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Boston U is in the top 10% of the country for computer & information sciences. More specifically it was ranked #53 out of 830 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #8 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Boston University handed out 220 bachelor's degrees in computer & information sciences. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 232 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 620 students received their master’s degree in computer & information sciences from Boston U. This makes it the #15 most popular school for computer & information sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in computer & information sciences in 2021, making the school the #97 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 computer & information sciences majors at Boston University.
Of the 220 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Computer & Information Sciences from Boston U in 2020-2021, 72% were men and 28% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 58 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 63 |
| Other Races | 17 |
Of the 620 computer & information sciences students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Boston U, about 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 master's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 56 |
| Black or African American | 27 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20 |
| White | 116 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 324 |
| Other Races | 77 |
Computer & Information 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 |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 416 |
| Information Science | 286 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 99 |
| Computer Information Systems | 53 |
| Data Processing | 36 |
| Information Technology | 10 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 2 |
| Computer Systems Networking | 1 |
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