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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for philosophy & religious studies majors, Boston College came in at #5. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Boston College handed out 71 bachelor's degrees in philosophy & religious studies. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 85 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 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 2021, making the school the #27 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy & religious studies majors at Boston College.
The philosophy & religious studies program at Boston College awarded 71 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 55% of these degrees went to men with the other 45% going to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% of 2021 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 philosophy & religious studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 39 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Of the 22 students who graduated with a Master’s in philosophy & religious studies from Boston College in 2021, 77% were men and 23% 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, 68% 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 | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 0 |
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 | 95 |
| Religious Studies | 5 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 755 |
| Communication & Journalism | 168 |
| Theology & Religious Vocations | 116 |
| English Language & Literature | 110 |
| History | 91 |
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