by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at Boston College. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #1 out of 48 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Boston College as a strong choice for psychology, ranked #2 out of 1,514 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 2 of 1,514 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Massachusetts | 1 of 55 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the New England Region | 1 of 116 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in psychology at Boston College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 266 |
| Master’s | 96 |
| Doctoral | 14 |
The psychology field at Boston College includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 156 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 116 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | 104 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston College handed out 266 bachelor’s degrees in psychology.
Boston College is among the very best schools in the country for psychology at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #1 out of 48 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 1 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 1 |
| Best Psychology Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 3 |
Psychology majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Boston College earn a median of $58,873 a year. This is below $92,382, the median for all majors at Boston College.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Boston College, psychology students borrow a median amount of $17,680 in student loans. This is below $18,101, the typical median for all majors at Boston College.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,530 | $69,400 |
| Fees | $1,302 | $1,302 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 15% of psychology bachelor’s degrees went to men and 85% went to women.
The majority of psychology bachelor’s degree graduates at Boston College are White. About 57% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 23 |
| Black or African American | 15 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28 |
| White | 152 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 35 |
| Other Races | 13 |
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 Psychology | 96 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Psychology | 14 |
