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. Also, learn how Boston College ranks among other schools offering degrees in compsci.
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Boston College is in the top 10% of the country for compsci. More specifically it was ranked #36 out of 405 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #6 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Computer Science Schools | 36 |
| Best Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 42 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston College handed out 117 bachelor's degrees in computer science. This is a decrease of 9% over the previous year when 128 degrees were handed out.
CompSci majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Boston College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $86,749 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $70,400 for all compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
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 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 117 students earned a bachelor's degree in compsci from Boston College. About 35% of these graduates were women and the other 65% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston College with a bachelor's in compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 57 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 16 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Online degrees for the Boston College compsci 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the compsci majors at Boston College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Information Science | 79 |
| Information Technology | 35 |
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