by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at BU. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #10 out of 16 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, BU highly for mathematics, ranked #98 out of 468 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mathematics Schools | 98 of 468 |
| Best Mathematics Schools in Massachusetts | 10 of 17 |
| Best Mathematics Schools in the New England Region | 21 of 37 |
The table below lists every degree level available for mathematics at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 97 |
| Master’s | 4 |
| Doctoral | 2 |
During the most recent reporting year, Boston University awarded 97 bachelor’s degrees in mathematics.
BU holds a strong position among schools offering mathematics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #10 out of 16 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 10 |
| Best Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 21 |
| Best Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 98 |
Mathematics students who finish a bachelor’s at BU earn a median of $68,307 a year. This is lower than $86,455, the median for all majors at BU.
To complete a bachelor’s at BU, mathematics students borrow a median amount of $19,750 in student loans. This is lower 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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For the most recent academic year available, 56% of mathematics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The largest share of mathematics bachelor’s degree graduates at BU are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 59% 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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 57 |
| 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 | 4 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Mathematics | 2 |
