by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Boston College. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 20 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Boston College among the top schools in the country for economics, placing at #37 out of 471 schools nationally.Ranking Rank Best Economics Schools 37 of 471 Best Economics Schools in Massachusetts 5 of 22 Best Economics Schools in the New England Region 12 of 46
The table below lists every degree level offered in economics at Boston College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.Degree Level Annual Graduates Bachelor’s 364 Master’s 82 Doctoral 14
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston College awarded 364 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Boston College is in the top 5% of the country for economics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
Economics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Boston College earn a median of $93,934 a year. This is above $92,382, the median for all majors at Boston College.
To complete a bachelor’s at Boston College, economics graduates take on a median debt of $18,000 in student loans. This is lower than $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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Among recent graduates, 65% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Boston College were White. Approximately 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 206 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 73 |
| Other Races | 22 |
Boston College granted 355 bachelor’s degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 35% to women and 65% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (57%).
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 Economics 82 Doctoral Degrees in Economics 14
