by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in physics 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 7 schools (Doctoral 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 physics, placing at #124 out of 263 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 124 of 263 |
| Best Physics Schools in Massachusetts | 8 of 12 |
| Best Physics Schools in the New England Region | 14 of 20 |
The following degree levels are offered in physics at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 22 |
| Master’s | 1 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
During the most recent reporting year, Boston University awarded 1 master’s degree in physics.
BU has not been ranked for physics 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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All of the 1 student who graduated with a master’s degree in physics from BU identified as men.
The majority of physics master’s degree graduates at BU are Asian. 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 master’s in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Boston University conferred 10 doctoral degrees in physics.
BU is a solid choice among schools offering physics at the doctoral level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 2 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 2 |
| Best Physics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 11 |
For the most recent academic year available, 90% of physics doctoral degrees went to men and 10% went to women.
The majority of physics doctoral 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 doctoral in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
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 Physics | 22 |