by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at BU. You can study it at the Bachelor’s, Undergraduate Certificate levels, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
The table below lists every degree level offered in engineering at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 360 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 5 |
| Master’s | 335 |
| Doctoral | 82 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boston University handed out 360 bachelor’s degrees in engineering.
BU is a solid choice among schools offering engineering at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #5 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
Engineering majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from BU earn a median of $100,185 a year. This is higher than $86,455, the median for all majors at BU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at BU, engineering students borrow a median amount of $26,690 in student loans. This is higher than $25,188, the typical median for all majors at BU.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,560 | $66,670 |
| Fees | $1,432 | $1,432 |
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Among recent graduates, 65% of engineering bachelor’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The majority of engineering bachelor’s degree graduates at BU are White. Approximately 28% 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 engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 90 |
| Black or African American | 10 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 59 |
| White | 100 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 74 |
| Other Races | 27 |
BU granted 132 bachelor’s degrees in mechanical engineering recently — 26% to women and 74% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (37%).
BU awarded 121 bachelor’s degrees in bioengineering and biomedical engineering in the latest year of data — 54% to women and 46% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (28%).
BU awarded 72 bachelor’s degrees in computer engineering, general in the latest year of data — 18% to women and 82% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Non-Resident Alien (28%).
BU awarded 30 bachelor’s completions in electrical and electronics engineering in the latest year of data — 37% to women and 63% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Asian (40%).
BU conferred 5 bachelor’s completions in engineering physics/applied physics recently — 40% to women and 60% to men. The largest share of these graduates were Asian (40%).
During the most recent reporting year, Boston University conferred 5 undergraduate certificate degrees in engineering.
BU is not currently ranked for engineering at the undergraduate certificate level.
Among recent graduates, 80% of engineering undergraduate certificate degrees went to men and 20% went to women.
The largest share of engineering undergraduate certificate degree graduates at BU are White. About 40% 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 undergraduate certificate in engineering.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
BU granted 5 undergraduate certificate completions in computer engineering, other in the most recent reporting year — 20% to women and 80% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (40%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at BU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s | 335 |
| Doctoral | 82 |
