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. Its best result is a rank of #3 out of 20 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Boston College among the top schools in the country for economics, placing at #37 out of 471 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Schools | 37 of 471 |
| Best Economics Schools in Massachusetts | 5 of 22 |
| Best Economics Schools in the New England Region | 12 of 46 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in economics at Boston College, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 364 |
| Master’s | 82 |
| Doctoral | 14 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Boston College awarded 364 bachelor’s degrees in economics.
Boston College is in the top 5% of the country for economics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #3 out of 20 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts | 3 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region | 9 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 26 |
Economics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from Boston College earn a median of $93,934 a year. This is above $92,382, the median for all majors at Boston College.
To complete a bachelor’s at Boston College, economics graduates take on a median debt of $18,000 in student loans. This is lower than $18,101, the typical median for all majors at Boston College.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,530 | $69,400 |
| Fees | $1,302 | $1,302 |
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Among recent graduates, 65% of economics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The largest share of economics bachelor’s degree graduates at Boston College were White. Approximately 57% 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 economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 26 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 31 |
| White | 206 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 73 |
| Other Races | 22 |
Boston College granted 355 bachelor’s degrees in econometrics and quantitative economics recently — 35% to women and 65% to men. The largest share of these graduates were White (57%).
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Boston College. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Economics | 82 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Economics | 14 |
