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Biomathematics & Bioinformatics at Boston University

Biomathematics & Bioinformatics at Boston University

If you are interested in studying Biomathematics & Bioinformatics, consider the program at Boston University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Boston University is in Boston, MA.

During the most recent reporting year, 111 biomathematics & bioinformatics graduations were recorded at Boston University.

Online Class Availability at Boston University

Distance learning is available at Boston University. Of 37,737 students, 5,423 (14%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,354 (4%) took at least some classes online.

Biomathematics & Bioinformatics Rankings at Boston University

Rankings can help you compare Boston University’s Biomathematics & Bioinformatics program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #1 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #1 of 7
Best Value Massachusetts #3 of 5
Best Value New England (Region) #4 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #18 of 65
Best Value Nationwide #45 of 61

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #1 of 5
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #1 of 7
Best Value Massachusetts #3 of 5
Best Value New England (Region) #4 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #18 of 65
Best Value Nationwide #45 of 61

Earnings for Biomathematics & Bioinformatics Graduates from Boston University

Graduates of Boston University’s Biomathematics & Bioinformatics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Biomathematics & Bioinformatics at Boston University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $74,311
2 years $64,281
3 years $79,607
4 years $106,846
5 years $128,790

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Biomathematics & Bioinformatics graduates from Boston University earn a median of $106,846, compared with $86,455 for all Boston University graduates — about 24% higher than the school-wide median.

Biomathematics & Bioinformatics earnings compared with all majors at Boston University

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Biomathematics & Bioinformatics graduates at Boston University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Biomathematics & Bioinformatics graduates at Boston University are 65% women (72) and 35% men (39).

Biomathematics & Bioinformatics Master’s Program at Boston University

Of the 93 master’s biomathematics & bioinformatics graduates at Boston University, 68% were women (63) and 32% were men (30).

Boston University gender breakdown of Biomathematics & Bioinformatics Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biomathematics & Bioinformatics master’s degree recipients at Boston University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 25
Hispanic / Latino 5
Black / African American 4
Asian 12
International (Nonresident) 44
Unknown 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Biomathematics & Bioinformatics majors at Boston University

Minority students account for 23% of Biomathematics & Bioinformatics master’s degree recipients at Boston University, below the national average of 25%.*

Biomathematics & Bioinformatics Doctoral Program at Boston University

Among the 18 doctoral biomathematics & bioinformatics graduates at Boston University, 50% were women (9) and 50% were men (9).

Boston University gender breakdown of Biomathematics & Bioinformatics Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Biomathematics & Bioinformatics doctoral degree recipients at Boston University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Hispanic / Latino 1
Asian 1
International (Nonresident) 11
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Biomathematics & Bioinformatics majors at Boston University

Minority students account for 11% of Biomathematics & Bioinformatics doctoral degree recipients at Boston University, lower than the national average of 20%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Biomathematics & Bioinformatics Concentrations at Boston University

The Biomathematics & Bioinformatics program at Boston University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
Biostatistics 66
Bioinformatics 45

Top-Paying Careers for Biomathematics & Bioinformatics Graduates

Students who finish Biomathematics & Bioinformatics program at Boston University pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Biomathematics & Bioinformatics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Computer Occupations, All Other $159,837
Document Management Specialists $147,490
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Information Security Engineers $142,543
Computer Systems Engineers/Architects $140,795
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Statisticians $130,349
Information Technology Project Managers $124,655
Blockchain Engineers $123,667

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