by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. In addition, we cover how Boston College ranks in comparison to other schools with theology programs.
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The theology major at Boston College is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Theological & Ministerial Studies. 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 20 bachelor's degrees in theological & ministerial studies. This is an increase of 150% over the previous year when 8 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 96 students received their master’s degree in theology from Boston College. This makes it the #16 most popular school for theology master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 6 students received their doctoral degrees in theology in 2022, making the school the #52 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
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 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 75% of theology bachelor's degrees went to men and 25% 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, 70% 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 theology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 14 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the Boston College theology 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.
Theology majors graduating with a master's degree from Boston College make a median salary of $49,117 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all theology graduates with a master's is $48,372.
Of the 74 theology students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Boston College, about 53% were men and 47% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston College with a master's in theology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 35 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 21 |
| Other Races | 9 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the theology majors at Boston College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Religious Education | 1 |
| Pastoral Counseling & Specialized Ministries | 1 |
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