by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at BU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #17 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, BU among the top schools in the country for chemistry, placing at #256 out of 384 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 256 of 384 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in Massachusetts | 16 of 17 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the New England Region | 27 of 29 |
The following degree levels are available for chemistry at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 25 |
| Master’s | 24 |
| Doctoral | 24 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston University awarded 25 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
BU ranks competitively among schools offering chemistry at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #17 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 17 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 25 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 277 |
To complete a bachelor’s at BU, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $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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In the most recent graduating class, 32% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 68% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at BU were Asian. About 32% 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 8 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 4 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at BU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemistry | 24 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemistry | 24 |