Economics at Boston College
If you are interested in studying Economics, 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.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 460 economics graduations were recorded at Boston College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Boston College
Online coursework is an option at Boston College. Of 15,432 students, 732 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,039 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Economics Rankings at Boston College
These rankings give you a sense of how Boston College’s Economics program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #4 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #9 of 46 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #21 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #32 of 466 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #41 of 45 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #444 of 463 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #4 of 22 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #9 of 46 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #21 of 21 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #32 of 466 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #41 of 45 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #444 of 463 |
Earnings for Economics Graduates from Boston College
Graduates of Boston College’s Economics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $64,785 |
| 2 years | $69,069 |
| 3 years | $77,978 |
| 4 years | $93,934 |
| 5 years | $112,774 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Economics graduates from Boston College earn a median of $93,934, compared with $92,382 for all Boston College graduates — about 2% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Economics graduates from Boston College comes in at $18,000.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of Economics graduates at Boston College, broken down by degree level.
Program-wide, Economics graduates at Boston College are 36% women (164) and 64% men (296).
Economics Bachelor’s Program at Boston College
Among the 364 bachelor’s economics degrees awarded at Boston College, 35% were women (126) and 65% were men (238).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 206 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 31 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 26 |
| Two or More Races | 10 |
| International (Nonresident) | 73 |
| Unknown | 12 |
Minority students account for 20% of Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston College, lower than the national average of 34%.*
Economics Master’s Program at Boston College
Of the 82 master’s economics degrees awarded at Boston College, 37% were women (30) and 63% were men (52).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics master’s degree recipients at Boston College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 30 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 42 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 11% of Economics master’s degree recipients at Boston College, lower than the national average of 14%.*
Economics Doctoral Program at Boston College
Among the 14 doctoral economics degrees awarded at Boston College, 57% were women (8) and 43% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Economics doctoral degree recipients at Boston College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 13 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Economics Concentrations at Boston College
The Economics program at Boston College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Economics | 9 |
| Quantitative Economics | 451 |
Top-Paying Careers for Economics Graduates
Graduates of the Economics program at Boston College work across a variety of fields. Below are the highest-paying careers for Economics graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | $124,518 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
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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