Boston has a population of 589,141 and is located in Suffolk county.
Business schools in Boston charged students an average tuition of $19,395.00 if they were Massachusetts residents, and $20,584.00 if they were non-residents, during the 2009 - 2010 school year.
The cost, on average, for books and supplies needed for business schools in Boston is $1,228.00. Students who live on campus while attending a business school in Boston, can expect to pay an average of $11,635.00 for room and board. Students who live at home can expect average costs to be $3,828.00. Students have a choice of eighteen business colleges in Boston to attend. In the 2008 - 2009 school year, reportedly 6,741 students completed business programs in Boston.
| Profession | Average Salary | Number Employed in City |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Executives | $190,920.00 | 9,990 |
| General and Operations Managers | $125,390.00 | 23,920 |
| Advertising and Promotions Managers | $124,510.00 | 680 |
| Marketing Managers | $133,260.00 | 4,520 |
| Sales Managers | $145,350.00 | 5,290 |
| Public Relations Managers | $117,240.00 | 1,480 |
| Administrative Services Managers | $101,520.00 | 5,560 |
| Financial Managers | $132,870.00 | 12,150 |
| Compensation and Benefits Managers | $114,570.00 | 1,120 |
| Training and Development Managers | $111,440.00 | 570 |
| Human Resources Managers, All Other | $124,070.00 | 870 |
| Industrial Production Managers | $107,580.00 | 1,630 |
| Purchasing Managers | $117,460.00 | 1,060 |
| Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers | $93,440.00 | 670 |
| Food Service Managers | $69,170.00 | 2,200 |
| Lodging Managers | $69,960.00 | 270 |
| Purchasing Agents and Buyers, Farm Products | Not available | 420 |
| Wholesale and Retail Buyers, Except Farm Products | $57,870.00 | 1,680 |
| Purchasing Agents, Except Wholesale, Retail, and Farm Products | $68,240.00 | 3,660 |
| Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators | $62,420.00 | 4,850 |
| Insurance Appraisers, Auto Damage | $70,420.00 | 310 |
| Compliance Officers, Except Agriculture, Construction, Health and Safety, and Transportation | $64,230.00 | 3,960 |
| Cost Estimators | $79,250.00 | 1,940 |
| Emergency Management Specialists | $81,230.00 | 130 |
| Employment, Recruitment, and Placement Specialists | $70,660.00 | 4,630 |
| Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists | $68,480.00 | 2,650 |
| Training and Development Specialists | $64,170.00 | 2,870 |
| Human Resources, Training, and Labor Relations Specialists, All Other | $68,940.00 | 2,610 |
| Logisticians | $84,640.00 | 850 |
| Management Analysts | $105,270.00 | 15,630 |
| Meeting and Convention Planners | $53,020.00 | 1,870 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | $72,740.00 | 10,260 |
| Accountants and Auditors | $76,000.00 | 22,850 |
| Appraisers and Assessors of Real Estate | $69,400.00 | 550 |
| Budget Analysts | $73,030.00 | 890 |
| Credit Analysts | $68,040.00 | 680 |
| Financial Analysts | $96,620.00 | 12,510 |
| Personal Financial Advisors | $147,450.00 | 4,230 |
| Insurance Underwriters | $71,330.00 | 1,780 |
| Financial Examiners | $84,780.00 | 1,190 |
| Loan Counselors | $47,530.00 | 430 |
| Loan Officers | $75,800.00 | 3,750 |
| Tax Preparers | $64,800.00 | 1,420 |
| Financial Specialists, All Other | $75,190.00 | 2,710 |
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