Music at Boston College
If you plan to study Music, take a look at what Boston College. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Boston College sits in Chestnut Hill, MA.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 2 music 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%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,039 (13%) took at least some classes online.
Music Rankings at Boston College
Rankings can help you compare Boston College’s Music program against peer institutions.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the composition of Music graduates at Boston College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Music graduates at Boston College are 50% women (1) and 50% men (1).
Music Bachelor’s Program at Boston College
Of the 2 bachelor’s music degrees awarded at Boston College, 50% were women (1) and 50% were men (1).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Music bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Music Concentrations at Boston College
This Music program at Boston College offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Music | 2 |
Highest-Paying Careers for Music Graduates
Students who finish Music program at Boston College pursue many career paths. Below are the highest-paying careers for Music graduates, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Musicians and Singers | $96,571 |
| Disc Jockeys, Except Radio | $87,328 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | $77,927 |
| Music Directors and Composers | $66,915 |
| Sound Engineering Technicians | $66,427 |
| Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary | $46,983 |
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.