by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Boston College. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. It ranks as high as #12 out of 34 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Boston College as a strong choice for physical sciences, coming in at #36 out of 535 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Schools | 36 of 535 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in Massachusetts | 5 of 18 |
| Best Physical Sciences Schools in the New England Region | 12 of 38 |
The table below lists every degree level available for physical sciences at Boston College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 28 |
| Master’s | 14 |
| Doctoral | 12 |
The physical sciences field at Boston College includes the following specific majors. Choose a major for its full rankings, popularity, and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Chemistry | 30 |
| Physics | 18 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 6 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston College awarded 28 bachelor’s degrees in physical sciences.
Boston College is in the top 10% of the country for physical sciences at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #12 out of 34 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 12 |
| Best Physical Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 36 |
Physical Sciences majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Boston College earn a median of $68,817 a year. This is below $92,382, the median for all majors at Boston College.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at Boston College, physical sciences students borrow a median amount of $19,000 in student loans. This is above $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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For the most recent academic year available, 50% of physical sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The largest share of physical sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at Boston College are White. Roughly 61% 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 physical sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 17 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 4 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Boston College. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Physical Sciences | 14 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Physical Sciences | 12 |
