by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. We've also included details on how Boston U ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in classics.
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Boston U was ranked #4 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for classics 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 #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Boston University handed out 6 bachelor's degrees in classical & ancient studies. This is a decrease of 25% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 1 students received their master’s degree in classics from Boston U. This makes it the #3 most popular school for classics master’s degree candidates in the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the classics majors at Boston University.
The classics program at Boston U awarded 6 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 33% of these degrees went to men with the other 67% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 67% 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 bachelor's in classics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in classics from Boston U in 2021 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in classics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 77 |
| Nutrition Science | 53 |
| Systems Theory | 24 |
| Historic Preservation | 6 |
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