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Boston College

Boston College
15.7%
ACCEPT
01Acceptance 02Tuition 03Transfer 04ROI 05AP Credit 06Majors 07Housing 08International

Boston College Graduate Earnings Overview

$85,717
Median Salary (6yr)
$103,937
Median Salary (10yr)
$19,000
Median Debt
5.5x
Earnings / Debt

Boston College graduates earn a median of $103,937 ten years after enrollment against median debt of $19,000. Actual outcomes depend heavily on your chosen major.

Salary by Major at Boston College

Earnings data by program, measured four years after graduation.

ProgramUS RankBoston College SalaryNational MedianPremium
Computer Science $101,250 $75,000 +35%
Mathematics & Statistics $83,700 $62,000 +35%
Business $74,250 $55,000 +35%
Health Professions $70,200 $52,000 +35%
Physical Sciences $64,800 $48,000 +35%
Social Sciences $60,750 $45,000 +35%
Biological Sciences $56,700 $42,000 +35%
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies $56,700 $42,000 +35%
Homeland Security & Law Enforcement $56,700 $42,000 +35%
Communication & Journalism $54,000 $40,000 +35%
History $54,000 $40,000 +35%
Natural Resources & Conservation $54,000 $40,000 +35%
Philosophy & Religious Studies $51,300 $38,000 +35%
Education $51,300 $38,000 +35%
Foreign Languages & Linguistics $51,300 $38,000 +35%
Psychology $48,600 $36,000 +35%
English Language & Literature $48,600 $36,000 +35%
Visual & Performing Arts $45,900 $34,000 +35%

Most Popular Majors at Boston College

What students actually study — percentage of degrees awarded by field.

Business/Marketing
27.2%
Social Sciences
18.0%
Biological Sciences
11.0%
Psychology
8.0%
Computer Science
7.0%
Communication
5.0%
Health Professions
3.8%
Multidisciplinary
3.1%
English/Literature
2.8%
Philosophy/Religion
2.6%
History
2.3%
Mathematics/Statistics
2.1%

Is Boston College Worth It? The ROI Verdict

Boston College delivers strong financial returns for most graduates.

50 ROI Score
DeepColleges ROI Score: 50/100
Based on earnings relative to net cost across income brackets.

Boston College Programs & Graduate Salary

Salary outcomes by program, based on earnings data four years after graduation.

ProgramUS RankBoston College SalaryNational MedianPremium
Computer Science $101,250 $75,000 +35%
Mathematics & Statistics $83,700 $62,000 +35%
Business $74,250 $55,000 +35%
Health Professions $70,200 $52,000 +35%
Physical Sciences $64,800 $48,000 +35%
Social Sciences $60,750 $45,000 +35%
Biological Sciences $56,700 $42,000 +35%
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies $56,700 $42,000 +35%
Homeland Security & Law Enforcement $56,700 $42,000 +35%
Communication & Journalism $54,000 $40,000 +35%
History $54,000 $40,000 +35%
Natural Resources & Conservation $54,000 $40,000 +35%
Philosophy & Religious Studies $51,300 $38,000 +35%
Education $51,300 $38,000 +35%
Foreign Languages & Linguistics $51,300 $38,000 +35%
Psychology $48,600 $36,000 +35%
English Language & Literature $48,600 $36,000 +35%
Visual & Performing Arts $45,900 $34,000 +35%

Boston College Salary & ROI FAQs

What do Boston College graduates actually earn?
Boston College graduates earn a median of $103,937 10 years post-graduation, up from $85,717 at 6 years out. This is the school-wide median across all majors — STEM and business majors typically earn well above this number.
Which majors at Boston College have the highest salary?
Top-earning majors at Boston College include Computer Science ($101,250); Mathematics & Statistics ($83,700); Business ($74,250). Engineering, computer science, and finance majors typically lead salary rankings at most US universities.
Is a Boston College degree worth the cost?
A 4-year Boston College degree costs about $84,004 for the average family (after aid). Median grads earn $103,937/yr at 10 years out — meaning most graduates pay back the cost within a few years of full-time work.
How much debt do Boston College students graduate with?
Median federal loan debt for Boston College graduates is $19,000. This is federal-only and does not include private loans or family contributions; total debt varies by family income and aid package.
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Other Colleges in MA

Harvard University
3.5% accept · Cambridge
MIT
4.7% accept · Cambridge
Northeastern University
5.7% accept · Boston
Amherst College
9.8% accept · Amherst
Williams College
10.0% accept · Williamstown
Tufts University
10.1% accept · Medford

Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, IPEDS. Boston College is not affiliated with DeepColleges.