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 medical prep programs.
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Ranked at #2 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Boston U is in the top 1% of the country for medical prep students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston University handed out 32 bachelor's degrees in health/medical prep programs. This is an increase of 68% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 38 students received their master’s degree in medical prep from Boston U. This makes it the #3 most popular school for medical prep master’s degree candidates in the country.
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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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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The medical prep program at Boston U awarded 32 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 50% of these degrees went to men with the other 50% going to women.
The majority of the graduates for this major are Asian American. In the graduating class of 2022, 72% of grads fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in medical prep.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Boston U does not offer an online option for its medical prep 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.
Of the 38 students who earned a master's degree in Health/Medical Prep Programs from Boston U in 2021-2022, 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in medical prep.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the medical prep majors at Boston University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 326 |
| Dentistry | 194 |
| Health Sciences & Services | 179 |
| Medicine | 164 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 161 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.