by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Boston College. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #5 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Boston College highly for philosophy, coming in at #40 out of 182 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Schools | 40 of 182 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in Massachusetts | 5 of 10 |
| Best Philosophy Schools in the New England Region | 10 of 18 |
The following degree levels are granted in philosophy at Boston College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 71 |
| Master’s | 24 |
| Doctoral | 7 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston College conferred 71 bachelor’s degrees in philosophy.
Boston College is among the very best schools in the country for philosophy at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #5 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 5 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 9 |
| Best Philosophy Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 38 |
Philosophy majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Boston College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $47,768 a year. This is lower than $92,382, the median for all majors at Boston College.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Boston College, philosophy students borrow a median amount of $18,000 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, 65% of philosophy bachelor’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The majority of philosophy bachelor’s degree graduates at Boston College are White. Roughly 51% 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 philosophy.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8 |
| White | 36 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Graduate study is also available at Boston College. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Philosophy | 24 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Philosophy | 7 |
