by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in electrical engineering at BU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 4 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, BU as a strong choice for electrical engineering, ranked #80 out of 311 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools | 80 of 311 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in Massachusetts | 7 of 13 |
| Best Electrical Engineering Schools in the New England Region | 9 of 21 |
The following degree levels are offered in electrical engineering at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 30 |
| Master’s | 110 |
| Doctoral | 21 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston University conferred 110 master’s degrees in electrical engineering.
BU is a solid choice among schools offering electrical engineering at the master’s level. Its best result was #6 out of 8 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, 80% of electrical engineering master’s degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The majority of electrical engineering master’s degree graduates at BU are 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 electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 77 |
| Other Races | 4 |
BU awarded 110 master’s completions in electrical and electronics engineering recently — 20% to women and 80% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (70%).
During the most recent reporting year, Boston University awarded 21 doctoral degrees in electrical engineering.
BU ranks competitively among schools offering electrical engineering at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 81% of electrical engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 19% went to women.
The largest share of electrical engineering doctoral degree graduates at BU are Non-Resident Alien. About 86% 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 electrical engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 0 |
BU granted 21 doctoral completions in electrical and electronics engineering in the most recent reporting year — 19% to women and 81% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (86%).
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 Electrical Engineering | 30 |