by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Boston College. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Boston College highly for history, ranked #6 out of 622 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 6 of 622 |
| Best History Schools in Massachusetts | 2 of 28 |
| Best History Schools in the New England Region | 3 of 58 |
The table below lists every degree level granted in history at Boston College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 57 |
| Master’s | 17 |
| Doctoral | 3 |
The history field at Boston College covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| History | 77 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston College conferred 57 bachelor’s degrees in history.
Boston College is among the very best schools in the country for history at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 1 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 1 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1 |
History graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Boston College earn a median of $57,909 a year. This is below $92,382, the median for all majors at Boston College.
To complete a bachelor’s at Boston College, history graduates take on a median debt of $19,000 in student loans. This is above $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 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 60% of history bachelor’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The largest share of history bachelor’s degree graduates at Boston College are White. Roughly 74% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 42 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Graduate study is also available at Boston College. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in History | 17 |
| Doctoral Degrees in History | 3 |
