                                <li>Area Studies<\/li>\n                                <li>Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other<\/li>\n                                <li>Statistics<\/li>\n                                <li>Philosophy<\/li>\n                                <li>Mathematics<\/li>\n                                <li>Anthropology<\/li>\n                                <li>Advanced\/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences<\/li>\n                                <li>Sociology<\/li>\n                                <li>Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics<\/li>\n                                <li>Political Science and Government<\/li>\n                                <li>Neurobiology and Neurosciences<\/li>\n                                <li>Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology<\/li>\n                                <li>Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other<\/li>\n                                <li>Astronomy and Astrophysics<\/li>\n                                <li>Social Work<\/li>\n                                <li>Religion\/Religious Studies<\/li>\n                                <li>Public Health<\/li>\n                                <li>History<\/li>\n                                <li>English Language and Literature, General<\/li>\n                                <li>Health and Medical Administrative Services<\/li>\n                                <li>Fine and Studio Arts<\/li>\n                                <li>Curriculum and Instruction<\/li>\n                                <li>Archeology<\/li>\n                                <li>Education, General<\/li>\n                                <li>Communication Disorders Sciences and Services<\/li>\n                                <li>Classical and Ancient Studies<\/li>\n                                <li>Student Counseling and Personnel Services<\/li>\n                                <li>Radio, Television, and Digital Communication<\/li>\n                                <li>Microbiological Sciences and Immunology<\/li>\n                                <li>Medical Clinical Sciences\/Graduate Medical Studies<\/li>\n                                <li>English Language and Literature\/Letters, Other<\/li>\n                                <li>Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology<\/li>\n                                <li>Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology<\/li>\n                                <li>Applied Mathematics<\/li>\n                                <li>Special Education and Teaching<\/li>\n                                <li>Social Sciences, General<\/li>\n                                <li>Research and Experimental Psychology<\/li>\n                                <li>Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences<\/li>\n                                <li>Nutrition Sciences<\/li>\n                                <li>Multi\/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other<\/li>\n                                <li>Molecular Medicine<\/li>\n                                <li>Geography and Cartography<\/li>\n                                <li>Genetics<\/li>\n                                <li>Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services<\/li>\n         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font-size: 18px; transition: transform 0.3s;\">\u25bc<\/span><\/summary>\n                        <div style=\"padding: 0 20px 16px 20px;\">\n                            <ul style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; margin-left: 20px;\">\n                                <li>Law<\/li>\n                                <li>Dentistry<\/li>\n                                <li>Medicine<\/li>\n                                <li>Theological and Ministerial Studies<\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/details>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Student Demographics -->\n        <div class=\"section\" id=\"demographics\">\n            <h2 class=\"section-title\">Student Demographics<\/h2>\n            \n            <div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n                <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 600;\">Student Population<\/h3>\n                <div class=\"two-column\">\n                    <div>\n                        <ul class=\"info-list\">\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">Total Undergraduate Enrollment<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">18,248<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">Full-Time Students<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">98.9%<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">Part-Time Students<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">1.1%<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">Male Students<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">41.9%<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">Female Students<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">58.1%<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                        <\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div>\n                        <ul class=\"info-list\">\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">Caucasian<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">32.2%<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">Asian<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">20.5%<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">Hispanic<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">11.5%<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">Black<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">5.9%<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                                <span class=\"info-label\">Pell Grant Recipients<\/span>\n                                <span class=\"info-value\">21.4%<\/span>\n                            <\/li>\n                        <\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <div class=\"two-column\" style=\"margin-top: 40px;\">\n                <div>\n                    <div class=\"chart-container\">\n                        <h3 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 700;\">Racial & Ethnic Diversity<\/h3>\n                        <p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\">Undergraduate student body composition by racial and ethnic background. This reflects Boston University's commitment to diversity and inclusion in admissions.<\/p>\n                        <canvas id=\"ethnicityChart\"><\/canvas>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n                <div>\n                    <div class=\"chart-container\">\n                        <h3 style=\"font-size: 18px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px; font-weight: 700;\">Gender Distribution<\/h3>\n                        <p style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.5;\">Gender breakdown of Boston University's undergraduate population. The university maintains a roughly balanced gender distribution across its student body.