by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in materials engineering at BU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 2 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, BU as a strong choice for materials engineering, placing at #25 out of 60 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Materials Engineering Schools | 25 of 60 |
| Best Materials Engineering Schools in Massachusetts | 2 of 3 |
| Best Materials Engineering Schools in the New England Region | 2 of 4 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in materials engineering at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boston University awarded 26 master’s degrees in materials engineering.
BU is among the very best schools in the country for materials engineering at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #1 out of 2 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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In the most recent graduating class, 58% of materials engineering master’s degrees went to men and 42% went to women.
The majority of materials engineering master’s degree graduates at BU were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 54% 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 materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 1 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boston University handed out 7 doctoral degrees in materials engineering.
BU is not currently ranked for materials engineering at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 57% of materials engineering doctoral degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The majority of materials 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 materials engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 0 |