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Psychology at Boston College

We'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, and more. We've also included details on how Boston College ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in psychology.

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• Available Degrees
• Rankings
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Psychology Degrees Available at Boston College

• Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology
• Master’s Degree in Psychology
• Doctorate Degree in Psychology

Boston College Psychology Rankings

Ranked at #10 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 Psychology Master’s Degree Schools	5
Best Psychology Graduate Degree Schools	7
Best Psychology Schools	10
Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools	13

Popularity of Psychology at Boston College

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston College handed out 253 bachelor's degrees in psychology. This is a decrease of 48% over the previous year when 490 degrees were handed out.

In 2022, 18 students received their master’s degree in psychology from Boston College. This makes it the #391 most popular school for psychology master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 9 students received their doctoral degrees in psychology in 2022, making the school the #211 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

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

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 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

Learn more about Boston College tuition and fees.

Boston College Psychology Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 253 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in psychology from Boston College in 2022, 24% were men and 76% were 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	27
Black or African American	15
Hispanic or Latino	43
White	126
Non-Resident Aliens	27
Other Races	15

Does Boston College Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Psychology?

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.

Boston College Psychology Master’s Program Diversity

For the most recent academic year available, 43% of psychology master's degrees went to men and 57% went to 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	3
Non-Resident Aliens	3
Other Races	1

Psychology Student Diversity at Boston College

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

Psychology Majors

Psychology 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
Clinical, Counseling & Applied Psychology	146
General Psychology	115
Child Development & Psychology	14

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Harvey D. Egan under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.