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Boston U is in the top 10% of the country for biological sciences. More specifically it was ranked #59 out of 820 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Boston University handed out 122 bachelor's degrees in biology studies. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 128 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 26 students received their master’s degree in biological sciences from Boston U. This makes it the #20 most popular school for biological sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in biological sciences in 2021, making the school the #53 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biological sciences majors at Boston University.
Of the 122 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biological sciences from Boston U in 2021, 25% were men and 75% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in biological sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 44 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 13 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 biological sciences majors earned their master's degree from Boston U. Of these graduates, 23% were men and 77% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 58% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in biological sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
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