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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for history majors, Boston College came in at #15. 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 History Master’s Degree Schools | 10 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 12 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best History Schools | 15 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston College handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 81 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in history from Boston College. This makes it the #181 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #47 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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 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 |
Learn more about Boston College tuition and fees.
The history program at Boston College awarded 63 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 51% of these degrees went to men with the other 49% 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, 71% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Boston College history 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.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 11 history majors earned their master's degree from Boston College. Of these graduates, 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% 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 master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Boston College.
History 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 |
|---|---|
| History | 76 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 668 |
| Communication & Journalism | 188 |
| English Language & Literature | 112 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 111 |
| Philosophy & Religious Studies | 110 |
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