by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in information science at BU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s level. At its best it places at #1 out of 4 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates BU highly for information science, ranked #14 out of 215 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Information Science Schools | 14 of 215 |
| Best Information Science Schools in Massachusetts | 2 of 9 |
| Best Information Science Schools in the New England Region | 2 of 11 |
Here is each degree level offered in information science at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 198 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston University awarded 198 master’s degrees in information science.
BU is among the very best schools in the country for information science at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
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, 68% of information science master’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The largest share of information science master’s degree graduates at BU are Non-Resident Alien. About 59% 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 information science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 21 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 117 |
| Other Races | 18 |
BU granted 198 master’s completions in information science/studies in the latest year of data — 32% to women and 68% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (59%).