Below are the key facts about the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. See how Boston College ranks among other schools offering degrees in health professions.
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Boston College is in the top 10% of the country for health professions. Specifically, it ranked #14 out of 3,031 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
During the most recent reporting year, Boston College awarded 96 bachelor’s degrees in health professions.
Health Professions majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Boston College earn a median of $102,658 a year. This is above $92,382, the median for all majors at Boston College.
To complete a bachelor’s at Boston College, health professions students accumulate a median of $13,250 in student loans. This is below $18,101, the typical median for all majors at Boston College.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,530 | $69,400 |
| Fees | $1,302 | $1,302 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 4% of health professions bachelor’s degrees went to men and 96% went to women.
The majority of health professions bachelor’s degree graduates at Boston College are White. Approximately 69% 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 bachelor’s in health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 15 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 66 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Among recent graduates, 17% of health professions master’s degrees went to men and 83% went to women.
The largest share of health professions master’s degree graduates at Boston College are White. Roughly 56% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 9 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 50 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 8 |
For the most recent academic year available, 25% of health professions doctoral degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of health professions doctoral degree graduates at Boston College were White. Approximately 75% 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 health professions.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the health professions majors at Boston College.
This health professions program at Boston College includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Nursing | 240 |
| Health/Medical Admin Services | 34 |
| Public Health | 1 |