by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in chemistry at BU. You can earn it at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #4 out of 4 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 chemistry, placing at #251 out of 391 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 251 of 391 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in Massachusetts | 16 of 17 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the New England Region | 26 of 29 |
The following degree levels are available for chemistry at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 25 |
| Master’s | 24 |
| Doctoral | 24 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston University handed out 24 master’s degrees in chemistry.
BU ranks competitively among schools offering chemistry at the master’s level. In particular it placed #4 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 4 |
| Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 8 |
| Best Chemistry Master’s Degree Schools | 54 |
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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Among recent graduates, 62% of chemistry master’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of chemistry master’s degree graduates at BU were White. About 42% 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 6 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Boston University awarded 24 doctoral degrees in chemistry.
BU is a solid choice among schools offering chemistry at the doctoral level. Its best result was #7 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 7 |
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 9 |
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 88 |
In the most recent graduating class, 42% of chemistry doctoral degrees went to men and 58% went to women.
The majority of chemistry doctoral degree graduates at BU were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 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 doctoral in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Undergraduate study is also available at BU. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Chemistry | 25 |