Physical Sciences at Boston College
If you are interested in studying Physical Sciences, you may want to check out the program at Boston College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Boston College is in Chestnut Hill, MA.
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Online Class Availability at Boston College
Distance learning is available at Boston College. Among 15,432 students, 732 (5%) studied exclusively online and 2,039 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Earnings for Physical Sciences Graduates from Boston College
Students who complete Boston College’s Physical Sciences program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 2 years | $60,306 |
| 4 years | $68,817 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Physical Sciences graduates from Boston College take home a median $68,817, compared with $92,382 for all Boston College graduates — about 26% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Physical Sciences graduates from Boston College comes in at $19,000.
Best-Paid Careers for Physical Sciences Graduates
Graduates of the Physical Sciences program at Boston College pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Physical Sciences graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Computer Occupations, All Other | $159,837 |
| Document Management Specialists | $147,490 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Information Security Engineers | $142,543 |
| Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $140,795 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Information Technology Project Managers | $124,655 |
| Blockchain Engineers | $123,667 |
| Digital Forensics Analysts | $119,226 |
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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