by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this 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 17 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates Boston College as a strong choice for chemistry, coming in at #29 out of 384 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Schools | 29 of 384 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in Massachusetts | 5 of 17 |
| Best Chemistry Schools in the New England Region | 9 of 29 |
The following degree levels are granted in chemistry at Boston College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 19 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 9 |
During the most recent reporting year, Boston College handed out 19 bachelor’s degrees in chemistry.
Boston College is in the top 10% of the country for chemistry at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #5 out of 17 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 5 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 9 |
| Best Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 30 |
Chemistry majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from Boston College go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $68,817 a year. This is below $92,382, the median for all majors at Boston College.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Boston College, chemistry students borrow a median amount of $19,000 in student loans. This is higher than $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 |
Find out more about Boston College tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 37% of chemistry bachelor’s degrees went to men and 63% went to women.
The largest share of chemistry bachelor’s degree graduates at Boston College were White. Roughly 58% 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 chemistry.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 2 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Boston College. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Chemistry | 2 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Chemistry | 9 |
