by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. We've also included details on how Boston College ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in biology.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for biology majors, Boston College came in at #12. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Biology Schools | 12 |
| Best General Biology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 12 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston College handed out 180 bachelor's degrees in general biology. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 231 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in biology from Boston College. This makes it the #368 most popular school for biology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in biology in 2022, making the school the #66 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of biology students who receive their bachelor's degree at Boston College is $38,592. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,337 for all biology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Boston College, biology students borrow a median amount of $83,607 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $27,650 for all biology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the biology program at Boston College is $665 per month.
Part-time undergraduates at Boston College paid an average of $602 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,410 | $66,410 |
| Fees | $1,270 | $1,270 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,475 | $18,475 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 |
Learn more about Boston College tuition and fees.
Of the 180 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in biology from Boston College in 2022, 47% were men and 53% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Boston College are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 58% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston College with a bachelor's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19 |
| White | 105 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 15 |
Boston College does not offer an online option for its biology bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Boston College Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in biology from Boston College in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston College with a master's in biology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the biology majors at Boston College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 96 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | 45 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.