Offered Programs at BC
Offered Degrees/Programs
Cert., BS, MS, DR, Post-Grad.
Offered Through Online Classes
MS
Total Number of Programs
149
Total Number of Online Programs
2
Total Number of Completers
4,482
Boston College offers 149 programs through Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, and Post Graduate Certificate . By degree types, it offers 57 Bachelor's, 58 Master's, 28 Doctorate (research), 2 Doctorate (professional), 1 1-Year Certificate, 1 Post-BS Certificate, 2 Post-MS Certificate programs
It also offers its programs via online learning and 2 programs are available through Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate and Post Graduate Certificate . By degree types, it offers 2 Master's program in the virtual environment.
For the academic year 2023-2024, total 4,482 students have completed their degree/programs and graduated from Boston College.
The following table summarizes the offered degrees and programs with number of programs and number of completers.
By degrees/certificates, 2,391 Bachelor's, 1,504 Master's, 161 Doctorate (research), and 426 Doctorate (professional) were awareded by BC.
Number of Programs Number of Online Programs Number of Completers Bachelor's 57 0 2,391 Master's 58 2 1,504 Doctorate (research) 28 0 161 Doctorate (professional) 2 0 426 1 Year Certificate 1 0 - Post-BS Certificate 1 0 - Post-MS Certificate 2 0 - Total 149 2 4,482
The following table shows the best programs at Boston College based on earning after completing the program by degree types.
Bachelor Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of Study Median Earning after Graduation Computer Science $76,500 Finance $68,500 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse $66,500 Information Science/Studies $66,200 Economics $65,800
Master Program - Highest Earning After Graduation
Field of Study Median Earning after Graduation Finance $109,000 Business Administration and Management $108,900 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse $97,300 Accounting $62,300 History $50,700
The following table lists the popular programs at Boston College based on number of completers for each offered programs in 2023-2024.
Program Name Completers Earning after Graduation Econometrics and Quantitative Economics 274 - Biology/Biological Sciences 219 $34,700 Finance 207 $68,500 Speech Communication and Rhetoric 144 $45,700 Computer Science 136 $76,500
Program Name Completers Earning after Graduation Social Work 307 $47,200 Developmental and Child Psychology 84 - Curriculum and Instruction 77 $49,500 Educational Leadership and Administration 71 $45,400 Financial Mathematics 68 -
Program Name Completers Earning after Graduation Law 244 -
The follwing tabs shows all major programs offered at BC by awared level. You can check online avaiability, number of completers, and average earning after graduation for each major by expanding the major program.
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Business
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0 completers -
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (other) ✕ 0 - Total 0
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Natural Resources and Conservation
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46 completers - Environmental Studies ✕ 46 -
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
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8 completers - Russian Studies ✕ 2 - African-American/Black Studies ✕ 6 -
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Communication and Journalism
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172 completers $45,700 Speech Communication and Rhetoric ✕ 172 $45,700
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences
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147 completers - Information Science/Studies ✕ 19 $66,200 Computer Science ✕ 128 $76,500
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Education
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22 completers - Education ✕ 9 - Elementary Education and Teaching ✕ 12 - Secondary Education and Teaching ✕ 0 - Mathematics Teacher Education ✕ 1 - Spanish Language Teacher Education ✕ 0 - Education (other) ✕ 0 -
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
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18 completers - Linguistics ✕ 4 - Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics ✕ 0 - German Language and Literature ✕ 4 - French Language and Literature ✕ 0 $58,200 Italian Language and Literature ✕ 1 - Spanish Language and Literature ✕ 2 - Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics ✕ 7 -
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
English Language and Literature
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56 completers $38,800 English Language and Literature ✕ 56 $38,800
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities
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7 completers - Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies ✕ 7 -
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
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312 completers $34,700 Biology/Biological Sciences ✕ 185 $34,700 Biochemistry ✕ 22 - Neuroscience ✕ 105 -
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Mathematics and Statistics
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28 completers $65,700 Mathematics ✕ 28 $65,700
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
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69 completers - Natural Sciences ✕ 2 - International/Global Studies ✕ 62 $42,400 Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) ✕ 5 -
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
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32 completers $38,600 Philosophy ✕ 31 $38,600 Islamic Studies ✕ 1 -
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Theology and Religious Vocations
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3 completers - Theology/Theological Studies ✕ 3 -
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Physical Sciences
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23 completers - Chemistry ✕ 19 - Geology/Earth Science ✕ 1 - Physics ✕ 3 -
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Psychology
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238 completers $40,800 Psychology ✕ 127 $40,800 Applied Psychology ✕ 111 -
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting
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6 completers - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies ✕ 6 -
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Social Sciences
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471 completers - Social Sciences ✕ 1 - Economics ✕ 7 $65,800 Econometrics and Quantitative Economics ✕ 324 - Political Science and Government ✕ 113 $44,600 Sociology ✕ 26 $43,000
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Visual and Performing Arts
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27 completers - Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts ✕ 2 - Film/Cinema/Video Studies ✕ 3 - Fine/Studio Arts ✕ 6 - Art History, Criticism and Conservation ✕ 14 - Music ✕ 2 -
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
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95 completers - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse ✕ 95 $66,500
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Business
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566 completers - Business Administration and Management ✕ 8 $59,100 Operations Management and Supervision ✕ 3 - Business Administration, Management and Operations (other) ✕ 22 - Accounting ✕ 127 $64,900 Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies ✕ 49 - Finance ✕ 209 $68,500 Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods (other) ✕ 112 - Marketing/Marketing Management ✕ 36 $57,700
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
History
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44 completers -
History ✕ 44 $39,300 Total 2,391
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
