by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at BU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 5 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates BU among the top schools in the country for applied mathematics, ranked #26 out of 139 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Applied Mathematics Schools | 26 of 139 |
| Best Applied Mathematics Schools in Massachusetts | 6 of 12 |
| Best Applied Mathematics Schools in the New England Region | 7 of 20 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in applied mathematics at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 26 |
| Master’s | 77 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boston University awarded 26 bachelor’s degrees in applied mathematics.
BU ranks competitively among schools offering applied mathematics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,560 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $1,432 | $1,432 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 50% of applied mathematics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of applied mathematics bachelor’s degree graduates at BU were Non-Resident Alien. About 50% 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 applied mathematics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 0 |
BU awarded 26 bachelor’s completions in computational mathematics recently — 50% to women and 50% to men. The most common background among these graduates was Non-Resident Alien (50%).
This program is also offered at the graduate level at BU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Applied Mathematics | 77 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Applied Mathematics | 2 |