Boston College Rankings by Salary Score™
Bachelor's
Master's
Salary and Debt by Major at Boston College
We calculated a Salary Score for each of Boston College's programs by comparing program-specific median alumni earnings to median alumni earnings for the same program across all schools that provide this data. This way, students can compare the relative salary strength of a specific major at Boston College to the same major at other schools. A school's overall score by level is based on the school's by-program performance weighted by student enrollment in each program. Data is sourced from the December 2020 release of the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and reflects median alumni debt upon graduation and median alumni earnings in the year after graduation for students who received federal financial aid. Debt and salary numbers are shown rounded to the nearest $10.
Salary Score ™ for BC Bachelor's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $17,500 | $70,680 | |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | $17,500 | $25,190 | |
| Biology, General | $17,500 | $35,060 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $15,500 | $64,000 | |
| Chemistry | $15,500 | $39,930 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | $16,500 | $42,680 | |
| Communication and Media Studies | $16,500 | $50,110 | |
| Computer Science | $17,500 | $91,740 | |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | Not Reported | $30,770 | |
| Economics | $16,500 | $68,640 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $17,500 | $43,800 | |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | $17,500 | $81,700 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $16,500 | $75,410 | |
| Fine and Studio Arts | Not Reported | $40,490 | |
| History | $18,000 | $41,410 | |
| Information Science/Studies | $17,500 | $71,020 | |
| International/Global Studies | $17,000 | $40,140 | |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $16,500 | $64,200 | |
| Marketing | $17,000 | $60,230 | |
| Mathematics | $17,500 | $61,810 | |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $17,500 | $37,570 | |
| Philosophy | $16,500 | $43,800 | |
| Political Science and Government | $17,000 | $42,680 | |
| Psychology, General | $17,000 | $40,470 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $14,500 | $71,140 | |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | Not Reported | $47,260 | |
| Sociology | $16,820 | $43,430 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $17,500 | $46,090 | |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $17,500 | $42,120 |
Salary Score ™ for BC Master's Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $20,500 | $67,530 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $46,710 | $115,060 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | $20,500 | $51,360 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | $30,750 | $51,270 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | $32,340 | $43,130 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $32,500 | $92,630 | |
| History | Not Reported | $46,790 | |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $51,250 | $46,170 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $52,070 | $99,420 | |
| Social Work | $50,450 | $49,180 | |
| Special Education and Teaching | $20,500 | $52,110 | |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Not Reported | $43,050 | |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $27,140 | $52,460 | |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $26,240 | $46,090 |
Salary Score ™ for BC Doctoral Degrees
| Field of Study | Employment Rate | Median Debt | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | Not Reported | $69,340 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Not Reported | $84,650 | |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Not Reported | $117,570 | |
| Law | $109,260 | $91,740 |
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Boston College's FT MBA was an amazing experience. The analytics-focused curriculum enabled me to thrive in both a finance internship as well as my current consumer research career. The college helps place nearly every student in an internship. The teaching and staff are excellent. Global respect for the program is high. Could not recommend more.
Boston College is an excellent college with a diversity of thought and a (decently) diverse student body. However, I wouldn't recommend it to every student. There is certainly a "type" of student: white, affluent, from a private high school, interested in business, and slightly conservative. The size of the student body makes it very possible to find people outside of this type, as I did in my time at the school. It can be a trouble though, and requires effort and looking into clubs and student associations.... Read More