by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how Boston U ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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Boston U was ranked #31 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for physics majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Boston University handed out 19 bachelor's degrees in physics. Due to this, the school was ranked #80 in popularity out of all colleges and universities that offer this degree. This is a decrease of 24% over the previous year when 25 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in physics from Boston U. This makes it the #54 most popular school for physics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2021, making the school the #71 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Boston University.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 physics majors earned their bachelor's degree from Boston U. Of these graduates, 84% were men and 16% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 3 |
The physics program at Boston U awarded 10 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 70% of these degrees went to men with the other 30% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 54 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 18 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 3 |
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