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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biological & biomedical sciences majors, Boston U came in at #31. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #4 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Boston University handed out 509 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is an increase of 3% over the previous year when 494 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 430 students received their master’s degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Boston U. This makes it the #4 most popular school for biological & biomedical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 72 students received their doctoral degrees in biological & biomedical sciences in 2021, making the school the #30 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Boston University.
Of the 509 biological & biomedical sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Boston U, about 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 99 |
| Black or African American | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 82 |
| White | 199 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 55 |
| Other Races | 46 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 430 biological & biomedical sciences majors earned their master's degree from Boston U. Of these graduates, 30% were men and 70% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in biological & biomedical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 86 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 |
| White | 172 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 85 |
| Other Races | 36 |
Biological & Biomedical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 793 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 289 |
| Physical Sciences | 113 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 28 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 20 |
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