by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in economics at Boston College. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #3 out of 4 schools (Doctoral 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 #36 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 36 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 |
During the most recent reporting year, Boston College conferred 82 master’s degrees in economics.
Boston College holds a strong position among schools offering economics at the master’s level. In particular it placed #6 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 6 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 9 |
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 56 |
The full-time graduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $69,600 | $69,600 |
| Fees | $305 | $305 |
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Among recent graduates, 63% of economics master’s degrees went to men and 37% went to women.
The majority of economics master’s degree graduates at Boston College were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 51% 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 master’s in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 30 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 42 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Boston College conferred 82 master’s degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 37% to women and 63% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (51%).
During the most recent reporting year, Boston College conferred 14 doctoral degrees in economics.
Boston College ranks competitively among schools offering economics at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #3 out of 4 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 3 |
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 5 |
| Best Economics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 30 |
In the most recent graduating class, 43% of economics doctoral degrees went to men and 57% went to women.
The majority of economics doctoral degree graduates at Boston College were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 93% 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 doctoral in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Boston College conferred 14 doctoral completions in econometrics and quantitative economics in the latest year of data — 57% to women and 43% to men. Most of these graduates identified as Non-Resident Alien (93%).
Undergraduate study is also available at Boston College. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Economics | 364 |