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Music at Boston College

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.

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).

Boston College gender breakdown of Music Bachelor's degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Music majors at Boston College

*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

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