We’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in systems engineering at BU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 4 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 systems engineering, coming in at #23 out of 48 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Systems Engineering Schools | 23 of 48 |
| Best Systems Engineering Schools in Massachusetts | 2 of 4 |
| Best Systems Engineering Schools in the New England Region | 2 of 4 |
The table below lists every degree level available for systems engineering at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston University awarded 16 master’s degrees in systems engineering.
BU is a solid choice among schools offering systems engineering at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed 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, 88% of systems engineering master’s degrees went to men and 12% went to women.
The majority of systems engineering master’s degree graduates at BU are Non-Resident Alien. 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 systems engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Boston University awarded 7 doctoral degrees in systems engineering.
BU is not yet ranked for systems engineering at the doctoral level.
All of the 7 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in systems engineering from BU identified as men.
The largest share of systems engineering doctoral degree graduates at BU are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 71% 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 systems engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |