General Education at Boston College
If you are interested in studying General Education, take a look at what Boston College. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Boston College is located in Chestnut Hill, MA.
During the most recent reporting year, 25 general education degrees were granted at Boston College.
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Studying Online at Boston College
Online coursework is an option at Boston College. Among 15,432 students, 732 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 2,039 (13%) took at least some classes online.
General Education Rankings at Boston College
These rankings give you a sense of how Boston College’s General Education program to other colleges that offer this major.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #None of 19 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #None of 40 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #None of 406 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #None of 17 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #None of 37 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #None of 397 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the composition of General Education graduates at Boston College, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, General Education graduates at Boston College are 84% women (21) and 16% men (4).
General Education Bachelor’s Program at Boston College
Of the 25 bachelor’s general education degrees awarded at Boston College, 84% were women (21) and 16% were men (4).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of General Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston College.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 17 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 5 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 32% of General Education bachelor’s degree recipients at Boston College, lower than the national average of 43%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific General Education Concentrations at Boston College
This General Education program at Boston College breaks down into more specific concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Education | 25 |
Best-Paid Careers for General Education Graduates
Graduates of the General Education program at Boston College pursue many career paths. Below are the best-paid careers for General Education majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Education Teachers, Postsecondary | $98,329 |
| Teaching Assistants, Special Education | $96,801 |
| Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education | $89,337 |
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
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