Where Terriers Go
350,000+ BU alumni are out there running companies, creating art, curing diseases, and shaping the world. Here's where a BU degree can take you.
Notable Terriers
Just a few of the names you might recognize
Julianne Moore
Academy Award-Winning Actress
College of Fine Arts
Oscar, Golden Globe, and Emmy winner
"BU gave me the foundation to take my craft seriously."
Howard Stern
Radio Host & Media Personality
College of Communication
Most successful radio personality in history
"Everything I learned about broadcasting started at WTBU."
Geena Davis
Oscar-Winning Actress & Advocate
College of Fine Arts
Founded Institute on Gender in Media
"BU taught me to use my platform for change."
Bill O'Reilly
Broadcast Journalist
College of Communication
Hosted #1 cable news show for 16 years
"COM prepared me for the intensity of broadcast news."
Nina Tassler
Former CBS Entertainment Chairman
College of Fine Arts
Greenlit The Big Bang Theory, NCIS, CSI
"BU taught me to trust my creative instincts."
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Civil Rights Leader
School of Theology
Nobel Peace Prize, transformed American society
"Boston University deepened my theological foundation."
Top Employers of BU Grads
Where Terriers are working in numbers
Where Grads Work (By Industry)
Industry distribution of recent graduates
Alumni Hubs Worldwide
Where you'll find fellow Terriers
Boston
80,000+Largest concentration - especially healthcare, biotech, finance
New York City
45,000+Media, finance, entertainment powerhouse
San Francisco
15,000+Tech and startup hub
Washington D.C.
12,000+Policy, government, international relations
Los Angeles
10,000+Entertainment, media, tech
London
5,000+Finance, consulting, media
Success By School
Questrom School of Business
Wall Street feeders, consulting pipelines, startup founders
College of Engineering
Top tech companies, biomedical innovation, patent holders
School of Medicine
Leading physicians, researchers, hospital administrators
College of Communication
Network executives, journalists, PR leaders
College of Fine Arts
Oscar/Emmy/Tony winners, symphony musicians, gallery artists
School of Law
BigLaw partners, federal judges, public interest leaders
The Money Picture
Note: Salaries vary significantly by industry, location, and role. Arts and non-profit start lower but career satisfaction is high.
The Terrier Network
How to tap into 350K+ alumni
BU Alumni Network
Official platform to connect with alumni for career advice, mentorship, and networking.
Join the Network →LinkedIn Strategy
Search "Boston University" + your target company. Alumni are often willing to chat with fellow Terriers.
Pro tip: Mention your shared BU connection in the first line.
Industry-Specific Groups
BU has alumni clubs for specific industries - finance, healthcare, tech, media. Find your people.
Check BU Alumni Events for industry meetups.
Regional Clubs
Moving to a new city? BU has alumni clubs in 50+ cities worldwide. Instant community.
Great for job hunting in a new market.