by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in public & social service 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 21 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks BU highly for public & social service, coming in at #19 out of 881 schools nationally.
The following degree levels are available for public & social service at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 1 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 6 |
| Master’s | 358 |
| Doctoral | 12 |
This public & social service field at BU includes the following specific majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Work | 354 |
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other | 12 |
| Public Policy Analysis | 11 |
During the most recent reporting year, Boston University conferred 358 master’s degrees in public & social service.
BU holds a strong position among schools offering public & social service at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 21 schools by College Factual.
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed in the table 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, 10% of public & social service master’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of public & social service master’s degree graduates at BU were White. Roughly 68% 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 public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 17 |
| Black or African American | 24 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49 |
| White | 244 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 20 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boston University handed out 12 doctoral degrees in public & social service.
BU is not currently ranked for public & social service at the doctoral level.
All of the 12 students who graduated with a doctoral degree in public & social service from BU were women.
The largest share of public & social service doctoral degree graduates at BU are White. 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 public & social service.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at BU. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Public & Social Service | 1 |
| Undergraduate Certificate Degrees in Public & Social Service | 6 |