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 international studies.
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Boston College is in the top 10% of the country for international studies. More specifically it was ranked #7 out of 91 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best International Studies Schools | 7 |
| Best International Studies Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 7 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Boston College handed out 83 bachelor's degrees in international studies. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 86 degrees were handed out.
The median salary of international studies students who receive their bachelor's degree at Boston College is $51,371. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $32,819 for all international studies bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Boston College paid an average of $602 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is 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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For the most recent academic year available, 25% of international studies bachelor's degrees went to men and 75% went to women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 61% 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 international studies.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 6 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 51 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 5 |
Boston College does not offer an online option for its international studies 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 international studies majors at Boston College.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Natural Sciences | 3 |
| Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 |
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