by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Boston U ranks in comparison to other schools with physiology programs.
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Boston U was ranked #15 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for physiology majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston University handed out 109 bachelor's degrees in physiology & pathology sciences. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 94 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 20 students received their master’s degree in physiology from Boston U. This makes it the #25 most popular school for physiology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in physiology in 2022, making the school the #67 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of physiology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Boston U is $35,873. This is higher than $30,963, which is the national median for all physiology bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the physiology program at Boston U is $790 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Boston U was $1,994 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 109 students earned a bachelor's degree in physiology from Boston U. About 66% of these graduates were women and the other 34% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in physiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 35 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Boston U does not offer an online option for its physiology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Boston U Online Learning page.
Physiology majors graduating with a master's degree from Boston U make a median salary of $67,091 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all physiology graduates with a master's is $37,342.
Of the 20 students who earned a master's degree in Physiology & Pathology Sciences from Boston U in 2021-2022, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in physiology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physiology majors at Boston University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 209 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 170 |
| General Biology | 163 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 163 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 154 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.