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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Boston U ranks in comparison to other schools with me programs.
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Boston U was ranked #39 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for me majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #4 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston University handed out 149 bachelor's degrees in mechanical engineering. This is an increase of 9% over the previous year when 137 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 69 students received their master’s degree in me from Boston U. This makes it the #28 most popular school for me master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in me in 2022, making the school the #59 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of me students who receive their bachelor's degree at Boston U is $76,337. This is higher than $70,726, which is the national median for all me bachelor's degree recipients.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the me program at Boston U is $934 per month.
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. 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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Of the 149 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in me from Boston U in 2022, 77% were men and 23% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 33 |
| Other Races | 18 |
Boston U does not offer an online option for its me 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.
Graduates of the master's me program at Boston U make a median salary of $88,228. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $92,526.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 57 students graduated with a master's degree in me from Boston U. About 74% were men and 26% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in me.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the me majors at Boston University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biomedical Engineering | 210 |
| Electrical Engineering | 151 |
| Computer Engineering | 136 |
| Materials Engineering | 39 |
| Systems Engineering | 22 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.