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Boston U was ranked #34 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for physical sciences 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 #5 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston University handed out 60 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 62 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 21 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from Boston U. This makes it the #94 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 30 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #71 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at Boston U paid an average of $1,994 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same 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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For the most recent academic year available, 62% of physical sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Boston U does not offer an online option for its physical sciences 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 31 students who earned a master's degree in Physical Sciences from Boston U in 2021-2022, 61% were men and 39% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Boston University.
Physical Sciences students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 66 |
| Physics | 42 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 13 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1,137 |
| Engineering | 812 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 318 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 28 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 25 |
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