by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in computer & information sciences at BU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 5 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates BU among the top schools in the country for computer & information sciences, coming in at #63 out of 1,740 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools | 63 of 1,740 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in Massachusetts | 8 of 50 |
| Best Computer & Information Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 12 of 102 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in computer & information sciences at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 384 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 26 |
| Master’s | 857 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
This computer & information sciences field at BU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston University handed out 857 master’s degrees in computer & information sciences.
BU ranks competitively among schools offering computer & information sciences at the master’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,670 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $956 | $956 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 72% of computer & information sciences master’s degrees went to men and 28% went to women.
The largest share of computer & information sciences master’s degree graduates at BU were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 70% 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 computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 61 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 87 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 602 |
| Other Races | 68 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boston University handed out 11 doctoral degrees in computer & information sciences.
BU ranks competitively among schools offering computer & information sciences at the doctoral level. Its best result was #4 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
For the most recent academic year available, 64% of computer & information sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 36% went to women.
The majority of computer & information sciences doctoral degree graduates at BU were Non-Resident Alien. About 64% 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 doctoral in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at BU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 384 |
| Undergraduate Certificate Degrees in Computer & Information Sciences | 26 |