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 finance programs.
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Ranked at #3 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Boston College is in the top 1% of the country for finance students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston College handed out 332 bachelor's degrees in finance & financial management. This is a decrease of 5% over the previous year when 348 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 49 students received their master’s degree in finance from Boston College. This makes it the #25 most popular school for finance master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in finance in 2022, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Finance majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Boston College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $82,495 a year. This is higher than $53,649, which is the national median for all finance bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Boston College, finance students borrow a median amount of $86,655 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $34,962 for all finance majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the finance program at Boston College is $919 per month.
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Managing and quantifying money is at the heart of the online bachelor's degree in finance at SNHU. You'll learn the fundamentals of investments, address key managerial issues, examine ethics from every angle and build the skillset to be a player in the multidimensional business marketplace.
Prepare to advance your current career in finance with Southern New Hampshire University's online Master's in Finance degree program.
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. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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 332 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in finance from Boston College in 2022, 73% were men and 27% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 64% 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 finance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 28 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 |
| White | 211 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 27 |
| Other Races | 25 |
Boston College does not offer an online option for its finance 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.
Finance majors graduating with a master's degree from Boston College make a median salary of $117,278 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all finance graduates with a master's is $77,650.
Of the 52 students who graduated with a Master’s in finance from Boston College in 2022, 83% were men and 17% were women.
The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at Boston College are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 73% 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 master's in finance.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 38 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the finance majors at Boston College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 363 |
| Accounting | 174 |
| Marketing | 122 |
| Management Sciences & Quantitative Methods | 110 |
| Entrepreneurial Studies | 41 |
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