by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Boston College ranks among other schools offering degrees in area studies.
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The area studies major at Boston College is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Area Studies. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston College handed out 3 bachelor's degrees in area studies. This is an increase of 200% over the previous year when 1 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 1 students received their master’s degree in area studies from Boston College. This makes it the #83 most popular school for area studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Boston College paid an average of $602 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-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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The area studies program at Boston College awarded 3 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 67% of these degrees went to men with the other 33% going to women.
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, 67% 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 area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Boston College does not offer an online option for its area studies 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.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in area studies from Boston College in 2022 were men.
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, 100% 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 area studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the area studies majors at Boston College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Ethnic Studies | 7 |
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