by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in engineering at BU. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #4 out of 7 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates BU highly for engineering, ranked #82 out of 696 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Schools | 82 of 696 |
| Best Engineering Schools in Massachusetts | 6 of 23 |
| Best Engineering Schools in the New England Region | 11 of 46 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in engineering at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 360 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 5 |
| Master’s | 335 |
| Doctoral | 82 |
This engineering field at BU includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boston University conferred 335 master’s degrees in engineering.
BU holds a strong position among schools offering engineering at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #7 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 7 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 11 |
| Best Engineering Master’s Degree Schools | 77 |
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, 67% of engineering master’s degrees went to men and 33% went to women.
The largest share of engineering master’s degree graduates at BU are Non-Resident Alien. About 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 36 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 107 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 146 |
| Other Races | 17 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boston University conferred 82 doctoral degrees in engineering.
BU ranks competitively among schools offering engineering at the doctoral level. Its best result was #4 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 4 |
| Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 6 |
| Best Engineering Doctor’s Degree Schools | 61 |
In the most recent graduating class, 68% of engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The largest share of engineering doctoral degree graduates at BU are Non-Resident Alien. About 60% 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 26 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 49 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Undergraduate study is also available at BU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Engineering | 360 |
| Undergraduate Certificate Degrees in Engineering | 5 |