by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in mathematics & statistics at BU. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 13 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, BU among the top schools in the country for mathematics & statistics, ranked #52 out of 521 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools | 52 of 521 |
| Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Massachusetts | 9 of 21 |
| Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in the New England Region | 14 of 44 |
The table below lists every degree level available for mathematics & statistics at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 123 |
| Master’s | 150 |
| Doctoral | 14 |
The mathematics & statistics area of study at BU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | 105 |
| Mathematics | 103 |
| Statistics | 79 |
During the most recent reporting year, Boston University handed out 150 master’s degrees in mathematics & statistics.
BU ranks competitively among schools offering mathematics & statistics at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 13 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, 57% of mathematics & statistics master’s degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of mathematics & statistics master’s degree graduates at BU are Non-Resident Alien. About 93% 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 mathematics & statistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 139 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boston University awarded 14 doctoral degrees in mathematics & statistics.
BU ranks competitively among schools offering mathematics & statistics at the doctoral level. Its best result was #2 out of 2 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 57% of mathematics & statistics doctoral degrees went to men and 43% went to women.
The largest share of mathematics & statistics doctoral degree graduates at BU were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 64% 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 mathematics & statistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 2 |
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 Mathematics & Statistics | 123 |