by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in applied mathematics at BU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #2 out of 11 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates BU among the top schools in the country for applied mathematics, ranked #27 out of 139 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Applied Mathematics Schools | 27 of 139 |
| Best Applied Mathematics Schools in Massachusetts | 6 of 12 |
| Best Applied Mathematics Schools in the New England Region | 8 of 20 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in applied mathematics at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 26 |
| Master’s | 77 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boston University handed out 77 master’s degrees in applied mathematics.
BU ranks competitively among schools offering applied mathematics at the master’s level. Its best result was #2 out of 11 schools by College Factual.
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, 62% of applied mathematics master’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of applied mathematics master’s degree graduates at BU were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 96% 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 applied mathematics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 74 |
| Other Races | 0 |
BU awarded 77 master’s degrees in financial mathematics recently — 38% to women and 62% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (96%).
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston University awarded 2 doctoral degrees in applied mathematics.
BU has not been ranked for applied mathematics at the doctoral level.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in applied mathematics from BU identified as men.
The largest share of applied mathematics doctoral degree graduates at BU are Non-Resident Alien. About 100% 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 applied mathematics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
BU awarded 2 doctoral completions in financial mathematics in the most recent reporting year — 0% to women and 100% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (100%).
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at BU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Applied Mathematics | 26 |