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Boston U is in the top 10% of the country for mathematics & statistics. More specifically it was ranked #26 out of 275 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston University handed out 148 bachelor's degrees in mathematics & statistics. This is an increase of 24% over the previous year when 119 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 153 students received their master’s degree in mathematics & statistics from Boston U. This makes it the #16 most popular school for mathematics & statistics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in mathematics & statistics in 2022, making the school the #41 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Boston U paid an average of $1,994 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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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Of the 148 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Boston U, about 56% were men and 44% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in mathematics & statistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 19 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 90 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Boston U does not offer an online option for its mathematics & statistics 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 151 students earned a master's degree in mathematics & statistics from Boston U. About 42% of these graduates were women and the other 58% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in mathematics & statistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 132 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mathematics & statistics majors at Boston University.
Mathematics & Statistics 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 |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 152 |
| Applied Mathematics | 105 |
| Statistics | 60 |
| Other Statistics | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1,137 |
| Engineering | 812 |
| Physical Sciences | 126 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 28 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 25 |
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