by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at BU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #6 out of 24 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks BU among the top schools in the country for computer science, coming in at #41 out of 639 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 41 of 639 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in Massachusetts | 6 of 32 |
| Best Computer Science Schools in the New England Region | 8 of 57 |
The following degree levels are offered in computer science at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 351 |
| Master’s | 284 |
| Doctoral | 11 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston University conferred 351 bachelor’s degrees in computer science.
BU is a solid choice among schools offering computer science at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #6 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
Computer Science graduates with a bachelor’s degree from BU report a median salary of $136,151 a year. This is above $86,455, the median for all majors at BU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at BU, computer science graduates take on a median debt of $23,250 in student loans. This is lower than $25,188, the typical median for all majors at BU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,560 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $1,432 | $1,432 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 70% of computer science bachelor’s degrees went to men and 30% went to women.
The majority of computer science bachelor’s degree graduates at BU were Non-Resident Alien. About 34% 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 bachelor’s in computer science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 98 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 120 |
| Other Races | 25 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at BU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Computer Science | 284 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Computer Science | 11 |
