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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for computer & information sciences majors, Boston U came in at #31. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #5 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston University handed out 294 bachelor's degrees in computer & information sciences. This is an increase of 34% over the previous year when 220 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 620 students received their master’s degree in computer & information sciences from Boston U. This makes it the #15 most popular school for computer & information sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 8 students received their doctoral degrees in computer & information sciences in 2022, making the school the #97 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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 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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For the most recent academic year available, 69% of computer & information sciences bachelor's degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 82 |
| Black or African American | 11 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30 |
| White | 48 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 96 |
| Other Races | 27 |
Online degrees for the Boston U computer & information sciences bachelor’s degree program are not available 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, 600 students graduated with a master's degree in computer & information sciences from Boston U. About 68% were men and 32% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in computer & information sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 65 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17 |
| White | 113 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 277 |
| Other Races | 108 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the computer & information sciences majors at Boston University.
Computer & Information Sciences 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 |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 434 |
| Information Science | 225 |
| Computer Software & Applications | 129 |
| Data Processing | 105 |
| Computer Information Systems | 57 |
| Information Technology | 11 |
| Other Computer & Information Sciences | 1 |
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