Mathematics at Boston College
If you are interested in studying Mathematics, you may want to check out the program at Boston College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Boston College is in Chestnut Hill, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 67 mathematics graduations were recorded at Boston College.
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Online Class Availability at Boston College
Many students take online classes 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.
Mathematics Rankings at Boston College
These rankings give you a sense of how Boston College’s Mathematics program against other schools offering the same major.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #3 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #4 of 37 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #16 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #20 of 462 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #35 of 37 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #446 of 460 |
Earnings for Mathematics Graduates from Boston College
Students who complete Boston College’s Mathematics program earn the following amounts (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 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 graduates from Boston College comes in at $18,025.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the student demographics for Mathematics graduates at Boston College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Mathematics graduates at Boston College are 39% women (26) and 61% men (41).
Mathematics Bachelor’s Program at Boston College
Of the 63 bachelor’s mathematics degrees awarded at Boston College, 40% were women (25) and 60% were men (38).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mathematics bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 26 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 8 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 23 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Minority students account for 17% of Mathematics bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston College, below the national average of 33%.*
Mathematics Master’s Program at Boston College
Of the 1 master’s mathematics graduates at Boston College, 100% were women (1) and 0% were men (0).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mathematics master’s degree recipients at Boston College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Mathematics Doctoral Program at Boston College
Among the 3 doctoral mathematics degrees awarded at Boston College, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (3).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mathematics doctoral degree recipients at Boston College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
Minority students account for 33% of Mathematics doctoral degree recipients at Boston College, higher than the national average of 15%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Mathematics Concentrations at Boston College
The Mathematics program at Boston College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Mathematics | 67 |
Best-Paid Careers for Mathematics Graduates
Graduates of the Mathematics program at Boston College pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Mathematics majors, 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 |
| Bioinformatics Technicians | $121,896 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
| Clinical Data Managers | $99,475 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
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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