by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. Also, learn how Boston College ranks among other schools offering degrees in chemistry.
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Boston College is in the top 10% of the country for chemistry. More specifically it was ranked #14 out of 243 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best Chemistry Schools | 14 |
| Best Chemistry Doctor’s Degree Schools | 15 |
| Best Chemistry Graduate Degree Schools | 17 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston College handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in chemistry. This is a decrease of 12% over the previous year when 17 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 6 students received their master’s degree in chemistry from Boston College. This makes it the #104 most popular school for chemistry master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 21 students received their doctoral degrees in chemistry in 2022, making the school the #42 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 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 |
Learn more about Boston College tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of chemistry bachelor's degrees went to men and 40% went 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, 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Boston College does not offer an online option for its chemistry 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.
The chemistry program at Boston College awarded 4 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 75% of these degrees went to men with the other 25% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston College with a master's in chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the chemistry majors at Boston College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Physics | 22 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.