by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how Boston U ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biotech.
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The bachelor's program at Boston U was ranked #12 on College Factual's Best Schools for biotech list.
In 2022, 17 students received their master’s degree in biotech from Boston U. This makes it the #20 most popular school for biotech master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Boston U paid an average of $1,994 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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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Boston U does not offer an online option for its biotech 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 18 students graduated with a master's degree in biotech from Boston U. About 50% were men and 50% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in biotech.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biotech majors at Boston University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ecology, Evolution & Systematics Biology | 209 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences (Other) | 170 |
| General Biology | 163 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 163 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 154 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.