We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in romance languages at BU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
The following degree levels are available for romance languages at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 6 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 5 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boston University handed out 4 master’s degrees in romance languages.
BU is not currently ranked for romance languages at the master’s level.
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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In the most recent graduating class, 50% of romance languages master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of romance languages master’s degree graduates at BU were Hispanic or Latino. About 50% 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 romance languages.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
BU conferred 3 master’s completions in spanish language and literature in the most recent reporting year — 67% to women and 33% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (67%).
BU granted 1 master’s degree in french language and literature in the latest year of data — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Black or African American (100%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston University awarded 5 doctoral degrees in romance languages.
BU is not currently ranked for romance languages at the doctoral level.
Among recent graduates, 40% of romance languages doctoral degrees went to men and 60% went to women.
The largest share of romance languages doctoral degree graduates at BU are White. Roughly 40% 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 romance languages.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
BU conferred 3 doctoral degrees in french language and literature in the most recent reporting year — 100% to women and 0% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Black or African American (33%).
BU conferred 2 doctoral completions in spanish language and literature in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Hispanic or Latino (50%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at BU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Romance Languages | 6 |