by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how Boston College ranks in comparison to other schools with history programs.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for history majors, Boston College came in at #15. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 10 |
| Best History Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 12 |
| Best History Graduate Degree Schools | 13 |
| Best History Schools | 15 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston College handed out 63 bachelor's degrees in history. This is a decrease of 22% over the previous year when 81 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 5 students received their master’s degree in history from Boston College. This makes it the #181 most popular school for history master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in history in 2022, making the school the #47 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
History majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Boston College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $41,341 a year. This is higher than $31,217, which is the national median for all history bachelor's degree recipients.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Boston College was $602 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,410 | $66,410 |
| Fees | $1,270 | $1,270 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,475 | $18,475 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 63 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in history from Boston College. About 51% were men and 49% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Boston College are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 71% of students 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 | 4 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 45 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Boston College does not offer an online option for its history bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Boston College Online Learning page.
History majors graduating with a master's degree from Boston College make a median salary of $51,624 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all history graduates with a master's is $44,930.
Of the 11 history students who graduated with a master's degree in 2021-2022 from Boston College, about 36% were men and 64% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 73% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston College with a master's in history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the history majors at Boston College.
More about our data sources and methodologies.