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. Its best result is a rank of #10 out of 10 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 physics, placing at #189 out of 258 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Schools | 189 of 258 |
| Best Physics Schools in Massachusetts | 12 of 12 |
| Best Physics Schools in the New England Region | 20 of 20 |
The following degree levels are offered in physics at BU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 22 |
| Master’s | 1 |
| Doctoral | 10 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston University handed out 22 bachelor’s degrees in physics.
BU is a solid choice among schools offering physics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #10 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 10 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 18 |
| Best Physics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 164 |
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, 73% of physics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The majority of physics bachelor’s degree graduates at BU are White. Approximately 36% 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 physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 3 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at BU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physics | 1 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physics | 10 |