by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Boston U ranks in comparison to other schools with biology programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biology majors, Boston U came in at #27. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #4 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston University handed out 118 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 122 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 26 students received their master’s degree in biology from Boston U. This makes it the #60 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #76 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Biology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Boston U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $40,165 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,337 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Boston U, biology students borrow a median amount of $101,618 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Boston U is $1,104 per month.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Boston U paid an average of $1,994 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,798 | $63,798 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,110 | $18,110 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,085 | $2,085 |
Learn more about Boston U tuition and fees.
Of the 118 biology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Boston U, about 31% were men and 69% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 14 |
Online degrees for the Boston U biology bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Boston U Online Learning page.
Of the 35 students who earned a master's degree in General Biology from Boston U in 2021-2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Boston U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Boston University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 209 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 170 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 163 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 154 |
| Physiology & Pathology Sciences | 130 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.