by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Boston College ranks in comparison to other schools with psychology programs.
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Ranked at #9 in College Factual's most recent rankings, Boston College is in the top 1% of the country for psychology students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best General Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best General Psychology Schools | 9 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston College handed out 114 bachelor's degrees in general psychology. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 127 degrees were handed out.
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Boston College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $44,760 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $31,484 for all psychology bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Boston College, psychology students borrow a median amount of $77,795 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $25,532 for all psychology majors across the country.
The typical student loan payment of a bachelor's degree student from the psychology program at Boston College is $711 per month.
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 average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are 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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For the most recent academic year available, 34% of psychology bachelor's degrees went to men and 66% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston College with a bachelor's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23 |
| White | 52 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the Boston College psychology 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.
All of the 1 students who graduated with a Master’s in psychology from Boston College in 2022 were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston College with a master's in psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the psychology majors at Boston College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology | 146 |
| Child Development & Psychology | 14 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.