by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about graduate study in history at Boston College. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 5 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Boston College highly for history, ranked #9 out of 624 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Schools | 9 of 624 |
| Best History Schools in Massachusetts | 3 of 28 |
| Best History Schools in the New England Region | 4 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 17 master’s degrees in history.
Boston College ranks competitively among schools offering history at the master’s level. In particular it placed #2 out of 5 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 2 |
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 3 |
| Best History Master’s Degree Schools | 7 |
Information about average full-time graduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $69,600 | $69,600 |
| Fees | $305 | $305 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 53% of history master’s degrees went to men and 47% went to women.
The majority of history master’s degree graduates at Boston College are White. Approximately 88% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 15 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 0 |
During the most recent reporting year, Boston College handed out 3 doctoral degrees in history.
Boston College has not been ranked for history at the doctoral level.
For the most recent academic year available, 33% of history doctoral degrees went to men and 67% went to women.
The majority of history doctoral degree graduates at Boston College are White. Approximately 100% 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 history.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Boston College. Here are the undergraduate award levels offered.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in History | 57 |