by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Boston U ranks in comparison to other schools with compsci programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for compsci majors, Boston U came in at #17. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston University handed out 294 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is an increase of 34% over the previous year when 220 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 188 students received their master’s degree in compsci from Boston U. This makes it the #19 most popular school for compsci master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in compsci in 2022, making the school the #49 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of compsci students who receive their bachelor's degree at Boston U is $90,050. This is higher than $70,400, which is the national median for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Boston U, compsci students borrow a median amount of $70,805 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,376 for all compsci majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the compsci program at Boston U is $804 per month.
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. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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The compsci program at Boston U awarded 294 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 69% of these degrees went to men with the other 31% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 82 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 96 |
| Other Races | 27 |
Boston U does not offer an online option for its compsci 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.
CompSci majors graduating with a master's degree from Boston U make a median salary of $144,484 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all compsci graduates with a master's is $107,251.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 126 students graduated with a master's degree in compsci from Boston U. About 80% were men and 20% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 19 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 85 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Boston University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Science | 225 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 129 |
| Data Processing | 105 |
| Computer Information Systems | 57 |
| Information Technology | 11 |
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