BU‘s Economic Contributions: Generating Goodwill
Boston University generates more than knowledge. We create jobs and drive revenue for businesses in our city, state, and country. And, every day, we’re educating and empowering tomorrow’s leaders to keep our workforce strong.
$
908
M
Funding reinvested by our research efforts in US businesses*
939
Small businesses across the country our research efforts support*
$
7.5
B
Our influence on the Massachusetts economy**
33,000
Massachusetts jobs supported by Boston University**
$
18
M
Our annual scholarships to Boston Public Schools students**
*BU Vendor Profile Report 2025, Institute for Research on Innovation & Science
**BU Institutional Master Plan FY2023