by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at BU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates BU highly for engineering, ranked #82 out of 678 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 82 of 678 |
| Best Engineering Schools in Massachusetts | 6 of 23 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the New England Region | 11 of 45 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in engineering at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 360 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 5 |
| Master’s | 335 |
| Doctoral | 82 |
This engineering field at BU includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boston University handed out 360 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
BU is a solid choice among schools offering engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 5 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 8 |
| Best Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 71 |
Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from BU earn a median of $100,185 a year. This is higher than $86,455, the median for all majors at BU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at BU, engineering students borrow a median amount of $26,690 in student loans. This is higher than $25,188, the typical median for all majors at BU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,560 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $1,432 | $1,432 |
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Among recent graduates, 65% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The majority of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at BU are White. Approximately 28% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor’s in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 90 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59 |
| White | 100 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 74 |
| Other Races | 27 |
During the most recent reporting year, Boston University conferred 5 undergraduate certificate degrees in engineering.
BU is not currently ranked for engineering at the undergraduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 80% of engineering undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The largest share of engineering undergraduate certificate degree graduates at BU are White. About 40% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a undergraduate certificate in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at BU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Engineering | 335 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Engineering | 82 |
