by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the graduate program in psychology at Boston College. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. It ranks as high as #2 out of 26 schools (Master’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Boston College as a strong choice for psychology, ranked #4 out of 1,523 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Schools | 4 of 1,523 |
| Best Psychology Schools in Massachusetts | 1 of 55 |
| Best Psychology Schools in the New England Region | 1 of 117 |
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 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boston College awarded 96 master’s degrees in psychology.
Boston College is among the very best schools in the country for psychology at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 26 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 2 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 2 |
| Best Psychology Master’s Degree Schools | 7 |
Average full-time graduate tuition and fees are listed 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, 10% of psychology master’s degrees went to men and 90% went to women.
The largest share of psychology master’s degree graduates at Boston College are White. About 52% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 28 |
| Other Races | 6 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boston College conferred 14 doctoral degrees in psychology.
Boston College has not been ranked for psychology at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 29% of psychology doctoral degrees went to men and 71% went to women.
The largest share of psychology doctoral degree graduates at Boston College were Asian. Approximately 29% 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 psychology.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Boston College. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology | 266 |