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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for psychology majors, Boston U came in at #13. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Psychology Doctor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
| Best Psychology Schools | 13 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools | 20 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston University handed out 277 bachelor's degrees in psychology. This is a decrease of 48% over the previous year when 536 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 85 students received their master’s degree in psychology from Boston U. This makes it the #67 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 17 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #109 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Part-time undergraduates at Boston U paid an average of $1,994 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $63,798 | $63,798 |
| Fees | $1,370 | $1,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,110 | $18,110 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,085 | $2,085 |
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Of the 277 psychology students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Boston U, about 22% were men and 78% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 42 |
| Black or African American | 18 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44 |
| White | 87 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 67 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Boston U does not offer an online option for its psychology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Boston U Online Learning page.
For the most recent academic year available, 16% of psychology master's degrees went to men and 84% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 6 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Boston University.
Psychology students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Psychology | 341 |
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 55 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.