by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Boston College ranks in comparison to other schools with accounting programs.
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Ranked at #10 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Boston College is in the top 1% of the country for accounting students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Accounting Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best Accounting Schools | 10 |
| Best Accounting Master’s Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best Accounting Graduate Degree Schools | 16 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston College handed out 123 bachelor's degrees in accounting. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 121 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 31 students received their master’s degree in accounting from Boston College. This makes it the #172 most popular school for accounting master’s degree candidates in the country.
The median salary of accounting students who receive their bachelor's degree at Boston College is $75,512. This is higher than $53,483, which is the national median for all accounting bachelor's degree recipients.
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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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 123 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in accounting from Boston College. About 69% were men and 31% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 65% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston College with a bachelor's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 80 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 12 |
Boston College does not offer an online option for its accounting 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.
Of the 51 students who graduated with a Master’s in accounting from Boston College in 2022, 29% were men and 71% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston College with a master's in accounting.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 33 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the accounting majors at Boston College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Finance & Financial Management | 388 |
| Business Administration & Management | 363 |
| Marketing | 122 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 110 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 41 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.