Boston College
Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts · Private, nonprofit · 10,085 undergraduates
All 45 programs with reported earnings leave graduates out-earning a typical Massachusetts high-school graduate (about $41,044/yr). Another 80 programs did not have enough data to judge.
What families actually pay
| Family income | Net price per year |
|---|---|
| Under $30k | $4,284 |
| $30k to $48k | $7,304 |
| $48k to $75k | $13,112 |
| $75k to $110k | $19,999 |
| $110k and up | $60,308 |
| All families (average) | $41,704 |
Net price is the yearly cost after grants and scholarships, by family income (College Scorecard). Credit: TuitionTracker.
Program earnings vs a high-school graduate
| Program | Credential | Median earnings | vs HS grad | Verdict | Median debt | Payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $121,337 | +$80,293 | clears the bar | $18,000 | 0.2 yrs |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | Bachelor's Degree | $147,746 | +$106,702 | clears the bar | $18,000 | 0.2 yrs |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $152,252 | +$111,208 | clears the bar | $55,000 | 0.5 yrs |
| Law | First Professional Degree | $190,940 | +$149,896 | clears the bar | $123,000 | 0.8 yrs |
| Social Work | Master's Degree | $71,957 | +$30,913 | clears the bar | $51,250 | 1.7 yrs |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $83,586 | +$42,542 | clears the bar | $18,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $83,614 | +$42,570 | clears the bar | $19,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's Degree | $86,537 | +$45,493 | clears the bar | $18,000 | 0.4 yrs |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Bachelor's Degree | $76,328 | +$35,284 | clears the bar | $17,223 | 0.5 yrs |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's Degree | $143,204 | +$102,160 | clears the bar | $18,000 | 0.2 yrs |
| Accounting and Related Services | Bachelor's Degree | $126,461 | +$85,417 | clears the bar | $18,000 | 0.2 yrs |
| Marketing | Bachelor's Degree | $106,353 | +$65,309 | clears the bar | $18,000 | 0.3 yrs |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Master's Degree | $71,676 | +$30,632 | clears the bar | $29,642 | 1 yr |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's Degree | $70,033 | +$28,989 | clears the bar | $18,000 | 0.6 yrs |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Bachelor's Degree | $126,475 | +$85,431 | clears the bar | $18,000 | 0.2 yrs |
Showing the 15 largest programs by graduates. See all 45 on the full profile.
Access and outcomes: 13% of students receive Pell grants · 91% complete their program.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10). Earnings are median earnings of graduates measured up to four years after completing, compared to the state high-school-graduate earnings threshold. Figures describe past graduates and are never a promise. Method: methodology. Something look wrong? Report it.