by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how BU stacks up against peers offering physical sciences.
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BU is in the top 15% of the country for physical sciences. Specifically, it ranked #318 out of 532 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #16 in Massachusetts.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boston University handed out 64 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at BU, physical sciences students borrow a median amount of $27,000 in student loans. This is higher than $25,188, the typical median for all majors at BU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown 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, 50% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at BU are White. Roughly 33% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 21 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 15 |
| Other Races | 7 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of physical sciences master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences master’s degree graduates at BU were White. About 45% 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 master’s in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Among recent graduates, 52% of physical sciences doctoral degrees went to men and 48% went to women.
The majority of physical sciences doctoral degree graduates at BU were Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 46% 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 doctoral in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Boston University.
This physical sciences program at BU offers the following related majors:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 73 |
| Physics | 33 |
| Astronomy & Astrophysics | 25 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 17 |
| General Physical Sciences | 2 |