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Information Science at Boston University

286 Master's Degrees
#6 Overall Quality
The Information Science major is part of the computer & information sciences program at Boston University.

We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Boston U ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in is.

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Information Science Degrees Available at Boston U

Boston U IS Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for is majors, Boston U came in at #6. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study.

Popularity of IS at Boston U

In 2022, 286 students received their master’s degree in is from Boston U. This makes it the #5 most popular school for is master’s degree candidates in the country.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in IS from Boston U Cost?

$65,168 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Boston U Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Part-time undergraduates at Boston U paid an average of $1,994 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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

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Does Boston U Offer an Online BS in IS?

Boston U does not offer an online option for its is 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.

Salary of IS Graduates with a Master's Degree

IS majors graduating with a master's degree from Boston U make a median salary of $104,702 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all is graduates with a master's is $71,873.

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Boston U Information Science Master’s Program Diversity

The is program at Boston U awarded 225 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 63% of these degrees went to men with the other 37% going to women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in is.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 24
Black or African American 14
Hispanic or Latino 9
White 46
Non-Resident Aliens 76
Other Races 56

Boston U IS Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the is majors at Boston University.

Majors Similar to IS

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer Science 434
Computer Software & Applications 129
Data Processing 105
Computer Information Systems 57
Information Technology 11

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