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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 #12. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston University handed out 551 bachelor's degrees in biological & biomedical sciences. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 509 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 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 2022, making the school the #30 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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. 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 551 biological & biomedical sciences majors earned their bachelor's degree from Boston U. Of these graduates, 32% were men and 68% 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 | 146 |
| Black or African American | 29 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 69 |
| White | 191 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 62 |
| Other Races | 54 |
Online degrees for the Boston U biological & biomedical sciences 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 504 students earned a master's degree in biological & biomedical sciences from Boston U. About 70% of these graduates were women and the other 30% were men.
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 | 90 |
| Black or African American | 35 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 205 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 101 |
| Other Races | 43 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological & biomedical sciences majors at Boston University.
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 | 812 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 318 |
| Physical Sciences | 126 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 28 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 25 |
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