by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at BU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #17 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks BU as a strong choice for physical sciences, ranked #321 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 321 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Massachusetts | 17 of 18 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 34 of 38 |
Here is each degree level offered in physical sciences at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 64 |
| Master’s | 40 |
| Doctoral | 46 |
The physical sciences field at BU covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 73 |
| Physics | 33 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 25 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 17 |
| Physical Sciences, General | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston University conferred 64 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
BU is a solid choice among schools offering physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #17 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at BU, physical sciences students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,188, the typical median for all majors at BU.
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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Among recent graduates, 50% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at BU are White. Roughly 33% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Graduate study is also available at BU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 40 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 46 |