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. We've also included details on how Boston College ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in physics.
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The physics major at Boston College is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Physics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston College handed out 14 bachelor's degrees in physics. This is a decrease of 7% over the previous year when 15 degrees were handed out.
In addition, 4 students received their doctoral degrees in physics in 2022, making the school the #122 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. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 14 students earned a bachelor's degree in physics from Boston College. About 29% of these graduates were women and the other 71% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston College with a bachelor's in physics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Online degrees for the Boston College physics 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the physics majors at Boston College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 39 |
| Geological & Earth Sciences | 4 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.