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Boston College is in the top 10% of the country for physical sciences. More specifically it was ranked #18 out of 260 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston College handed out 31 bachelor's degrees in physical sciences. This is a decrease of 6% over the previous year when 33 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 12 students received their master’s degree in physical sciences from Boston College. This makes it the #173 most popular school for physical sciences master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 25 students received their doctoral degrees in physical sciences in 2022, making the school the #82 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 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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Of the 31 physical sciences students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from Boston College, about 65% were men and 35% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 55% 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 bachelor's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Boston College does not offer an online option for its physical sciences 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.
In the 2021-2022 academic year, 6 students earned a master's degree in physical sciences from Boston College. About 17% of these graduates were women and the other 83% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston College with a master's in physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physical sciences majors at Boston College.
Physical Sciences 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 |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 39 |
| Physics | 22 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 325 |
| Mathematics & Statistics | 204 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 34 |
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