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. Also, learn how Boston College ranks among other schools offering degrees in economics.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for economics majors, Boston College came in at #18. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston College handed out 344 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 8% over the previous year when 372 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 67 students received their master’s degree in economics from Boston College. This makes it the #18 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #67 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of economics students who receive their bachelor's degree at Boston College is $72,099. This is higher than $51,722, which is the national median for all economics bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Boston College, economics students borrow a median amount of $80,974 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $39,273 for all economics majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the economics program at Boston College is $853 per month.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Boston College was $602 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 344 students earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Boston College. About 35% of these graduates were women and the other 65% were men.
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, 53% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 44 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 183 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 62 |
| Other Races | 25 |
Online degrees for the Boston College economics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Boston College Online Learning page.
Graduates of the master's economics program at Boston College make a median salary of $74,067. This is less than what their typical peers from other schools make. Their median salary is $74,330.
Of the 82 students who graduated with a Master’s in economics from Boston College in 2022, 71% were men and 29% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston College with a master's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 29 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 44 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at Boston College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 173 |
| Sociology | 55 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.