Psychology at Boston College
If you are interested in studying Psychology, take a look at what 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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Studying Online at Boston College
Distance learning is available at Boston College. Of 15,432 students, 732 (5%) studied exclusively online and 2,039 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Psychology Rankings at Boston College
Use these rankings to compare Boston College’s Psychology program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #1 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #1 of 116 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #3 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #52 of 52 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #108 of 113 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1439 of 1,472 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #1 of 54 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #1 of 116 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #3 of 1,496 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #52 of 52 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #108 of 113 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #1439 of 1,472 |
Earnings for Psychology Graduates from Boston College
Those who finish Boston College’s Psychology program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $38,876 |
| 2 years | $42,576 |
| 3 years | $51,115 |
| 4 years | $58,873 |
| 5 years | $71,925 |
Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Psychology graduates from Boston College earn a median of $58,873, compared with $92,382 for all Boston College graduates — about 36% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Psychology graduates from Boston College stands at $17,680.
Best-Paid Careers for Psychology Graduates
Students who finish Psychology program at Boston College work across a variety of fields. Here are the top-paying careers for Psychology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Training and Development Managers | $139,524 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| School Psychologists | $108,275 |
| Molecular and Cellular Biologists | $100,077 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
| Psychology Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,479 |
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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