by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in health professions at BU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral, Professional Certificate levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 35 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks BU as a strong choice for health professions, coming in at #32 out of 3,339 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Professions Schools | 32 of 3,339 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in Massachusetts | 3 of 83 |
| Best Health Professions Schools in the New England Region | 5 of 167 |
The following degree levels are offered in health professions at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 236 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 5 |
| Master’s | 515 |
| Doctoral | 173 |
| Professional Certificate | 61 |
The health professions field at BU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston University conferred 515 master’s degrees in health professions.
BU is among the very best schools in the country for health professions at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 35 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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For the most recent academic year available, 19% of health professions master’s degrees went to men and 81% went to women.
The majority of health professions master’s degree graduates at BU were White. Roughly 44% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 83 |
| Black or African American | 30 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56 |
| White | 229 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 68 |
| Other Races | 49 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boston University handed out 173 doctoral degrees in health professions.
BU is in the top 10% of the country for health professions at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 18 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 10% of health professions doctoral degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The majority of health professions doctoral degree graduates at BU were White. Roughly 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 doctoral in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 24 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16 |
| White | 102 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 16 |
During the most recent reporting year, Boston University awarded 61 professional certificate degrees in health professions.
BU has not been ranked for health professions at the professional certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 41% of health professions professional certificate degrees went to men and 59% went to women.
The majority of health professions professional certificate degree graduates at BU are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 43% 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 professional certificate in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 26 |
| Other Races | 9 |
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 Health Professions | 236 |
| Undergraduate Certificate Degrees in Health Professions | 5 |