by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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 classics.
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The bachelor's program at Boston U was ranked #2 on College Factual's Best Schools for classics list. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Classical & Ancient Studies Schools | 2 |
| Best Classical & Ancient Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston University handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in classical & ancient studies. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in classics from Boston U. This makes it the #3 most popular school for classics master’s degree candidates in the country.
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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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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For the most recent academic year available, 33% of classics bachelor's degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Boston U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 67% 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 bachelor's in classics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Boston U does not offer an online option for its classics 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the classics majors at Boston University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 67 |
| Nutrition Science | 60 |
| Mathematical Economics | 42 |
| Systems Theory | 38 |
| Historic Preservation | 3 |
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