Boston College Reviews

  • 107 Reviews
  • Chestnut Hill (MA)
  • Annual Tuition: $64,176
92% of 107 students said this degree improved their career prospects
93% of 107 students said they would recommend this school to others
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Student & Graduate Reviews

Ryan Boorany
  • Reviewed: 6/17/2014
  • Degree: Business
"Big focus on consulting in the first year of the program but not a lot of recruiting from consulting firms"
Erika Andere
  • Reviewed: 4/15/2014
  • Degree: Social Work
"The program is academically rigorous and demanding, but you do learn and lot and they prepare you for a variety of future work placements. One aspect I disliked is that in the first year, you do not get an opportunity to really work where you want, or get more clinical expereince (as a mental health program might) since Boston employees only want second year interns. I almost attended USC's program, and while they are different and more expensive, I will admit their network is much better when it comes to this issue."
Samantha Kodak
  • Reviewed: 4/8/2014
  • Degree: Curriculum & Instruction
"I believe that the pros of this program are that each professor is a specialist in the courses he or she teaches. Therefore, I am learning the most from those who love the topics they teach about. Additionally, the campus is beautiful and well-resourced. The program is structured to be flexible and allow for various other time commitments such as full time jobs or part-time jobs. The cons are the cost. Over $36,000 for 30 credits seems to be a lot for a student paying entirely on their own. Additionally, the cost living any where near the campus is extremely high and difficult to manage."
Andee Peters-Kurtz
  • Reviewed: 3/16/2014
  • Degree: Social Work
"Pros- great graduate program. Several courses offered at flexible times."
Sarah Nitenson
  • Reviewed: 3/10/2014
  • Degree: History
"I am currently enrolled in the 5th year BA/MA program within the History department at Boston College. I loved my time as an undergraduate, so I was thrilled to be accepted to the 5th year program to spend another year with the BC history department. I feel that one of the biggest pros of this program is the opportunity to receive a Master's degree in just one year after undergraduate graduation. I feel that this is a very strong program and will be very valuable in my academic and professional life."
Lily VanDyk
  • Reviewed: 3/9/2014
  • Degree: Social Work
"The pros are the amazing teachers, material, and access to a variety of resources, groups, social gatherings, workshops. Negative points are the cost!"
Justin Beltz
  • Reviewed: 3/8/2014
  • Degree: MBA
"The Evening MBA program at the Boston College Carroll School of Management has been a great experience so far. After completing 44 of 56 credits, I can confidently say that the investment in an education with BC is worthwhile. The faculty have been top notch, the student body is very high caliber, and the curriculum is challenging. There are high profile guest speakers in some classes that really illustrate the concepts and context of the subject matter. The integrative courses also do a great job of cohesively bringing together the content of the core courses. Available elective courses cover a broad range of interests and facets of business. I really can't say enough good things about my experience with BC!"
Katherine Zhu
  • Reviewed: 2/18/2014
  • Degree: School Counseling
"I am in a Master's program for Mental health counseling at the BC's Lynch school of education. The quality of the faculty and the career resources available to Lynch school students is top-notch. In my case, the Lynch school was generous in its financial aid in providing merit funding, and I am aware of at least 2 fellowship programs for MA or M.Ed candidates that cover half or most of the tuition cost. That being said, I find the buildings and facilities for grad Education students to be lacking, and there is little or no guidance for housing (which is mostly off-campus) or non-academic events. The only grad students who are allowed to live on-campus are RAs. Grad students must pay for an annual permit to use the garages at BC, and most of my classmates as well as myself drive to campus."
Jessica Zikaras
  • Reviewed: 2/17/2014
  • Degree: Social Work
"The required courses all make sense and are relevant to what I need to know for my future career. I feel prepared to go into the workplace based on education in the classroom and internships I have been provided through my field education."
Katie Trodler
  • Reviewed: 2/16/2014
  • Degree: Education
"This is a great graduate program. I feel that they have a wide range of courses so that you are able to specialize in a specific area, even though this is only a master's program. The work load isn't too bad, although some professors are worse than others. The professors are really accessible, and are open to questions both in and out of class. Since the class size is not very big, you and your professors can get to know each other well. The professors are well qualified to teach these course. The only problem I have is that the language used in some of the courses is very hard to understand because it can be really scientific. Otherwise this is a great school and a great program."
