Mathematics & Statistics at Boston College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Mathematics & Statistics, you may want to check out the program at Boston College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Boston College is located in Chestnut Hill, MA.
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Online & Distance Learning 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.
Mathematics & Statistics Rankings at Boston College
Use these rankings to compare Boston College’s Mathematics & Statistics program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #2 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #4 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #16 of 513 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #20 of 21 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #40 of 44 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #487 of 508 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #2 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #4 of 44 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #16 of 513 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #20 of 21 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #40 of 44 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #487 of 508 |
Earnings for Mathematics & Statistics Graduates from Boston College
Students who complete Boston College’s Mathematics & Statistics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $61,790 |
| 2 years | $70,596 |
| 3 years | $76,662 |
| 4 years | $98,946 |
| 5 years | $113,093 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Mathematics & Statistics graduates from Boston College take home a median $98,946, compared with $92,382 for all Boston College graduates — about 7% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Mathematics & Statistics graduates from Boston College is $18,025.
Best-Paid Careers for Mathematics & Statistics Graduates
Graduates of the Mathematics & Statistics program at Boston College work across a variety of fields. Here are the highest-paying careers for Mathematics & Statistics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Financial Quantitative Analysts | $126,371 |
| Bioinformatics Technicians | $121,896 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
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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