Student Outcomes
- Graduation Rate (4-year)
- 91.0%
- Graduation Rate (6-year)
- 91.0%
- Retention Rate
- 95.4%
- Median Earnings (10 years after entry)
- $103,937
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $19,000
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
- 13:1
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 90.7%
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $201/mo
Earnings by Major
Top programs ranked by median earnings
| Program | Level | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Master | $117,572 | $41,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master | $115,060 | $55,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | $111,435 | |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master | $100,439 | $63,861 |
| Law. | Doctoral | $93,588 | $123,000 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor | $84,100 | $18,000 |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor | $76,460 | $16,803 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Doctoral | $76,460 | |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor | $75,518 | $18,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor | $71,015 | $13,000 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor | $70,596 | $18,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor | $69,937 | $18,000 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Doctoral | $69,338 | |
| Chemistry. | Doctoral | $69,338 | |
| Economics. | Bachelor | $69,069 | $18,000 |
Outcomes Overview
Boston College graduates enter the workforce with strong earning potential, collecting a median salary of $103,937 ten years post-graduation. The typical graduate carries just $19,000 in debt with monthly payments of $201, creating a manageable debt-to-earnings ratio of roughly 18%. Those monthly payments represent only 2.3% of median earnings, well below concerning levels. The school's 95.6% employment rate reflects its strong alumni network and reputation among Boston-area employers in finance, consulting, and healthcare. Many Eagles leverage the Jesuit emphasis on service to enter nonprofit work or education. With 90.74% of borrowers successfully repaying loans and graduates earning above national averages across multiple time periods, Boston College delivers a strong return on investment.