by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in physical sciences at BU. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #6 out of 8 schools (Doctoral level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks BU as a strong choice for physical sciences, ranked #269 out of 537 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 269 of 537 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Massachusetts | 17 of 18 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 32 of 38 |
Here is each degree level offered in physical sciences at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 64 |
| Master’s | 40 |
| Doctoral | 46 |
The physical sciences field at BU covers the following majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 73 |
| Physics | 33 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | 25 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 17 |
| Physical Sciences, General | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston University conferred 40 master’s degrees in physical sciences.
BU ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences at the master’s level. Its best result was #7 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,670 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $956 | $956 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 50% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at BU were White. About 45% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boston University awarded 46 doctoral degrees in physical sciences.
BU ranks competitively among schools offering physical sciences at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
Among recent graduates, 52% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at BU were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 46% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Undergraduate study is also available at BU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 64 |