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The bachelor's program at Boston U was ranked #43 on College Factual's Best Schools for physical sciences list. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Boston University handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 68 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 21 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from Boston U. This makes it the #94 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 30 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2021, making the school the #71 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Boston University.
Of the 62 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in physical sciences from Boston U in 2021, 68% were men and 32% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 25 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 7 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 physical sciences majors earned their master's degree from Boston U. Of these graduates, 57% were men and 43% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Boston U are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Physical 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 |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 54 |
| Physics | 38 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 18 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1,014 |
| Engineering | 793 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 289 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 28 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 20 |
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