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Philosophy at Boston College

85 Bachelor's Degrees
22 Master's Degrees
7 Doctor's Degrees
Philosophy is one of the majors in the philosophy & religious studies program at Boston College.

We've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Boston College ranks in comparison to other schools with philosophy programs.

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Philosophy Degrees Available at Boston College

Boston College Philosophy Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for philosophy majors, Boston College came in at #6. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Philosophy Master’s Degree Schools 2
Best Philosophy Graduate Degree Schools 3
Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools 4
Best Philosophy Schools 6

Popularity of Philosophy at Boston College

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston College handed out 85 bachelor's degrees in philosophy. This is an increase of 29% over the previous year when 66 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 22 students received their master’s degree in philosophy from Boston College. This makes it the #4 most popular school for philosophy master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in philosophy in 2022, making the school the #8 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

How Much Do Philosophy Graduates from Boston College Make?

$47,345 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Philosophy Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

Philosophy majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Boston College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,345 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,618 for all philosophy bachelor's degree recipients.

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How Much Student Debt Do Philosophy Graduates from Boston College Have?

$78,281 Bachelor's Median Debt

Student Debt of Philosophy Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

While getting their bachelor's degree at Boston College, philosophy students borrow a median amount of $78,281 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $20,933 for all philosophy majors across the country.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Philosophy from Boston College Cost?

$67,680 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

Boston College Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

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 following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.

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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Boston College Philosophy Bachelor’s Program Diversity

During the 2021-2022 academic year, 85 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Boston College. About 48% were men and 52% were women.

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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, 53% 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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 14
Black or African American 4
Hispanic or Latino 10
White 45
Non-Resident Aliens 7
Other Races 5

Does Boston College Offer an Online BA in Philosophy?

Online degrees for the Boston College philosophy 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.

Boston College Philosophy Master’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 60% of philosophy master's degrees went to men and 40% went to women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 60% 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 philosophy.

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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

Boston College Philosophy Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the philosophy majors at Boston College.

Majors Similar to Philosophy

Related Major Annual Graduates
Religious Studies 2

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