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International Studies at Boston College

International Studies at Boston College

If you are interested in studying International Studies, consider the program at Boston College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Boston College is located in Chestnut Hill, MA.

During the most recent reporting year, 73 international studies degrees were granted at Boston College.

Studying Online 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.

Earnings for International Studies Graduates from Boston College

Those who finish Boston College’s International Studies program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for International Studies at Boston College
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $39,636
2 years $42,682
3 years $55,849
4 years $60,157
5 years $81,227

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, International Studies graduates from Boston College report median earnings of $60,157, compared with $92,382 for all Boston College graduates — about 35% lower than the school-wide median.

International Studies earnings compared with all majors at Boston College

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for International Studies graduates from Boston College stands at $19,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the composition of International Studies graduates at Boston College, by degree type.

Program-wide, International Studies graduates at Boston College are 73% women (53) and 27% men (20).

International Studies Bachelor’s Program at Boston College

Among the 73 bachelor’s international studies graduates at Boston College, 73% were women (53) and 27% were men (20).

Boston College gender breakdown of International Studies Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of International Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston College.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 44
Hispanic / Latino 15
Black / African American 1
Asian 6
Two or More Races 4
International (Nonresident) 2
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of International Studies majors at Boston College

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of International Studies bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston College, lower than the national average of 44%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific International Studies Concentrations at Boston College

This International Studies program at Boston College offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
International/Global Studies 73

Top-Paying Careers for International Studies Graduates

Those who complete International Studies program at Boston College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for International Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Political Scientists $71,521
Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other $47,617

References

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