<\/p>\n                        <canvas id=\"genderChart\"><\/canvas>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n\n            \n            <div class=\"insight-box\" style=\"margin-top: 40px;\">\n                <h3 style=\"color: var(--color-aqua); font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 15px; font-weight: 700;\">\n                    Graduation Rate Equity Analysis\n                <\/h3>\n                <p class=\"intro\" style=\"font-style: italic; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n                    How well does Boston University support students from different economic backgrounds?\n                <\/p>\n                \n                <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n                    <div style=\"background: rgba(0,196,140,0.1); padding: 20px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid var(--color-success);\">\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px; text-transform: uppercase;\">Pell Grant Recipients<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-success);\">93.9%<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px;\">6-year graduation rate<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div style=\"background: rgba(0,179,198,0.1); padding: 20px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid var(--color-aqua);\">\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px; text-transform: uppercase;\">Non-Pell Students<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 32px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-aqua);\">88.3%<\/div>\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 12px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-top: 4px;\">6-year graduation rate<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div style=\"background: rgba(245,183,61,0.1); 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Ranked #115 overall, the institution balances personalized attention against higher costs than public alternatives.<\/p>\n                <p>The $36,503 annual net price is significantly higher than public universities, offset somewhat by $84,968 median earnings. With 89.5% graduating within 150% of normal time and 94.7% returning for sophomore year, outcomes reflect the personalized support typical of smaller private institutions.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            \n            <!-- Private University Trade-offs -->\n            <div class=\"insight-box\" style=\"margin-top: 40px;\">\n                <h3 style=\"color: var(--color-aqua); font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 15px; font-weight: 700;\">Private University Value: Boston University's Positioning<\/h3>\n                <p class=\"intro\" style=\"font-style: italic; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 15px;\">\n                    With an A grade and #115 ranking, Boston University competes in the crowded regional private university market.\n                <\/p>\n                <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n                    <strong>The Private University Premium:<\/strong> At $36,503 annually, Boston University charges more than public alternatives but typically offers smaller classes, more personalized advising, and tighter-knit campus communities. The 94.7% retention rate suggests students value this environment.\n                <\/p>\n                <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n                    <strong>Who Benefits Most:<\/strong> Students who thrive in smaller, more intimate academic settings. Those seeking specific programs or values-based education aligned with the institution's mission. Students who receive merit scholarships that bring costs below $25,552 achieve particularly strong value.\n                <\/p>\n                <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 12px;\">\n                    <strong>Cost-Benefit Reality:<\/strong> The 0.0% ROI and $84,968 median earnings don't always justify the premium over public universities. Students paying full price should compare whether the personalized experience warrants $26,503+ in additional annual costs over state flagships.\n                <\/p>\n                <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.8;\">\n                    <strong>Competitive Standing:<\/strong> Boston University ranks #115 of 1934 institutions, with 0 schools achieving higher ROI. For students offered substantial merit aid or seeking specific programs unavailable at public universities, the value proposition strengthens significantly.\n                <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <div style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 16px; padding: 24px; margin-top: 40px;\">\n                <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 16px; font-weight: 700;\">Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n                <ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; color: var(--color-gray-text); line-height: 1.7; font-size: 14px; display: grid; gap: 10px;\">\n                    <li>89.5% graduation rate sits 27.0 points above the national 62.5% benchmark.<\/li><li>94.7% first-year retention is 17.9 points above the national norm of 76.8%.<\/li><li>Median earnings of $84,968 run about 38% higher than national outcomes five years after graduation.<\/li><li>Average net price of $36,503 is roughly $16,596 higher than the national median of $19,908.<\/li><li>94.0% employment rate within three years is 25.8 points above the national 68.2%.<\/li>\n                <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n    \n            <div style=\"background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: 16px; padding: 28px; margin: 40px 0;\">\n                <h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 16px; font-weight: 700;\">Helpfulness for Students<\/h3>\n                <div style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap: 20px;\">\n                    <div style=\"background: rgba(0,196,140,0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(0,196,140,0.35); border-radius: 12px; padding: 18px;\">\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-success); font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Green Flags<\/div>\n                        <ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; color: var(--color-white); line-height: 1.7; font-size: 14px;\">\n                            <li>10:1 student-faculty ratio keeps mentorship close and courses discussion-sized.<\/li><li>94.7% first-year retention shows students stay engaged after the first year.<\/li><li>94.0% employment rate within three years sits 25.8 points above national outcomes.<\/li>\n                        <\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div style=\"background: rgba(232,91,91,0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(232,91,91,0.35); border-radius: 12px; padding: 18px;\">\n                        <div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-error); font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Red Flags<\/div>\n                        <ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 18px; color: var(--color-white); line-height: 1.7; font-size: 14px;\">\n                            <li>Average net price of $36,503 is about $16,596 higher than comparable schools, so scholarship planning is key.