Computer & Information Sciences at Boston College
If you are interested in studying Computer & Information Sciences, consider the program at Boston College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Boston College sits in Chestnut Hill, MA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Boston College
Distance learning is available at Boston College. Of 15,432 students, 732 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,039 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Computer & Information Sciences Rankings at Boston College
These rankings give you a sense of how Boston College’s Computer & Information Sciences program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #4 of 50 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #6 of 102 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #34 of 1,619 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #47 of 49 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #94 of 101 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1553 of 1,600 |
Earnings for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates from Boston College
Those who finish Boston College’s Computer & Information Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $82,961 |
| 2 years | $81,516 |
| 3 years | $100,757 |
| 4 years | $122,881 |
| 5 years | $141,790 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years out, Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Boston College report median earnings of $122,881, compared with $92,382 for all Boston College graduates — about 33% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Computer & Information Sciences graduates from Boston College stands at $18,250.
Top-Paying Careers for Computer & Information Sciences Graduates
Students who finish Computer & Information Sciences program at Boston College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Computer & Information Sciences majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Computer and Information Systems Managers | $175,079 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Health Informatics Specialists | $156,714 |
| Database Architects | $148,480 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Web Developers | $125,527 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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