by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how Boston U ranks in comparison to other schools with computer software programs.
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Boston U is in the top 10% of the country for computer software. More specifically it was ranked #12 out of 176 schools by College Factual.
In 2021, 82 students received their master’s degree in computer software from Boston U. This makes it the #13 most popular school for computer software master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer software majors at Boston University.
Of the 82 students who earned a master's degree in Computer Software & Applications from Boston U in 2020-2021, 78% were men and 22% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in computer software.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 23 |
| Other Races | 22 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 416 |
| Information Science | 286 |
| Computer Information Systems | 53 |
| Data Processing | 36 |
| Information Technology | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
