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, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Boston U ranks among other schools offering degrees in health science.
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Ranked at #3 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Boston U is in the top 1% of the country for health science students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Health Sciences & Services Schools | 3 |
| Best Health Sciences & Services Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston University handed out 179 bachelor's degrees in health sciences & services. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 212 degrees were handed out.
Health Science majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Boston U go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $42,894 a year. This is higher than $35,624, which is the national median for all health science bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Boston U, health science students borrow a median amount of $79,954 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,345 for all health science majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the health science program at Boston U is $804 per month.
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 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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For the most recent academic year available, 15% of health science bachelor's degrees went to men and 85% 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 health science.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 46 |
| Black or African American | 14 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
| White | 71 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 10 |
Online degrees for the Boston U health science 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the health science majors at Boston University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Public Health | 326 |
| Dentistry | 194 |
| Medicine | 164 |
| Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions | 161 |
| Advanced Dentistry & Oral Sciences | 102 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.