<\/li><li>Pell participation at 21.4% trails the national share by 17.2 points, so equity work remains important.<\/li><li>Compare aid offers from nearby public universities to weigh the premium for smaller classes.<\/li>\n                        <\/ul>\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n    \n            \n            <details class=\"expert-analysis\" style=\"background: #1F2F58; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-warning); border-radius: 12px; padding: 25px; margin-top: 30px;\">\n                <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 0; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-warning); font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\">EDsmart Expert Analysis<\/summary>\n                <div style=\"color: #F5F7FA; line-height: 1.7; font-size: 15px;\">\n                    <p style=\"margin: 18px 0 12px 0;\">Located in Boston, MA, Boston University operates as a private nonprofit university and receives an A from EDsmart. It is currently ranked #115 overall Category results include Completion (A), Support (A), Career Outcomes (A-), and Affordability (C-).<\/p>\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">Grades are assigned relative to EDsmart's national bachelor's cohort using standardized outcomes (2026 methodology); they reflect how a school compares to peers, not a fixed percentage of a raw point total.<\/p>\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">94.7% of learners come back after year one while 89.5% graduate within 150% of normal time (88.6% within eight years). Review the cost and aid tables for a full picture of value.<\/p>\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Why it matters: this snapshot shows how likely you are to stay on track academically and whether the outcomes justify the price tag. Letter grades summarize cohort-relative performance\u2014not a single exam-style score.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/details>\n            <details class=\"expert-analysis\" style=\"background: #1F2F58; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-warning); border-radius: 12px; padding: 25px; margin-top: 30px;\">\n                <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 0; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-warning); font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\">EDsmart Financial Snapshot<\/summary>\n                <div style=\"color: #F5F7FA; line-height: 1.7; font-size: 15px;\">\n                    <p style=\"margin: 18px 0 12px 0;\">Families pay about $36,503 on average after aid, compared with a published cost near $90,106.<\/p>\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">Institutional and federal aid lower costs by roughly $53,603 per year.<\/p>\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">Graduates leave with a median of $17,500 in federal loans, which lines up with national norms.<\/p>\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">About 21.4% of students receive Pell Grants, giving a snapshot of the campus income mix.<\/p>\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Why it matters: lining up sticker price, aid, and typical debt helps you stress-test the budget before you commit.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/details>\n            <details class=\"expert-analysis\" style=\"background: #1F2F58; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-warning); border-radius: 12px; padding: 25px; margin-top: 30px;\">\n                <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 0; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-warning); font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\">EDsmart Career Snapshot<\/summary>\n                <div style=\"color: #F5F7FA; line-height: 1.7; font-size: 15px;\">\n                    <p style=\"margin: 18px 0 12px 0;\">Five years after graduation, alumni earn roughly $84,968 at the median. That sits about 38% above the national median.<\/p>\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">Roughly 94.0% of graduates are employed three years out.<\/p>\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">Use the ROI table above to estimate how long it may take to recoup your degree costs.<\/p>\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Why it matters: pairing median earnings with employment rates gives you a sense of payback time after graduation.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/details>\n            <details class=\"expert-analysis\" style=\"background: #1F2F58; border-left: 4px solid var(--color-warning); border-radius: 12px; padding: 25px; margin-top: 30px;\">\n                <summary style=\"cursor: pointer; padding: 0; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-warning); font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px;\">EDsmart Admissions Snapshot<\/summary>\n                <div style=\"color: #F5F7FA; line-height: 1.7; font-size: 15px;\">\n                    <p style=\"margin: 18px 0 12px 0;\">11.1% of applicants receive offers, so preparation and fit matter.<\/p>\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">The admissions team encourages students to highlight academic strengths through transcripts, essays, and recommendations.<\/p>\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0 0 12px 0;\">Prospective students can apply early for priority review and lean on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/admissions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boston University admissions site<\/a> for deadlines, visit options, and counselor contacts.<\/p>\n                    <p style=\"margin: 0;\">Why it matters: knowing the admit rate and application expectations lets you map out testing, essays, and deadlines with less stress.