Philosophy & Religious Studies at Boston College
If you plan to study Philosophy & Religious Studies, consider the program at Boston College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Boston College is located in Chestnut Hill, MA.
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Online & Distance Learning at Boston College
Many students take online classes at Boston College. Among 15,432 students, 732 (5%) studied exclusively online and 2,039 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Philosophy & Religious Studies Rankings at Boston College
Rankings can help you compare Boston College’s Philosophy & Religious Studies program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #3 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #4 of 18 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #10 of 10 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #18 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #29 of 213 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #195 of 208 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #3 of 10 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #4 of 18 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #10 of 10 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #18 of 18 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #29 of 213 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #195 of 208 |
Earnings for Philosophy & Religious Studies Graduates from Boston College
Students who complete Boston College’s Philosophy & Religious Studies program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $51,737 |
| 2 years | $29,238 |
| 3 years | $42,201 |
| 4 years | $47,768 |
| 5 years | $56,428 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates from Boston College report median earnings of $47,768, compared with $92,382 for all Boston College graduates — about 48% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Philosophy & Religious Studies graduates from Boston College stands at $18,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Philosophy & Religious Studies Graduates
Students who finish Philosophy & Religious Studies program at Boston College work across a variety of fields. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Philosophy & Religious Studies majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | $71,584 |
| Mathematicians | $66,238 |
| Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary | $47,517 |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | $40,564 |
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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