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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for communication & journalism majors, Boston College came in at #16. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Communication & Journalism Schools | 16 |
| Best Communication & Journalism Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 16 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston College handed out 188 bachelor's degrees in communication & journalism. This is an increase of 12% over the previous year when 168 degrees were handed out.
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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. 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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Of the 188 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in communication & journalism from Boston College in 2022, 37% were men and 63% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% 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 communication & journalism.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 16 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 26 |
| White | 117 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Boston College does not offer an online option for its communication & journalism 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the communication & journalism majors at Boston College.
Communication & Journalism students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Communication & Media Studies | 188 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 668 |
| English Language & Literature | 112 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 111 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 110 |
| History | 76 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