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/details>\n            <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); padding: 25px; border-radius: 12px; border: 2px solid rgba(0,196,140,0.3); margin-top: 30px; text-align: center;\">\n                <div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: var(--color-gray-text); margin-bottom: 8px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px;\">EDsmart Verdict<\/div>\n                <div style=\"font-size: 36px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--color-success); margin-bottom: 8px;\">4.71 \/ 5<\/div>\n                <div style=\"font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-gray-text);\">Value Rating - Based on affordability and career outcomes<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div style=\"background: var(--color-primary); border: 2px solid var(--color-aqua); border-radius: 16px; padding: 30px; margin: 40px 0;\"><h3 style=\"font-size: 20px; color: var(--color-aqua); margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 700; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\">Your Decision Toolkit<\/h3><div style=\"display: grid; gap: 15px;\"><div style=\"display: flex; align-items: start; gap: 15px; padding: 15px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border-radius: 8px; cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"this.querySelector('input').checked = !this.querySelector('input').checked\"><input type=\"checkbox\" style=\"margin-top: 4px; width: 18px; height: 18px; cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"event.stopPropagation()\"><div style=\"flex: 1;\"><div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 4px;\">Run the Net Price Calculator<\/div><div style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 13px;\">Get your personalized cost estimate<\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"display: flex; align-items: start; gap: 15px; padding: 15px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border-radius: 8px; cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"this.querySelector('input').checked = !this.querySelector('input').checked\"><input type=\"checkbox\" style=\"margin-top: 4px; width: 18px; height: 18px; cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"event.stopPropagation()\"><div style=\"flex: 1;\"><div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 4px;\">Compare with similar schools<\/div><div style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 13px;\">See how Boston University stacks up to alternatives<\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"display: flex; align-items: start; gap: 15px; padding: 15px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border-radius: 8px; cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"this.querySelector('input').checked = !this.querySelector('input').checked\"><input type=\"checkbox\" style=\"margin-top: 4px; width: 18px; height: 18px; cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"event.stopPropagation()\"><div style=\"flex: 1;\"><div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 4px;\">Check your major's earnings<\/div><div style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 13px;\">See ROI for your specific field of study<\/div><\/div><\/div><div style=\"display: flex; align-items: start; gap: 15px; padding: 15px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border-radius: 8px; cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"this.querySelector('input').checked = !this.querySelector('input').checked\"><input type=\"checkbox\" style=\"margin-top: 4px; width: 18px; height: 18px; cursor: pointer;\" onclick=\"event.stopPropagation()\"><div style=\"flex: 1;\"><div style=\"color: var(--color-white); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 4px;\">Visit the campus<\/div><div style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 13px;\">Schedule a campus tour or virtual visit<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/\" class=\"btn btn-secondary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"margin-top: 20px; display: inline-block; width: 100%; text-align: center;\">Visit Boston University Website \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n\n                <span id=\"chapter-cite\" class=\"eds-anchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span>\n        <div class=\"section eds-school-cite\" id=\"cite-profile\">\n            <h2 class=\"section-title\">Cite this profile<\/h2>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px;\">Add your access date when you publish.<\/p>\n            <p><strong>APA (7th):<\/strong> EDsmart. (2026). <em>Boston University: Tuition, Outcomes &amp; Rankings<\/em>. https:\/\/www.edsmart.org\/schools\/boston-university\/<\/p>\n            <p><strong>MLA (9th):<\/strong> \u201cBoston University: Tuition, Outcomes &amp; Rankings.\u201d <em>EDsmart<\/em>, 2026, www.edsmart.org\/schools\/boston-university\/.<\/p>\n            <p><strong>Chicago:<\/strong> EDsmart. \u201cBoston University: Tuition, Outcomes &amp; Rankings.\u201d https:\/\/www.edsmart.org\/schools\/boston-university\/.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- Similar & Nearby Schools -->\n        <div class=\"section\" id=\"similar\">\n            <h2 class=\"section-title\" style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">Similar Schools<\/h2>\n            <p style=\"color: var(--color-gray-text); font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 30px;\">Institutions with similar academic profiles, selectivity, and outcomes<\/p>\n            \n            <div style=\"margin-bottom: 40px;\">\n            <div class=\"quick-facts\" id=\"similar-schools-grid\" style=\"grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);\">\n                <div class=\"carousel-wrapper\" data-carousel=\"similar\" style=\"grid-column: 1 \/ -1; 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Use the net price calculator on this page for a personalized estimate.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"school-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"school-faq-q\">What is Boston University's ranking?<\/h3><p class=\"school-faq-a\">Boston University ranks #115 overall in EDsmart's 2026 college rankings with an overall grade of A, based on completion, affordability, support, and career outcomes.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"school-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"school-faq-q\">What is Boston University's graduation rate?<\/h3><p class=\"school-faq-a\">At Boston University, the graduation rate within 150% of normal time is 89.5% (the rate used in EDsmart rankings), the federal 8-year award rate is 88.6%, and first-year retention is 94.7%.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"school-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"school-faq-q\">What are Boston University's job outcomes?<\/h3><p class=\"school-faq-a\">Graduates of Boston University report median earnings of $84,968 five years after graduation, according to U.S. Department of Education outcome data. Outcomes vary by major.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"school-faq-item\"><h3 class=\"school-faq-q\">What is Boston University's student population?<\/h3><p class=\"school-faq-a\">Boston University enrolls about 18,248 undergraduate students, per U.S. Department of Education enrollment data.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">\n{\n  \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n  \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n  \"mainEntity\": [\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"What is Boston University's acceptance rate?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"Boston University's acceptance rate is 11.1%, based on U.S. Department of Education admissions data.\"\n      }\n    },\n    {\n      \"@type\": \"Question\",\n      \"name\": \"How much does Boston University cost?\",\n      \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n        \"text\": \"At Boston University, listed tuition and fees are $71,372 per year, and the average net price after aid is $36,503. 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