Physics at Boston College
If you are interested in studying Physics, you may want to check out the program at Boston College. Get started with the following essential facts.
Boston College sits in Chestnut Hill, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 18 physics degrees were awarded at Boston College.
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Studying Online 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.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Below you’ll find the student demographics for Physics graduates at Boston College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Physics graduates at Boston College are 17% women (3) and 83% men (15).
Physics Bachelor’s Program at Boston College
Of the 8 bachelor’s physics graduates at Boston College, 12% were women (1) and 88% were men (7).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 5 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
| Unknown | 2 |
Physics Master’s Program at Boston College
Among the 7 master’s physics graduates at Boston College, 14% were women (1) and 86% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics master’s degree recipients at Boston College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 14% of Physics master’s degree recipients at Boston College, below the national average of 21%.*
Physics Doctoral Program at Boston College
Among the 3 doctoral physics graduates at Boston College, 33% were women (1) and 67% were men (2).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Physics doctoral degree recipients at Boston College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 1 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Physics Concentrations at Boston College
The Physics program at Boston College includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Physics | 18 |
Best-Paid Careers for Physics Graduates
Graduates of the Physics program at Boston College pursue many career paths. Below are the top-paying careers for Physics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Physicists | $111,776 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Physics Teachers, Postsecondary | $80,685 |
| 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.