by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at BU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #10 out of 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, BU among the top schools in the country for mathematics & statistics, ranked #49 out of 518 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools | 49 of 518 |
| Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Massachusetts | 9 of 21 |
| Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in the New England Region | 14 of 44 |
The table below lists every degree level available for mathematics & statistics at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 123 |
| Master’s | 150 |
| Doctoral | 14 |
The mathematics & statistics area of study at BU covers the following majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | 105 |
| Mathematics | 103 |
| Statistics | 79 |
During the most recent reporting year, Boston University awarded 123 bachelor’s degrees in mathematics & statistics.
BU holds a strong position among schools offering mathematics & statistics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #10 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
Mathematics & Statistics students who finish a bachelor’s at BU report a median salary of $68,307 a year. This is below $86,455, the median for all majors at BU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at BU, mathematics & statistics students borrow a median amount of $19,750 in student loans. This is below $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, 54% of mathematics & statistics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The largest share of mathematics & statistics bachelor’s degree graduates at BU were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 57% 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 mathematics & statistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 70 |
| Other Races | 7 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at BU. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Mathematics & Statistics | 150 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Mathematics & Statistics | 14 |
