Below are the key facts about graduate study in mathematics at BU. Graduate degrees are awarded at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, BU highly for mathematics, ranked #99 out of 470 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mathematics Schools | 99 of 470 |
| Best Mathematics Schools in Massachusetts | 10 of 17 |
| Best Mathematics Schools in the New England Region | 21 of 37 |
The table below lists every degree level available for mathematics at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 97 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Boston University conferred 4 master’s degrees in mathematics.
BU is not yet ranked for mathematics 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 mathematics master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of mathematics master’s degree graduates at BU were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 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 mathematics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Boston University handed out 2 doctoral degrees in mathematics.
BU is not yet ranked for mathematics at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of mathematics doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of mathematics doctoral degree graduates at BU were White. 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 mathematics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at BU. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Mathematics | 97 |