Quantitative Economics at Boston College
If you plan to study Quantitative Economics, you may want to check out the program at Boston College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Boston College is in Chestnut Hill, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 451 quantitative economics degrees were awarded at Boston College.
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Online & Distance Learning at Boston College
Many students take online classes at Boston College. Of 15,432 students, 732 (5%) studied exclusively online and 2,039 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Quantitative Economics graduates at Boston College, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Quantitative Economics graduates at Boston College are 36% women (163) and 64% men (288).
Quantitative Economics Bachelor’s Program at Boston College
Among the 355 bachelor’s quantitative economics graduates at Boston College, 35% were women (125) and 65% were men (230).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Quantitative Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 202 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 29 |
| Black / African American | 6 |
| Asian | 24 |
| Two or More Races | 10 |
| International (Nonresident) | 72 |
| Unknown | 12 |
Minority students account for 19% of Quantitative Economics bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston College, below the national average of 35%.*
Quantitative Economics Master’s Program at Boston College
Of the 82 master’s quantitative economics degrees awarded at Boston College, 37% were women (30) and 63% were men (52).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Quantitative Economics master’s degree recipients at Boston College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 30 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 42 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 11% of Quantitative Economics master’s degree recipients at Boston College, lower than the national average of 12%.*
Quantitative Economics Doctoral Program at Boston College
Of the 14 doctoral quantitative economics degrees awarded at Boston College, 57% were women (8) and 43% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Quantitative Economics doctoral degree recipients at Boston College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 13 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Quantitative Economics Graduates
Students who finish Quantitative Economics program at Boston College go on to a range of careers. Below are the best-paid careers for Quantitative Economics majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Wind Energy Development Managers | $169,952 |
| Loss Prevention Managers | $165,723 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Wind Energy Operations Managers | $122,567 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Compliance Managers | $117,178 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
| Clinical Data Managers | $99,475 |
| Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers | $99,321 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.