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Boston College is in the top 10% of the country for philosophy & religious studies. More specifically it was ranked #8 out of 100 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston College handed out 87 bachelor's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. This is an increase of 23% over the previous year when 71 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in philosophy & religious studies from Boston College. This makes it the #19 most popular school for philosophy & religious studies master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in philosophy & religious studies in 2022, making the school the #27 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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 philosophy & religious studies program at Boston College awarded 87 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 47% of these degrees went to men with the other 53% 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, 54% 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 philosophy & religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 47 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Online degrees for the Boston College philosophy & religious studies 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.
Of the 15 students who earned a master's degree in Philosophy & Religious Studies from Boston College in 2021-2022, 60% were men and 40% 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, 60% 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 philosophy & religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy & religious studies majors at Boston College.
Philosophy & Religious Studies 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 |
|---|---|
| Philosophy | 108 |
| Religious Studies | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 668 |
| Communication & Journalism | 188 |
| English Language & Literature | 112 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 111 |
| History | 76 |
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