History at Boston College
What traits are you looking for in a school for History, take a look at what Boston College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Boston College is in Chestnut Hill, MA.
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Online Class Availability at Boston College
Online coursework is an option at Boston College. Among 15,432 students, 732 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,039 (13%) took at least some classes online.
History Rankings at Boston College
Rankings can help you compare Boston College’s History program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #1 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #1 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #3 of 618 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #28 of 28 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #55 of 58 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #599 of 615 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #1 of 28 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #1 of 58 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #3 of 618 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #28 of 28 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #55 of 58 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #599 of 615 |
Earnings for History Graduates from Boston College
Graduates of Boston College’s History program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $47,370 |
| 2 years | $44,678 |
| 3 years | $42,186 |
| 4 years | $57,909 |
| 5 years | $71,778 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, History graduates from Boston College take home a median $57,909, compared with $92,382 for all Boston College graduates — about 37% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for History graduates from Boston College is $19,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for History Graduates
Those who complete History program at Boston College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for History majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Museum Technicians and Conservators | $96,273 |
| Managers, All Other | $95,684 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.