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2 completers - Near and Middle Eastern Studies ✕ 2 -
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Computer and Information Sciences
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23 completers - Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance ✕ 23 -
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Education
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270 completers - Curriculum and Instruction ✕ 65 $49,500 Educational Leadership and Administration ✕ 77 $45,400 Higher Education/Higher Education Administration ✕ 34 - Educational/Instructional Technology ✕ 7 - Educational Statistics and Research Methods ✕ 4 - Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement ✕ 9 - International and Comparative Education ✕ 6 - Special Education and Teaching ✕ 23 $49,400 Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services ✕ 0 - Elementary Education and Teaching ✕ 19 - Early Childhood Education and Teaching ✕ 4 - English/Language Arts Teacher Education ✕ 8 - Mathematics Teacher Education ✕ 4 - Biology Teacher Education ✕ 1 - Chemistry Teacher Education ✕ 1 - History Teacher Education ✕ 6 - Physics Teacher Education ✕ 1 - Spanish Language Teacher Education ✕ 1 -
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
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10 completers - Linguistics ✕ 0 - French Language and Literature ✕ 1 - Italian Language and Literature ✕ 3 - Spanish Language and Literature ✕ 5 - Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics ✕ 1 - Latin Language and Literature ✕ 0 -
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Legal Studies
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12 completers - Legal Professions and Studies (other) ✕ 12 -
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
English Language and Literature
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12 completers $38,100 English Language and Literature ✕ 12 $38,100
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
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2 completers - Biology/Biological Sciences ✕ 1 - Neuroscience ✕ 1 -
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Mathematics and Statistics
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67 completers - Mathematics ✕ 1 - Financial Mathematics ✕ 66 -
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
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9 completers - Data Analytics, General ✕ 9 -
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
✔ (1 completers)50 completers - Sport and Fitness Administration/Management ✔ 50 -
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
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24 completers - Philosophy ✕ 24 -
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Theology and Religious Vocations
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88 completers - Theology/Theological Studies ✕ 74 $42,800 Divinity/Ministry ✕ 14 - Pastoral Studies/Counseling ✕ 0 -
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Physical Sciences
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14 completers - Chemistry ✕ 2 - Geology/Earth Science ✕ 4 - Geophysics and Seismology ✕ 1 - Physics ✕ 7 -
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Psychology
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96 completers - Psychology ✕ 1 - Developmental and Child Psychology ✕ 95 - Counseling Psychology ✕ 0 -
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Human Services
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273 completers - Social Work ✕ 273 $47,200
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Social Sciences
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92 completers - Econometrics and Quantitative Economics ✕ 82 - Political Science and Government ✕ 5 - Sociology ✕ 5 -
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
✔ (1 completers)90 completers - Health/Health Care Administration/Management ✔ 34 - Mental Health Counseling/Counselor ✕ 0 - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse ✕ 56 $97,300
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Business
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320 completers - Business Administration and Management ✕ 209 $108,900 Organizational Leadership ✕ 60 - Accounting ✕ 6 $62,300 Finance ✕ 45 $109,000 Organizational Behavior Studies ✕ 0 -
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
History
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17 completers -
History ✕ 17 $50,700 Total 1,504
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Education
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55 completers - Curriculum and Instruction ✕ 6 - Educational Leadership and Administration ✕ 25 - Higher Education/Higher Education Administration ✕ 22 - Educational Evaluation and Research ✕ 2 -
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
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0 completers - French Language and Literature ✕ 0 - Spanish Language and Literature ✕ 0 -
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
English Language and Literature
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1 completers - English Language and Literature ✕ 1 -
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
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6 completers - Biology/Biological Sciences ✕ 4 - Neuroscience ✕ 2 -
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Mathematics and Statistics
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3 completers - Mathematics ✕ 3 - Financial Mathematics ✕ 0 -
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Philosophy and Religious Studies
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7 completers - Philosophy ✕ 7 -
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Theology and Religious Vocations
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20 completers - Religious Education ✕ 0 - Theology/Theological Studies ✕ 20 -
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Physical Sciences
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12 completers - Chemistry ✕ 9 - Physics ✕ 3 -
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Psychology
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14 completers - Developmental and Child Psychology ✕ 8 - Social Psychology ✕ 1 - Counseling Psychology ✕ 5 -
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Human Services
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5 completers - Social Work ✕ 5 -
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Social Sciences
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21 completers - Econometrics and Quantitative Economics ✕ 14 - Political Science and Government ✕ 5 - Sociology ✕ 2 -
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
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4 completers - Nursing Science ✕ 4 -
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Business
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9 completers - Accounting ✕ 2 - Finance ✕ 3 - Organizational Behavior Studies ✕ 4 -
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
History
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3 completers -
History ✕ 3 - Total 161
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Legal Studies
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341 completers - Law ✕ 341 -
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
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85 completers -
Nursing Practice ✕ 85 - Total 426
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Business
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0 completers -
Finance ✕ 0 - Total 0
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Education
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0 completers - Curriculum and Instruction ✕ 0 -
Program Available Online Number of Completers Average Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
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0 completers -
Nurse Anesthetist ✕ 0 - Total 0
