by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Boston College ranks among other schools offering degrees in is.
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Boston College is in the top 10% of the country for is. More specifically it was ranked #11 out of 157 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Information Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 6 |
| Best Information Science Schools | 11 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston College handed out 79 bachelor's degrees in information science. This is a decrease of 23% over the previous year when 102 degrees were handed out.
IS majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Boston College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $80,731 a year. This is higher than $58,651, which is the national median for all is bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at Boston College paid an average of $602 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $66,410 | $66,410 |
| Fees | $1,270 | $1,270 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $18,475 | $18,475 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 |
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Of the 79 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Information Science from Boston College in 2021-2022, 49% were men and 51% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 54% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Boston College with a bachelor's in is.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Boston College does not offer an online option for its is bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Boston College Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the is majors at Boston College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | 117 |
| Information Technology | 35 |
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