Joshua Holewinski
  • Reviewed: 1/10/2014
  • Degree: Nursing
"It is a direct entry nurse practitioner program. As such it is fast paced and the workload is quite difficult to manage at times. Despite the workload I feel that I have learned a tremendous amount of material and have had an overall positive experience with my education so far."
Nina Banozic
  • Reviewed: 1/9/2014
  • Degree: Social Work
"Pros -The faculty is experienced and incredibly knowledgable about the field. They are so supportive! -Field Placement works very hard to find an internship that is a good match for you -Boston College has a strong Alumni Network -There are many interesting classes to choose from, courses abroad, two or three year programs--lots of flexibility Cons -No one likes public transportation but it's cheaper than buying a car! -Rent in the Boston area is pretty expensive -Some technology is outdated, such as course registration and no electronic links for references"
Nichole Werger
  • Reviewed: 1/9/2014
  • Degree: Nursing
"BC is a great program. I am completeing my Masters as a part time as I continue to work full time. The course load is to be expected of a grad school. The faculty is wonderful. As a PT person I do not feel they are very accomidating to part time school schedules even thought they have a part tme program."
Kelsey VanNostrand
  • Reviewed: 12/29/2013
  • Degree: Nursing
"The accelerated nursing program at Boston College has high expectations but prepares students well for a future nursing career."
Kaitlin Porter
  • Reviewed: 12/28/2013
  • Degree: Social Work
"There are several pros of the master of social work program at Boston College. It is a well developed program that takes advantage of the diverse educational backgrounds of students while preparing them to be quality social workers. The professors seem to overall be excellent at conveying the material to the student population as well having professional advice to give. The holistic approach of academics and field education lead to a greater understanding of the material. In particular for me, the graduate school of social work maintains a focus on the global context and an emphasis on cultural competency as a social worker. The main con for this graduate program is the cost. It is a great education with a huge price tag that can be hard to rectify when going into social services field."
Fae Frederick
  • Reviewed: 12/16/2013
  • Degree: Psychology
"Cons: Expensive tuition and no real interest from the college to help with it. Masters students aren't interviewed so sometimes some real duds get in. Pros: Excellent social justice education. You get the name/reputation."
Rowena Clarke
  • Reviewed: 12/3/2013
  • Degree: English
"This is a small program, which leads to both positive and negative impacts on student experience. You have incredible support from faculty and, often, close relationships with advisors and other faculty who are able to offer each student a huge amount of feedback and mentoring. On the other hand, because the program is small, there is less room for peer to peer support as there are often very few students working in similar areas. More general pros are: lively city with many universities and thus a constant stream of lectures, reading groups etc as well as opportunities for cross-institute study through the consortium or the grad consortium in Women's Studies; excellent teaching experience (including electives); enthusiastic undergrads; good financial support and a generally extremely supportive program that will go to bat for you."
gabrielle mason
  • Reviewed: 11/17/2013
  • Degree: Law
"Small classes but very expensive. If I am able to obtain a job in Big Law upon graduation, it will all be worth it!"
Tricia Santoro
  • Reviewed: 11/10/2013
  • Degree: Social Work
"I have had a great first year experience at Boston College. I was recently diagnosed with an auto-immune disease; the faculty and advisers have been nothing but supportive and helpful in my journey to wellness. The workload, while intense, is informative, relevant and extremely interesting. I love the interactive experience I have with professors and other students, and have learned a great deal about social work practice as well as myself. I have nothing bad to say about the Boston College Graduate School of Social Work. I am, however, struggling financially to pay for my undergraduate student loans as well as the impending graduate student loans I will have upon graduation in the Spring of 2015. I have worked very hard and would be truly grateful to receive any form of financial assistance."
Carlos Peralta
  • Reviewed: 10/10/2013
  • Degree: MBA
"Excellent school. Beautiful people and buildings. Incredible environment."