by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in data processing at BU. It is offered at the Master’s level. At its best it places at #1 out of 1 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks BU as a strong choice for data processing, coming in at #3 out of 38 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Data Processing Schools | 3 of 38 |
| Best Data Processing Schools in Massachusetts | 1 of 2 |
| Best Data Processing Schools in the New England Region | 1 of 2 |
The following degree levels are granted in data processing at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 201 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston University handed out 201 master’s degrees in data processing.
BU is among the very best schools in the country for data processing at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 1 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Data Processing Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 1 |
| Best Data Processing Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 1 |
| Best Data Processing Master’s Degree Schools | 2 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,670 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $956 | $956 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 71% of data processing master’s degrees went to men and 29% went to women.
The largest share of data processing master’s degree graduates at BU were Non-Resident Alien. About 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 data processing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 20 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 141 |
| Other Races | 21 |
BU awarded 201 master’s degrees in data processing and data processing technology/technician recently — 29% to women and 71% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (70%).