by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Boston College. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #1 out of 24 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Boston College as a strong choice for nursing, placing at #21 out of 1,956 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Schools | 21 of 1,956 |
| Best Nursing Schools in Massachusetts | 1 of 41 |
| Best Nursing Schools in the New England Region | 2 of 96 |
The table below lists every degree level available for nursing at Boston College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 95 |
| Master’s | 56 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boston College handed out 95 bachelor’s degrees in nursing.
Boston College is among the very best schools in the country for nursing at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 24 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 1 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 1 |
| Best Nursing Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 21 |
Nursing graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Boston College report a median salary of $97,749 a year. This is above $92,382, the median for all majors at Boston College.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Boston College, nursing students accumulate a median of $13,250 in student loans. This is below $18,101, the typical median for all majors at Boston College.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,530 | $69,400 |
| Fees | $1,302 | $1,302 |
Learn more about Boston College tuition and fees.
In the most recent graduating class, 4% of nursing bachelor’s degrees went to men and 96% went to women.
The largest share of nursing bachelor’s degree graduates at Boston College were White. Approximately 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston College with a bachelor’s in nursing.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Boston College conferred 95 bachelor’s degrees in registered nursing/registered nurse recently — 96% to women and 4% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (69%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Boston College. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Nursing | 56 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Nursing | 4 |
