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.
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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):
| 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.
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).
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 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
- 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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