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. We've also included details on how Boston U ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The bachelor's program at Boston U was ranked #25 on College Factual's Best Schools for physics list. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 23 |
| Best Physics Graduate Degree Schools | 24 |
| Best Physics Schools | 25 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 28 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston University handed out 22 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is an increase of 16% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in physics from Boston U. This makes it the #54 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in physics 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. 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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 22 physics majors earned their bachelor's degree from Boston U. Of these graduates, 73% were men and 27% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Boston U does not offer an online option for its physics 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 12 students who earned a master's degree in Physics from Boston U in 2021-2022, 92% were men and 8% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Boston U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Boston University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 66 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 13 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.