Theology at Boston College
What traits are you looking for in a school for Theology, 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.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 106 theology degrees were granted at Boston College.
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Online Class Availability at Boston College
Distance learning is available 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 diversity of Theology graduates at Boston College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Theology graduates at Boston College are 39% women (41) and 61% men (65).
Theology Bachelor’s Program at Boston College
Among the 12 bachelor’s theology graduates at Boston College, 50% were women (6) and 50% were men (6).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Theology bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 17% of Theology bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston College, below the national average of 25%.*
Theology Master’s Program at Boston College
Of the 74 master’s theology degrees awarded at Boston College, 38% were women (28) and 62% were men (46).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Theology master’s degree recipients at Boston College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 35 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 4 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 31 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 7% of Theology master’s degree recipients at Boston College, lower than the national average of 26%.*
Theology Doctoral Program at Boston College
Among the 20 doctoral theology graduates at Boston College, 35% were women (7) and 65% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Theology doctoral degree recipients at Boston College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Black / African American | 1 |
| Asian | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 7 |
| Unknown | 1 |
Minority students account for 15% of Theology doctoral degree recipients at Boston College, below the national average of 31%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Highest-Paying Careers for Theology Graduates
Those who complete Theology program at Boston College go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Theology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Philosophy and Religion Teachers, Postsecondary | $71,584 |
| Clergy | $49,854 |
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.