by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in biotechnology at BU. It is offered at the Master’s level. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks BU as a strong choice for biotechnology, coming in at #16 out of 87 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biotechnology Schools | 16 of 87 |
| Best Biotechnology Schools in Massachusetts | 3 of 8 |
| Best Biotechnology Schools in the New England Region | 3 of 12 |
Here is each degree level available for biotechnology at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 19 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston University awarded 19 master’s degrees in biotechnology.
BU ranks competitively among schools offering biotechnology at the master’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Biotechnology Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 3 |
| Best Biotechnology Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 3 |
| Best Biotechnology Master’s Degree Schools | 14 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,670 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $956 | $956 |
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Among recent graduates, 47% of biotechnology master’s degrees went to men and 53% went to women.
The largest share of biotechnology master’s degree graduates at BU were White. 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 master’s in biotechnology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 1 |