by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about graduate study in theological & ministerial studies at Boston College. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. At its best it places at #5 out of 32 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 theological & ministerial studies, coming in at #27 out of 147 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Schools | 27 of 147 |
The following degree levels are offered in theological & ministerial studies at Boston College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 12 |
| Master’s | 88 |
| Doctoral | 20 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boston College awarded 88 master’s degrees in theological & ministerial studies.
Boston College is a solid choice among schools offering theological & ministerial studies at the master’s level. Specifically, it ranked #29 out of 126 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Theological & Ministerial Studies Master’s Degree Schools | 29 |
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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Among recent graduates, 60% of theological & ministerial studies master’s degrees went to men and 40% went to women.
The majority of theological & ministerial studies master’s degree graduates at Boston College are White. Roughly 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 theological & ministerial studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
| White | 46 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 32 |
| Other Races | 3 |
Boston College awarded 74 master’s degrees in theology/theological studies recently — 38% to women and 62% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (47%).
Boston College awarded 14 master’s completions in divinity/ministry in the most recent reporting year — 50% to women and 50% to men. Most of these graduates identified as White (79%).
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Boston College conferred 20 doctoral degrees in theological & ministerial studies.
Boston College is a solid choice among schools offering theological & ministerial studies at the doctoral level. In particular it placed #5 out of 32 schools by College Factual.
In the most recent graduating class, 65% of theological & ministerial studies doctoral degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The majority of theological & ministerial studies doctoral degree graduates at Boston College are White. Approximately 45% 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 theological & ministerial studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Boston College conferred 20 doctoral degrees in theology/theological studies in the most recent reporting year — 35% to women and 65% to men. The most common background among these graduates was White (45%).
This field is also offered at the undergraduate level at Boston College. Annual undergraduate completions by level are shown below.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Theological & Ministerial Studies | 12 |